Travelling from Sacramento to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): What you need to know
Philadelphia International Airport is located in Philadelphia. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is three hours ahead of Sacramento.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Sacramento to PHL.
With more people on the move during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is about 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you're searching for a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia International Airport, consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. It's a short ride from Sacramento International Airport.
81% of flights leaving Sacramento International Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of SMF.
SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
SCK is about 72 kilometres from central Sacramento. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to add an extra day to your getaway? Consider staying at a hotel near Stockton Metropolitan Airport the night before your Sacramento to PHL flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton have your room at the ready.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport has an on-time performance of 59%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
The address for SCK is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PHL:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Sacramento to Philadelphia International Airport flight.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
From Philadelphia International Airport, central Philadelphia is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
103 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Philadelphia International Airport. A return flight starts at 196 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Sacramento to PHL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Sacramento to Philadelphia International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). July is the peak month for travel to Philadelphia. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in December.
When booking your Sacramento to PHL plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Philadelphia International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Philadelphia
Start your Philadelphia trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Philadelphia visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 137 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Baltimore is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 137 kilometres southwest of Philadelphia. No trip is complete without dropping by National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
