Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Medellin: what you need to know
Sacramento International Airport is located in Sacramento. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Medellin is three hours ahead of Sacramento.
To avoid rushing for your SMF to Medellin flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new city or just have a break during your journey. When booking your plane ticket from SMF to Medellin, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Miami International Airport (MIA) is one option.
SMF is about 14 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SMF touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Medellin
Rs74,411 is currently the best price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Medellin flight. A return plane ticket starts from Rs184,762. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from SMF to Medellin if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Landing cheap tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Medellin is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up an awesome deal.
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Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
The distance from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Sacramento International Airport to Medellin. Select one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Reserving your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport around one week before your flight from SMF to Medellin can help you get the lowest rate.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is around 5 kilometres from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). After your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Medellin has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 15 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your SMF to Medellin flight:
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at EOH can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Medellin
January is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Medellin. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Medellin in December.
Before booking a Sacramento International Airport to Medellin plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 27ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 24ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from SMF to Medellin around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Medellin right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Medellin:
Palacio de Bellas Artes and EcoParque Comuna 13 are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Medellin to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Museo comuna 13.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres southeast of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
If you want to check out another corner of Colombia, consider Cali, about 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar are key highlights.
