Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Sacramento: what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Sacramento.
Sacramento is two hours behind Kansas City, where Kansas City International Airport is located. Sacramento observes the UTC-8 timezone.
The busiest route is from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF). You can choose from two weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MCI to SMF is the 10:25 Southwest Airlines option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 20:20 with Southwest Airlines.
For a relaxed start to your MCI to Sacramento flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can book a direct Kansas City International Airport to Sacramento ticket. Start your trip at MCI and touch down at Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Book your ticket with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to Sacramento.
The journey from central Kansas City to MCI takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a hotel close to MCI? If you've booked an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Sacramento, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
78% of flights that take off from Kansas City International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
MCI's address is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Sacramento
R 2,115 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Sacramento flight. A return plane ticket starts from R 3,784. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MCI to Sacramento.
June is the best month for landing an incredible deal on Kansas City International Airport to Sacramento tickets. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Consider staying at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG after your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Sacramento. It's a short drive from SMF and a great option if you'd like to rest shortly after arriving.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks before your flight from MCI to Sacramento.
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
Once your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Sacramento has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Sacramento is roughly 72 kilometres from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
After stepping off your MCI to Sacramento flight, make yourself at home at a hotel near SCK. Consider checking in to Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG. Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton is another place where you can rest and recharge before exploring the city.
The address for Stockton Metropolitan Airport is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
July is the busiest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Sacramento. To avoid the crowds, head to Sacramento in December.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Kansas City International Airport to Sacramento plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MCI to Sacramento in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
More about Sacramento
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sacramento right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Sacramento:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Old Sacramento State Historic Park, California State Railroad Museum and Crocker Art Museum are major attractions which should feature on every Sacramento itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Sacramento is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres south of Sacramento, a trip to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, head for San Francisco, roughly 121 kilometres southwest of Sacramento. Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island are key reasons to visit.
