Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-8, which is eight hours behind London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LHR to SMF flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Sacramento International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LHR and SMF include:
Denver International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Portland Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sacramento International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Consider checking in to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG after your London Heathrow Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight. It's only a short drive from SMF and a great option if you want to catch some z's soon after landing.
Pick up a Sacramento International Airport rental car and explore Sacramento and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sacramento International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sacramento. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sacramento International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to SMF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Sacramento has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres south of Sacramento, a trip to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
San Francisco is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. No journey is complete without seeing Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.