Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Philadelphia is three hours ahead of Sacramento and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, 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 PHL flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SMF and PHL include:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Right now, R 1,658 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,063. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SMF to PHL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Sacramento International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SMF to PHL.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sacramento International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that depart SMF arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Sacramento International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before heading to SMF.
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you're landing on a late Sacramento International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near PHL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Philadelphia's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
From Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Philadelphia in February.
Book your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Philadelphia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SMF to PHL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
