Flying from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Sacramento International Airport.
San Jose Cabo and Sacramento share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you get on your SJD to SMF flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Sacramento — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SJD to SMF flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Cabos International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SJD and SMF:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
John Wayne Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Cabos International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight is 199 €. A return plane ticket right now is 348 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book ten months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SJD to SMF.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SJD to SMF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Sacramento International Airport.
Handy information about Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
73.83% of flights departing from Los Cabos International Airport reach their destination on time.
Los Cabos International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central San Jose Cabo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Sacramento International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SJD:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Step off your Los Cabos International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a handy option a short journey from SMF, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Grab a Sacramento International Airport rental car and discover Sacramento and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Sacramento based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Sacramento International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJD to SMF in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Sacramento has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 145 kilometres south of Sacramento, a trip to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
San Francisco is another essential stop in United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. No journey is complete without a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.