Travelling from Toronto to Sacramento: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Toronto to Sacramento. Explore your options for flying out of Toronto from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) and John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM).
Hop off the plane at Sacramento's primary gateway, Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Book a direct Toronto to Sacramento flight and you'll be flying for an average of 5 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Toronto.
The busiest route for flights from Toronto to Sacramento is from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Choose from two services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YYZ to SMF is the 18:20 Air Canada option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last scheduled departure is at 18:20 with Air Canada.
To ensure you don't miss your Toronto to Sacramento flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Sacramento
To snag cheap Toronto to Sacramento flights, book your trip one month before your departure.
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Flying from Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Toronto to Sacramento, you can depart from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Get from YYZ to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in one seamless journey.
Air Canada is a well-known airline that offers direct Toronto to Sacramento plane tickets leaving from YYZ.
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Sacramento, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Toronto Island Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Sacramento:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Toronto Island Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70%.
John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM)
From the centre of Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so on public transport.
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The on-time performance rating of YHM is 68%. To put it plainly, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento is approximately 16 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
Pick up a Sacramento International Airport rental car and explore Sacramento and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento Stockton Airport (SCK)
Sacramento Stockton Airport (SCK) is about 80 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento. Following your flight from Toronto to Sacramento, it'll take you approximately 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Make yourself at home at a hotel soon after your Toronto to Sacramento flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn Stockton, Ca are within easy reach of SCK.
The address for Sacramento Stockton Airport is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
July is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Sacramento. To skip the crowds, head to Sacramento in March.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Toronto to Sacramento ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Sacramento in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
More about Sacramento
Start your Sacramento trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Sacramento, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Crocker Art Museum are top attractions which should be on any good Sacramento itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Sacramento, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 145 kilometres south to San Jose to tick off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 121 kilometres southwest of Sacramento, San Francisco is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Golden Gate Bridge, The Painted Ladies and Alcatraz Island.