Flying from Sacramento to Morelia Airport (MLM): What you need to know
Sacramento's main base, Sacramento International Airport (SMF), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Sacramento to Morelia Airport (MLM).
3 hours 55 minutes is the average duration of a direct Sacramento to Morelia Airport flight.
Morelia Airport is located in Morelia. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour ahead of Sacramento.
Choose from 3 direct services a week between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Morelia Airport (MLM). This is the most popular route, with Volaris offering a 11:59pm departure from SMF to MLM.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Sacramento to MLM.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
You can book a direct flight from Sacramento to Morelia Airport (MLM) departing from Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
When jetting out of SMF, you can take a direct flight from Sacramento to Morelia Airport with Volaris.
Volaris ranks first in bookings for flights from SMF to MLM.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Sacramento to MLM with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SMF and MLM include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Get your flight from Sacramento to Morelia Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a quick drive from Sacramento International Airport, stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
82.15% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of SMF.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sacramento to SCK in around 3 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 88 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
The day before your Sacramento to MLM flight, why not enjoy an additional night away? Check in to Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast or Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton, which are near Stockton Airport.
Stockton Airport has an on-time performance rate of 55.67%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find SCK at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Morelia Airport (MLM)
Stay moments from the runway after your flight from Sacramento to Morelia Airport. HOTEL Aeropuerto Morelia is one option close to MLM. Or check in and relax at Hotel Ejecutivo Aeropuerto before continuing to your final destination.
Go where the road takes you with a Morelia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and chase adventure across Morelia and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Sacramento to Morelia Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Morelia Airport (MLM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Morelia Airport is R 2,837. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,151. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To score cheap flights from Sacramento to MLM, book your plane ticket three months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Sacramento to Morelia Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Find the best deal on a flight from Sacramento to Morelia Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Sacramento to Morelia Airport (MLM)
August is when most people book flights from Sacramento to Morelia Airport (MLM). Visit Morelia in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Sacramento to MLM plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Morelia, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sacramento to Morelia Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Morelia
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Morelia right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Morelia Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Letras Morelia Catedral, Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. And Palacio Municipal de Morelia are popular attractions which should be on any good Morelia itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen Morelia. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 209 kilometres east of Morelia. Frida Kahlo Park, Iztaccihuatl Park and Templo Expiatorio de San Cristóbal are among the biggest draws.
