Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Sacramento: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located in Phoenix. Following the UTC-8 timezone, Sacramento is one hour behind Phoenix.
With 62 flights a week between the two airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the most popular route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from PHX to SMF is with Southwest Airlines at 22:45.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PHX to Sacramento flight.
During popular months such as March, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Direct Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento tickets are available for booking. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is where you'll disembark.
You'll have your choice of carriers that offer direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento. Book your ticket with one of these:
The journey from central Phoenix to PHX takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near PHX? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from PHX arrive at their destination on time.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Sacramento
46 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento flight. A return plane ticket starts from 89 €. These fares may change based on demand.
Book one month before you want to fly. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from PHX to Sacramento.
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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 takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
Get off your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento and be tucked up in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a comfortable option just a short drive from SMF, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG.
Reserving your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from PHX to Sacramento can help you get the best possible rate.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
After your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Sacramento is roughly 72 kilometres from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK).
The journey will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Get comfortable at a hotel shortly after your PHX to Sacramento flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton are easy to reach from SCK.
You can find Stockton Metropolitan Airport at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento. July is the busiest month for a trip to Sacramento. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look 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
After booking your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Sacramento, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sacramento:
Old Sacramento State Historic Park and California State Railroad Museum are just two of the major attractions to add to your Sacramento must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Crocker Art Museum.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
San Francisco is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres southwest of Sacramento. No journey is complete without seeing Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.