Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Sacramento: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 55 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento.
Sacramento's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Phoenix (the location of Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport).
The busiest route is from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Choose from 57 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PHX to SMF is the 05:00 Southwest Airlines option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 22:45 with Southwest Airlines.
To avoid rushing for your PHX to Sacramento flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
You can book a direct Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento ticket. Start your journey at PHX and touch down at Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
There's a good selection of carriers that operate direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento, including:
Located around 6 kilometres from central Phoenix, PHX can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near PHX:
82.57% of flights leaving Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of PHX.
PHX's address is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Sacramento
The best price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento flight is RM195. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM444. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from PHX to Sacramento.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
Hop off your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a convenient option just a quick drive from SMF, stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Grab a Sacramento International Airport rental car and discover Sacramento and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks before your flight from PHX to Sacramento.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Central Sacramento is about 88 kilometres from Stockton Airport (SCK). After your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 3 hours 20 minutes.
Put your feet up at a hotel not long after your PHX to Sacramento flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton are within easy reach of SCK.
You'll find Stockton Airport at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
Before booking your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Sacramento offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Book a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PHX to Sacramento in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
More about Sacramento
Start your Sacramento trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Crocker Art Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Discovery Park are essential stops on your Sacramento itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've done Sacramento, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel about 145 kilometres south to San Jose to check off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another side of United States, head for San Francisco, about 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are among its highlights.