Flying from Albany International Airport (ALB) to Sacramento: what you need to know
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-8. The city is three hours behind Albany, where Albany International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your ALB to Sacramento flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
ALB is around 11 kilometres from central Albany. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving Albany International Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find ALB at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Albany International Airport (ALB) to Sacramento
$231 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Albany International Airport to Sacramento flight. Return plane tickets start from $511. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from ALB to Sacramento if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
Get off your flight from Albany International Airport to Sacramento and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a comfortable option just a short drive from SMF, head for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from ALB to Sacramento.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
After your flight from Albany International Airport to Sacramento has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Sacramento is roughly 72 kilometres from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
After stepping off your ALB to Sacramento flight, find your comfort zone at a hotel close to SCK. Consider booking a room at Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG. Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton is another place to relax and plan your next steps.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport can be found at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Albany International Airport to Sacramento. July is the busiest month for a trip to Sacramento. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.
Lock in a Albany International Airport to Sacramento plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from ALB to Sacramento around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sacramento
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sacramento right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Albany International Airport to Sacramento:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Old Sacramento State Historic Park, California State Railroad Museum and Crocker Art Museum are major attractions which should be on every Sacramento itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
San Francisco is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres southwest of Sacramento. No trip is complete without a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
