Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Asheville Airport (AVL): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your SMF to AVL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Asheville Airport. These are the top stopovers between SMF and AVL:
Denver International Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Asheville Airport (AVL)
Right now, R 2,067 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Asheville Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,730. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SMF to AVL if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Sacramento International Airport to Asheville Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SMF to AVL.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sacramento International Airport to Asheville Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SMF land on schedule 81% of the time.
To reach Sacramento International Airport from central Sacramento, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Asheville Airport, take a look at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. It's a short ride from SMF.
Arriving at Asheville Airport (AVL)
Book a hotel close to AVL if you have a late Sacramento International Airport to Asheville Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Asheville Airport rental car and explore Asheville and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Thrifty and Ace Rent a Car are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Asheville Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Asheville Airport (AVL) to central Asheville
AVL is located at 61 Terminal Drive.
Asheville Airport to central Asheville has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Asheville Airport (AVL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Asheville Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Asheville in March.
Before locking in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Asheville Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Asheville, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SMF to AVL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Asheville has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres north of Asheville, a visit to Columbus will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, consider Charlotte, roughly 161 kilometres east of Asheville. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are among the biggest draws.
