Travelling from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
Sacramento's timezone is UTC-7, making Sacramento three hours behind San Juan.
Give yourself enough time to make your SJU to SMF flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SJU and SMF:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Denver International Airport
William P. Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Currently, Rs61,328 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs156,969. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SJU to SMF if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SJU to SMF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Of the departures from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, 73.65% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Luis Munoz Marin International Airport from central San Juan, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Sacramento International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SJU:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Step off your Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a handy option a short journey from SMF, stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Grab a Sacramento International Airport rental car and explore Sacramento and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Sacramento in May.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Sacramento International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJU to SMF in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 17ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Sacramento is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. About 145 kilometres south of Sacramento, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another great destination in United States, consider San Francisco, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are among its highlights.
