Travelling from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Madison.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MSN to SMF flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MSN and SMF:
Denver International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight is R 5,022. A return ticket is currently R 5,155. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MSN to SMF. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
MSN's address is 4000 International Lane.
77.89% of flights that leave from Dane County Regional Airport land at their destination on time.
Dane County Regional Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Madison. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MSN:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Consider staying at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas after arriving from your Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from SMF and a handy option if you want to freshen up right away.
Pick up a Sacramento International Airport rental car and explore Sacramento and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Sacramento in May.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSN to SMF around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Sacramento has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. About 145 kilometres south of Sacramento, a trip to San Jose will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
San Francisco is another essential stop in United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. No trip is complete without dropping by Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
