Travelling from Melbourne to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): What you need to know
Sacramento International Airport is located in Sacramento. The city is in the UTC-8 timezone and is 19 hours behind Melbourne.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Melbourne to SMF. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Melbourne to SMF with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEL and SMF include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Sacramento International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to SMF flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Once your flight from Melbourne to Sacramento International Airport has landed, kick back at a nearby hotel. Holiday Inn Express Hotel Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG is a comfy option just a short drive from SMF.
Grab a Sacramento International Airport rental car and discover Sacramento and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Sacramento International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
Central Sacramento is around 19 kilometres from Sacramento International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Rs174,745 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sacramento International Airport. Return flights start from Rs268,358. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to SMF. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Sacramento International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to SMF.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Melbourne to Sacramento International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
May is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Visit Sacramento in September if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 37ºC. Book your Melbourne to SMF plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Sacramento International Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 17ºC.
More about Sacramento
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Sacramento International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sacramento:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Old Sacramento Waterfront, California State Railroad Museum and Old Sacramento State Historic Park are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Sacramento itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Sacramento, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 153 kilometres south to San Jose to tick off its top sights. From Japantown (San Jose) to Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Interactive, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in the United States, consider San Francisco, roughly 129 kilometres southwest of Sacramento. Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island are among the biggest draws.
