Travelling from Sacramento to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Sacramento to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) out of here.
Kathmandu is 12 hours 48 minutes ahead of Sacramento. Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu, which is in the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Sacramento to KTM. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Travelling from central Sacramento to SMF takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Tribhuvan International Airport? Check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. Get some shut-eye here before making your way to Sacramento International Airport.
82.15% of flights leaving Sacramento International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when taking off from SMF.
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
SCK is about 88 kilometres from central Sacramento. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 3 hours 20 minutes.
Start your trip early by booking a night near Stockton Airport before your Sacramento to KTM flight. Convenient stays include Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.
55.67% of flights out of Stockton Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The street address for SCK is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sacramento to Tribhuvan International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near KTM:
Pick up a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car and discover parts of Kathmandu that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from Spark Car.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Sacramento to Tribhuvan International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
RM3,730 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Tribhuvan International Airport. A return flight starts at RM6,753. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Sacramento to KTM. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Sacramento to Tribhuvan International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Sacramento to KTM.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sacramento to Tribhuvan International Airport.
The best time to fly from Sacramento to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Sacramento to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). October is the peak month for travel to Kathmandu. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.
Book a Sacramento to KTM plane ticket departing in June if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kathmandu to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Tribhuvan International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Kathmandu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Kathmandu right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Sacramento to Tribhuvan International Airport:
Kathmandu Durbar Square and Annapurna Base Camp Trek are just two of the major attractions to put on your Kathmandu itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Himalaya Discovery.
Explore more of Nepal
You've done Kathmandu, now it's time to explore other corners of Nepal. Travel about 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to check off its leading attractions. From Viewpoint to Pokhara Lakeside and Sarangkot sunrise pokhara, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of Nepal, consider Biratnagar, roughly 241 kilometres south-east of Kathmandu. Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and Shiva Mandir are highlights.
