Travelling from Sacramento to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is Sacramento's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to Frankfurt jetting off from here.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's major entry points.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt eight hours ahead of Sacramento.
Leave enough time to catch your Sacramento to Frankfurt flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a popular month like August, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Frankfurt
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Sacramento to Frankfurt flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Sacramento to Frankfurt is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Flying from Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
We make it a breeze to find a Sacramento to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Sacramento International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient place to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Frankfurt? Check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. Get a good night's sleep here before making your way to Sacramento International Airport.
Sacramento International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that take off from SMF land on time.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sacramento to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your Sacramento to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
The centre of Frankfurt is located around 105 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). Once your flight from Sacramento to Frankfurt has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 40 minutes.
After your flight from Sacramento to Frankfurt, settle in at a hotel near HHN. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from HHN four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
April is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento to Frankfurt. To skip the crowds, go to Frankfurt in January.
Lock in a Sacramento to Frankfurt ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap flights from Sacramento to Frankfurt around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Sacramento to Frankfurt, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If there's time to check out another side of Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.
