Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Paris: what you need to know
Sacramento International Airport is located in Sacramento. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is nine hours ahead of Sacramento.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SMF to Paris flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from SMF to Paris with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
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SMF is about 14 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
81% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from SMF.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Paris
R 5,480 is currently the best price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Paris flight. Return plane tickets start from R 12,719. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from SMF to Paris, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Paris across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SMF to Paris by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Snag an affordable flight from Sacramento International Airport to Paris with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 26 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to CDG if you have a late flight from Sacramento International Airport to Paris. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from SMF to Paris.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is roughly 14 kilometres from central Paris. After your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 40 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your SMF to Paris flight:
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from ORY one week ahead of time often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.
You can find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is about 88 kilometres from central Paris. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or taxi once you've stepped off your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Paris.
The journey will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling on public transport.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your trip by choosing a hotel near BVA after your SMF to Paris flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or just give yourself time to find your footing in a new city at:
About three weeks ahead of your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Paris is a good time to book your ride from BVA. You're likely to find a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
July is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Paris. To avoid the crowds, visit Paris in January.
Book a Sacramento International Airport to Paris plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SMF to Paris around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Paris right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Paris:
Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Paris to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Musee d'Orsay.
Explore more of France
You've seen Paris, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey around 386 kilometres southeast to Lyon to check off its leading attractions. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 338 kilometres southwest of Paris, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.