Travelling from Philadelphia to Sacramento: what you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Philadelphia's main airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Check out your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Sacramento jetting off from either of these.
The major gateways to Sacramento are Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Stockton Airport (SCK).
Sacramento's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Sacramento three hours behind Philadelphia.
To ensure you don't miss your Philadelphia to Sacramento flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento
To pick up cheap Philadelphia to Sacramento flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is around 11 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Philadelphia International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Sacramento, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
78.93% of flights taking off from Philadelphia International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Arriving in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento is approximately 14 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
Explore without limits with a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and discover more of Sacramento and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to Sacramento flight.
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
After your flight from Philadelphia to Sacramento has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Sacramento is roughly 80 kilometres from Stockton Airport (SCK).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 3 hours 20 minutes.
You can find Stockton Airport at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
May is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Sacramento, while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Sacramento based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Philadelphia to Sacramento tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 37ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Sacramento in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 17ºC.
More about Sacramento
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Sacramento, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sacramento:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Old Sacramento State Historic Park, Crocker Art Museum and Discovery Park are top sights which should be on any good Sacramento itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Sacramento, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel around 145 kilometres south to San Jose to check off its leading sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
