Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Seattle's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Sacramento.
Take your pick of 92 weekly Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flights. The 05:10 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:40.
Your SMF to SEA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, so jetting to Seattle (and then visiting more of United States!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Alaska Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a dependable 89.27% of services arriving on schedule, Delta Air Lines has the best on-time performance for SMF to SEA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SMF and SEA:
Portland International Airport
Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
Spokane International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
$113 is currently the best price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. Return flights start at $228. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from SMF to SEA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SMF to SEA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
82.15% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport reach their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of SMF.
Central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, have a look at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a quick drive from SMF.
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Book a hotel close to SEA if you're taking a late Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and venture far and wide through Seattle and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Seattle. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Seattle in May.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SMF to SEA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Seattle. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
If you want to check out another major destination in United States, head for Spokane, about 370 kilometres east of Seattle. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are the start of reasons to visit.
