Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Savannah / Hilton Head Airport (SAV): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to catch your SMF to SAV flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Savannah / Hilton Head Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SMF and SAV:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Denver International Airport
Nashville Airport
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SMF land on time.
To reach Sacramento International Airport from central Sacramento, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Savannah / Hilton Head Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a quick drive from SMF, book a night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Savannah / Hilton Head Airport (SAV)
Book a hotel close to SAV if you're catching a late Sacramento International Airport to Savannah / Hilton Head Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Savannah / Hilton Head Airport rental car and explore Savannah and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Avis and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Savannah / Hilton Head Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Savannah / Hilton Head Airport (SAV)
April is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Savannah / Hilton Head Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Savannah in March.
Book your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Savannah / Hilton Head Airport for July if you want to go to Savannah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SMF to SAV in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Savannah is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres south of Savannah, a visit to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, consider Charlotte, roughly 354 kilometres north of Savannah. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are among the biggest draws.
