Flying from Sacramento to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Sacramento's main airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) or Stockton Airport (SCK). Explore your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia taking off from either of these.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) are the major entry points to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-4, making Philadelphia three hours ahead of Sacramento.
To ensure you get on your Sacramento to Philadelphia flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Sacramento to Philadelphia flights if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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Flying from Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The journey from central Sacramento to SMF takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Sacramento International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SMF arrive on schedule 82.15% of the time.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget to explore Philadelphia and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is around 48 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). As soon as your flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, National or Enterprise and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from TTN four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Trenton-Mercer Airport is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia. August is the busiest month for a trip to Philadelphia. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Before locking in your Sacramento to Philadelphia tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Philadelphia
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Philadelphia right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are must-visits when exploring Philadelphia.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Boston is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No trip is complete without a visit to Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
