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Budget
£74 - £267
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Return
Price
San DiegoSacramento Intl
SAN - SMF
SANSMF
San Diego
Wed 17/4
1 stop12h 47m
Sacramento Intl
Sat 20/4
Nonstop1h 32m
San DiegoSacramento Intl
SAN - SMF
SANSMF
San Diego
Wed 17/4
Nonstop1h 40m
Sacramento Intl
Sat 20/4
Nonstop1h 32m
San DiegoSacramento Intl
SAN - SMF
SANSMF
San Diego
Sat 20/4
Nonstop1h 40m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 23/4
1 stop4h 52m
San DiegoSacramento Intl
SAN - SMF
SANSMF
San Diego
Thu 18/4
Nonstop1h 42m
Sacramento Intl
Thu 18/4
Nonstop1h 32m
San DiegoSacramento Intl
SAN - SMF
SANSMF
San Diego
Wed 1/5
Nonstop1h 42m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 1/5
Nonstop1h 32m
Houston George Bush IntcntlSacramento Intl
IAH - SMF
IAHSMF
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Tue 23/4
1 stop7h 26m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 24/4
1 stop7h 46m
San DiegoSacramento Intl
SAN - SMF
SANSMF
San Diego
Wed 26/6
Nonstop1h 40m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 2/7
Nonstop1h 37m
San DiegoSacramento Intl
SAN - SMF
SANSMF
San Diego
Wed 19/6
1 stop4h 24m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 25/6
1 stop3h 50m
NewarkSacramento Intl
EWR - SMF
EWRSMF
Newark
Tue 23/4
Nonstop6h 15m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 29/4
Nonstop5h 10m
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sacramento (average of £651). Flying to Sacramento in July will prove the most costly (average of £890). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
£536
February
£523
March
£570
April
£528
May
£551
June
£669
July
£705
August
£633
September
£626
October
£558
November
£516
December
£519
Peak Season:
With weather not playing a factor in determining the best time for travellers to take flights to Sacramento, peak season is determined by the local events calendar. As such, the most popular time to visit is August and September when the California State Fair arrives at the California Exposition fairgrounds. This annual event has been taking place for more than 150 years and features exhibits, petting zoos, carnival games and live shows.
Off Season:
The Sacramento winter, or what passes for it with average temperatures in December and January dropping to a not-exactly-freezing 12 degrees Celsius, constitutes the off-season, though the place is far from inhospitable at this time and is a great time to search for cheap flights to Sacramento. Although it may be considered the off season to fly to Sacramento, events such as the free New Year’s Eve celebration is sure to keep visitors entertained. The event lights up the skies above Old Sacramento and features fun activities for the whole family to enjoy such as live music, dinner specials, drinks and an array of entertainment.
SFO Temperature | 11 - 17 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).
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It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.
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It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.
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It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.
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It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.
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It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.
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It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.
Sacramento has moved on from its past as a pioneer town to a modern metropolis that celebrates its history but prefers its more up-to-date image. This new spruced up reality is in evidence with its City of Trees nickname but, more importantly, is rooted in the number of green spaces scattered about the city.
Sacramento is the capital of California and is among the ten fastest-growing areas in the U.S. Although its population is just less than 500,000, it is part of a greater region that encompasses more than two million inhabitants, though even that makes it merely the fourth largest in the state after Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego.
Within Old Sacramento everything is housed within vintage 19th-century buildings. Little more than a stone’s throw away, the American River cuts through the heart of the city and offers several outdoor leisure activities such as river rafting and fishing.
Regardless of whether it is the great outdoors or the history of the Gold Rush that draws you here, you will not be disappointed.
Despite its California location, Sacramento has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot and dry summers. However, the summer heat is not accompanied by humidity, making it a lot easier to take and is a great time to book flights to Sacramento. The local rainy season falls between November and March.
Sacramento is a typical American city with an extensive road and freeway system connecting it to other cities, but unlike many other American cities it also has a widespread network of bicycle and pedestrian paths. Getting around by car is the most convenient, but the traffic can get very slow in the city centre. Rental car offices can be found at the airport and in the city centre. Local buses cover the city and surrounding areas with reliable, cheap service, but they can be slow. The light rail system connects the city to its surrounding suburbs.
Flights to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) will leave you with a short 10 mile (16km) journey to the centre of Sacramento. There are airport shuttle bus transfers readily available at the airport to whisk you off to the city. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or hop on the Yolobus which is an efficient and affordable way of reaching the city.
Sacramento International Airport is 16km (10 miles) from Sacramento, California.
Southwest Airlines accounts for more than half the flights at Sacramento International; the low-cost pioneer carries about 4.6 million passengers each year. Flights to Sacramento International come in from destinations across the US such as Denver, Charlotte, Phoenix, San Francisco, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, Detroit, Dallas, San Jose, Houston and Washington, as well as Guadalajara in Mexico.
This small, easy-to-use airport can nonetheless get overcrowded at peak times, so head for the check-in counters early as most shops, restaurants and other facilities are after security.
Sacramento is the state capital of California, founded at the confluence of two rivers, and has a long and interesting settler history. Be sure to check out the many museums during your stay.