Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 6 hours 20 minutes.
Sacramento's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Sacramento three hours behind New York.
Each week, there are six John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flights. If you want to get going early, take the 18:40 JetBlue Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 18:50 with JetBlue Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your JFK to SMF flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
JetBlue Airways is your ticket to exploring Sacramento (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
JetBlue Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and SMF:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight is Rs31,132. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs69,013. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from JFK to SMF by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
January is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near JFK:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas after your John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight. It's a short drive from SMF and a handy option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and experience more of Sacramento and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks before you set off.
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 the centre of Sacramento. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Sacramento. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport for July if you want to go to Sacramento during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to SMF in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 17ºC then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United States, head for San Francisco, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are among the biggest draws.