Flying from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Seattle and Sacramento follow the same timezone, UTC-8.
Flights from SEA to SMF start at 05:30 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:10 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 76 weekly Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SEA to SMF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can travel nonstop to Sacramento, the United States. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport:
Delta has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Delta is a leader in on-time performance for SEA to SMF flights, with 92.35% of its services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SEA and SMF:
Portland Airport
Boise Airport
Spokane International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
R 725 is the lowest price for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,560. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SEA to SMF. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. If you need 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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Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Seattle to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SEA? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Once your Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight has landed, relax and unwind at a nearby hotel. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG is a comfortable option that's not too far from SMF.
Pick up a Sacramento International Airport rental car and explore Sacramento and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
The street address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
From Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sacramento. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SEA to SMF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Sacramento has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 145 kilometres south of Sacramento, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
