Travelling from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) departing from either of these.
The average duration of a direct flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport is located in Sacramento. The city's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Los Angeles.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the most popular route. There are 240 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with United at 22:35. Opt for the first LAX to SMF departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 05:30 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to SMF.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) depart from this terminal.
Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport departing LAX include:
LAX is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Looking for other options for a direct flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)? Browse the fares flying out of Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Popular airlines that have direct flights from Los Angeles to SMF departing from VNY include:
With public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour and 41 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 34 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Los Angeles to SMF, take things easy in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Consider staying at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas after touching down from your flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport. It's a short drive from SMF and a great option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
From Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 17 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 24 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport from $79 or travel return from just $141. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find flight tickets from Los Angeles to SMF.
The cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport. August is the busiest month to travel to Sacramento. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
When booking your flight from Los Angeles to SMF, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sacramento
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sacramento:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Old Sacramento State Historic Park, Crocker Art Museum and Discovery Park are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Sacramento itinerary.
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