Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona nine hours ahead of Sacramento.
Leave plenty of time to make your SMF to BCN flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona Airport. These are the top stopovers between SMF and BCN:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight is R 4,715. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 11,769. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SMF to BCN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona Airport.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SMF make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
To get to Sacramento International Airport from central Sacramento, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona Airport? Check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. Get a good night's rest here before heading to SMF.
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Grab a Barcelona Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Barcelona Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SMF to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without seeing Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.