Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 17 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SMF to NRT flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SMF and NRT:
Los Angeles International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Rs117,004 is the best price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs233,176. These fares may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from SMF to NRT, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SMF to NRT.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SMF arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
To reach Sacramento International Airport from central Sacramento, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. It's a short drive from SMF.
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Book a hotel near NRT if you're catching a late Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and venture far and wide through Tokyo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
May is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Tokyo in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Sacramento International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SMF to NRT in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, top sights here 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 journey is complete without seeing Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.