Travelling from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Sacramento: what you need to know
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-7. The city is two hours behind Madison, where Dane County Regional Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your MSN to Sacramento flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Travelling from central Madison to MSN takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MSN:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dane County Regional Airport, 77.89% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find MSN at 4000 International Lane.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Sacramento
$235 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento flight. A return flight ticket starts from $440. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from MSN 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)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Once your flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento has touched down, kick back at a nearby hotel. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas is a convenient option that's an easy drive from SMF.
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Sacramento's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from MSN to Sacramento.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Stockton Airport (SCK) is around 88 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento. After your flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento, it'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 3 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Leave arrivals and check in to a hotel near SCK. Unwind soon after your MSN to Sacramento flight at Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast. Or hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and catch up on some sleep at Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.
You can find Stockton Airport at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento. The city comes alive during high season, but hotel prices are usually higher and top attractions can be crowded. Visit Sacramento in the low season for a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSN to Sacramento in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Sacramento
After booking your flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sacramento:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Crocker Art Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Discovery Park are popular attractions which should be on any good Sacramento itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Sacramento has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres south of Sacramento, a visit to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
San Francisco is another well-known destination in United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. No journey is complete without dropping by Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.