Travelling from Sacramento to Orlando: what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of Sacramento's main airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) or Stockton Airport (SCK). Explore the options for booking a flight from Sacramento to Orlando departing from either of these bases.
When it comes to touching down in Orlando, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a key hub. Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is another.
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Sacramento to Orlando flight.
Orlando's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Orlando three hours ahead of Sacramento.
The busiest route for flights from Sacramento to Orlando is Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to {"defaultCase":"Orlando International Airport","accusativeCase":"Orlando International Airport","nominativeCase":"Orlando International Airport","dativeCase":"Orlando International Airport"} (MCO). There are three services between the two airports every week.
Leave enough time to catch your Sacramento to Orlando flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a popular month like August, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Orlando
Right now, ر.ق. 318 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Orlando. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 748. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap Sacramento to Orlando flights by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Sacramento to Orlando is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
You can catch a direct flight from Sacramento to Orlando taking off from Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Begin your trip at SMF and arrive at Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Look out for promotions with Southwest Airlines. This carrier offers direct Sacramento to Orlando plane tickets out of SMF.
SMF is around 14 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of arriving at the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Orlando, consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a short drive from Sacramento International Airport.
Sacramento International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SMF make it to their destination as scheduled 82.15% of the time.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Sacramento to Orlando, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MCO:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Orlando International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and chase adventure across Orlando and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Orlando International Airport around two weeks ahead of your Sacramento to Orlando flight.
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is about 31 kilometres from central Orlando. After your flight from Sacramento to Orlando, it takes approximately 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take about 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with an Orlando Sanford International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and set off in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from SFB one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Orlando
July is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento to Orlando. To skip the crowds, go to Orlando in May.
The warmest month in Orlando is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Sacramento to Orlando ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Sacramento to Orlando in January when temperatures average between 7ºC and 23ºC.
More about Orlando
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Orlando right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Sacramento to Orlando:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Lake Eola Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Orlando.
Explore more of United States
Orlando will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres north of Orlando, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United States, consider Miami, roughly 338 kilometres south of Orlando. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are key reasons to visit.
