Flying from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
Sacramento's timezone is UTC-7, making Sacramento three hours behind Wilmington.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ILM to SMF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Wilmington International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ILM and SMF:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Wilmington International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight is ر.ق. 1,350. A return plane ticket is currently ر.ق. 1,341. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ILM to SMF if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Wilmington International Airport to Sacramento International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
ILM is located at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving Wilmington International Airport, 79.81% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Wilmington International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Wilmington. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Wilmington International Airport to Sacramento International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to ILM:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Hop off your Wilmington International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a convenient option a short journey from SMF, consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Follow your own route with a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and see more of Sacramento and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
The street address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento. The drive time 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 Wilmington International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Sacramento in May.
Book your flight from Wilmington International Airport to Sacramento International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Sacramento during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ILM 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 cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
