Flying from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Sacramento's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Santa Ana.
Every week, there are 25 Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, jump on the 06:45 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:55 with Southwest Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SNA to SMF flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Sacramento — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
Southwest Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With an impressive 83.22% of services arriving on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier for SNA to SMF flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SNA and SMF:
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight is R 1,081. A return fare is currently R 2,420. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from SNA to SMF, book your journey one month before your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA's address is 18601 Airport Way.
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SNA land on time.
Central Santa Ana to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SNA:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Step off your Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a comfortable option a short journey from SMF, stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and see more of Sacramento and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
From Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Sacramento. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SNA to SMF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
San Francisco is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. No journey is complete without a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
