Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-7, which is one hour behind San Jose.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your SJO to SMF flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SJO and SMF:
Los Angeles International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
R 4,320 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 7,957. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SJO to SMF, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sacramento International Airport.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights leaving from Juan Santamaria International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SJO? If you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Once your Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight has arrived, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas is a good option that's not too far from SMF.
Grab a Sacramento International Airport rental car and discover Sacramento and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
The street address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport to the centre of Sacramento has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Sacramento in May.
Book your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sacramento International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Sacramento during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to SMF in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Sacramento, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 145 kilometres south to San Jose to check off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
San Francisco is another essential stop in United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. No journey is complete without a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
