Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Tucson International Airport (TUS): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SMF to TUS flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Tucson International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SMF and TUS:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Diego International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Tucson International Airport flight is Rs25,940. A return ticket right now is Rs52,020. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SMF to TUS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Tucson International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Tucson International Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SMF land at their destination as scheduled 82.15% of the time.
Central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Tucson International Airport, have a look at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a quick drive from SMF.
Arriving at Tucson International Airport (TUS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sacramento International Airport to Tucson International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TUS instead:
Follow your own route with a Tucson International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and find adventure across Tucson and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Tucson International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to central Tucson
The address for TUS is 7005 South Plumer Ave..
Tucson International Airport to the centre of Tucson has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 3 hours 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
October is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Tucson International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Tucson in May.
Lock in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Tucson International Airport for June if you want to explore Tucson during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SMF to TUS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Phoenix is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tucson. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
If there's time to check out another side of United States, consider El Paso, roughly 434 kilometres east of Tucson. Franklin Mountains State Park, Wyler Aerial Tramway and Chamizal National Memorial are the start of reasons to visit.
