Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Santa Ana and Sacramento share the UTC-7 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from SNA to SMF start from 06:45 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:00 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 32 weekly John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport flights.
Your SNA to SMF flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Getting to Sacramento (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SNA to SMF flights. A dependable 81.65% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SNA and SMF:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Right now, ر.ق. 157 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 366. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from SNA to SMF, book your journey eight months before your departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SNA land on schedule 81.53% of the time.
To get to John Wayne Airport from central Santa Ana, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SNA:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Step off your John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfortable option that's not too far from SMF, head for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget to explore Sacramento and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The quietest month for a flight from John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Sacramento based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from John Wayne Airport to Sacramento International Airport for July if you want to explore Sacramento during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SNA to SMF in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Sacramento, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel about 145 kilometres south to San Jose to tick off its must-visit sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
