Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Montego Bay is three hours ahead of Sacramento and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your SMF to MBJ flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Montego Bay Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SMF and MBJ:
Denver International Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
81% of flights leaving Sacramento International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of SMF.
Central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Montego Bay Airport off to an easy start. Only a short drive from SMF, spend the night in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
If you're getting in on a late Sacramento International Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MBJ:
Travel at your own pace with a Montego Bay Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Classique, Island Car Rentals or FlexWays and venture far and wide through Montego Bay and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Montego Bay Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Montego Bay Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Montego Bay. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in September.
Before locking in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Montego Bay Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Montego Bay, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SMF to MBJ in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Jamaica
You've done Montego Bay, now it's time to explore other parts of Jamaica. Journey around 129 kilometres south-east to Kingston to tick off its leading sights. From Bob Marley museum to Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay, Spanish Town is another essential stop in Jamaica. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at First Iron Bridge In The Caribbean, St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral and People's Museum of Craft & Technology.