Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Quito is two hours ahead of Sacramento and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your SMF to UIO flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SMF and UIO include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Miami International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
ر.ق. 1,212 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 2,584. These fares may change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SMF to UIO, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Sacramento International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sacramento International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SMF arrive on schedule 82.15% of the time.
Sacramento International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Need a hotel to stay in before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. Get a good night's sleep here before making your way to SMF.
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
If you're arriving on a late Sacramento International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near UIO:
Grab a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car and discover Quito and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car and Goldcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Mariscal Sucre International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
From Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Quito in April.
The warmest month in Quito is August, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC and 19ºC. Lock in your flights from Sacramento International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SMF to UIO in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many places in Ecuador waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Quito. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Malecon 2000, Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil.
Cuenca is another must-experience destination in Ecuador and is around 306 kilometres south of Quito. No trip is complete without visiting El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
