Flying from Sacramento to Tokyo: what you need to know
Sacramento's main base, Sacramento International Airport (SMF), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Sacramento to Tokyo.
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's major entry points.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo 17 hours ahead of Sacramento.
To ensure you board your Sacramento to Tokyo flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Tokyo
To pick up cheap Sacramento to Tokyo flights, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for Sacramento to Tokyo flights departing from Sacramento International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The journey from central Sacramento to SMF takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Get your flight from Sacramento to Tokyo off to a leisurely start. Just a quick drive from Sacramento International Airport, book a night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Sacramento International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SMF reach their destination on time.
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
It usually takes 30 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sacramento to Tokyo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tokyo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
HND is situated at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The centre of Tokyo is around 64 kilometres from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). After your flight from Sacramento to Tokyo has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour or so.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near NRT. Tuck yourself in after your Sacramento to Tokyo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from NRT four weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider selection of vehicles.
You can find Tokyo Narita Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
April is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento to Tokyo. To escape the crowds, visit Tokyo in March.
Lock in a Sacramento to Tokyo ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 23ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap flights from Sacramento to Tokyo around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sacramento to Tokyo, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. TOKYO SKYTREE, Sensho-ji and Ginza Central Street are top sights which should be on every Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without experiencing Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.