Flying from Sacramento to Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE): What you need to know
The timezone in Aspen is UTC-7, which is one hour ahead of Sacramento. Aspen Pitkin County Airport is located in Aspen.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Sacramento to ASE.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Travelling from central Sacramento to SMF takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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81% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of SMF.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
You can arrive at SCK from the centre of Sacramento in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 72 kilometres or so.
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Stockton Metropolitan Airport has an on-time performance of 59%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find SCK at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
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ASE is located at 233 East Airport Road.
Getting from Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to central Aspen
The centre of Aspen is about 5 kilometres from Aspen Pitkin County Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
Right now, $279 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Aspen Pitkin County Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $551. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sacramento to ASE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
May is the quietest month for flights from Sacramento to Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE), while March is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Aspen based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Sacramento to ASE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Aspen, with temperatures ranging from 4ºC (39ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between -20ºC (-4ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Aspen Pitkin County Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Aspen
After booking your flight from Sacramento to Aspen Pitkin County Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Aspen:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Aspen Mountain Ski Resort - Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Mountain and Conundrum Hot Springs are top attractions which should feature on every Aspen itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Aspen, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 177 kilometres east to Denver to check off its top sights. From Denver Art Museum to Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Colorado Springs is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 177 kilometres east of Aspen. No trip is complete without experiencing Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.