Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 17 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Your SMF to HND flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SMF and HND include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight is 432 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 966 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from SMF to HND, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SMF to HND by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SMF arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Sacramento International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport, have a look at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. It's a short ride from SMF.
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
If you're coming in on a late Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being 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 HND:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and see more of Tokyo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
From Tokyo Haneda Airport, Tokyo is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Tokyo in March.
Lock in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tokyo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SMF to HND in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Journey about 402 kilometres west to Osaka to check off its leading sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nagoya is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without experiencing Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.