Travelling from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Sacramento: what you need to know
Sacramento is two hours behind San Antonio, where San Antonio International Airport is located. Sacramento follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to catch your SAT to Sacramento flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
SAT is around 13 kilometres from central San Antonio. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near SAT. Whether you have an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to Sacramento or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
83.17% of flights leaving San Antonio International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of SAT.
SAT is located at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Sacramento
The best price we've found for a one-way San Antonio International Airport to Sacramento flight is $117. The cheapest price for a return flight is $262. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from SAT to Sacramento, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
Hop off your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Sacramento and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a convenient option just a quick drive from SMF, consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Follow your own route with a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and venture far and wide through Sacramento and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks before your flight from SAT to Sacramento.
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
The centre of Sacramento is located around 88 kilometres from Stockton Airport (SCK). Once your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Sacramento has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 3 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Settle in and wind down at a hotel not long after your SAT to Sacramento flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton are easy to reach from SCK.
Stockton Airport is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
Visit Sacramento in peak season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from San Antonio International Airport to Sacramento in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in a San Antonio International Airport to Sacramento flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAT to Sacramento in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Sacramento
After booking your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Sacramento, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sacramento:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Crocker Art Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Discovery Park are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned 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. About 145 kilometres south of Sacramento, a trip to San Jose will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
San Francisco is another standout destination in United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. No trip is complete without visiting Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
