Travelling from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sacramento International Airport.
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Atlanta.
Choose from 56 weekly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flights. The 08:55 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 20:45.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ATL to SMF flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Sacramento — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.
With 76.22% of its services arriving as scheduled, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating ATL to SMF flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between ATL and SMF include:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight is ر.ق. 273. A return ticket is currently ر.ق. 565. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATL to SMF.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ATL to SMF is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Of all flights departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from central Atlanta, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ATL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sacramento International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Consider checking in to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas after your Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight. It's a short drive from SMF and a good option if you're eager to freshen up right away.
Pick up 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.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport to the centre of Sacramento has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The quietest month for a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Sacramento based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sacramento International Airport for July if you want to go to Sacramento during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 17ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ATL to SMF sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in United States, consider San Francisco, about 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are key highlights.
