Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
Sacramento is ten hours behind Athens and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your ATH to SMF flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and SMF:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Rs126,669 is currently the best price for a one-way Athens International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs253,974. These prices can change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from ATH to SMF. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Athens International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Athens International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights departing from Athens International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Athens International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near ATH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Sacramento International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Consider staying at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG after your Athens International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from SMF and a good option if you want to get some rest right away.
Travel at your own speed with a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and see more of Sacramento and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Sacramento in March.
Lock in your flight from Athens International Airport to Sacramento International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Sacramento during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 39ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to SMF in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 17ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Sacramento, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 145 kilometres south to San Jose to check off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
