Travelling from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sacramento: what you need to know
Sacramento is three hours behind Grand Rapids, where Gerald R. Ford International Airport is located. Sacramento follows the UTC-7 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your GRR to Sacramento flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
The journey from central Grand Rapids to GRR takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel close to GRR? If you're boarding an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sacramento, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
72.98% of flights that take off from Gerald R. Ford International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for GRR is 5500 44th Street Southeast.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sacramento
116 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sacramento flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 265 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from GRR to Sacramento if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
After your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sacramento has touched down, relax at a nearby hotel. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas is a great option just a short drive from SMF.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Sacramento's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from GRR to Sacramento.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Stockton Airport (SCK) is around 88 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento. Following your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sacramento, it'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 3 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Settle in and wind down at a hotel soon after your GRR to Sacramento flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton are easy to get to from SCK.
Stockton Airport can be found at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
Travel to Sacramento during the high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sacramento during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sacramento plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from GRR to Sacramento in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
More about Sacramento
Once you've booked your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sacramento, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sacramento:
Crocker Art Museum and Old Sacramento State Historic Park are a couple of big attractions to add to your Sacramento must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Discovery Park.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of United States, head for San Francisco, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are among the biggest draws.
