Flying from Sacramento to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is Sacramento's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Sacramento to Frankfurt taking off from here.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's chief entry points.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Sacramento.
To ensure you make it on your Sacramento to Frankfurt flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Frankfurt
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Sacramento to Frankfurt flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Sacramento to Frankfurt is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Flying from Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
We make it a cinch to find a Sacramento to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Sacramento International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Get your flight from Sacramento to Frankfurt off to a stress-free start. Just a short ride from Sacramento International Airport, book a night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Sacramento International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that take off from SMF reach their destination without delay.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sacramento to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
As soon as your flight from Sacramento to Frankfurt has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 105 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 40 minutes.
After your flight from Sacramento to Frankfurt, kick back at a hotel near HHN. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Score the best price by booking your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
April is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento to Frankfurt. To skip the crowds, go to Frankfurt in January.
Lock in a Sacramento to Frankfurt ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Sacramento to Frankfurt around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Sacramento to Frankfurt, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If there's time to check out another side of Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.
