Flying from Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
Sacramento is three hours behind Syracuse and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your SYR to SMF flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hancock International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYR and SMF:
Denver International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Hancock International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight is $349. A round-trip ticket is currently $478. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SYR to SMF. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Hancock International Airport to Sacramento International Airport.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Hancock International Airport to Sacramento International Airport.
Handy information about Hancock International Airport (SYR)
SYR is located at City Hall.
72.76% of flights leaving from Hancock International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Hancock International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Syracuse. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Hop off your Hancock International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a handy option within easy reach of SMF, consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
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Reserving your ride from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
From Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Hancock International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Sacramento in May.
When booking your flight from Hancock International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SYR to SMF in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of United States, consider San Francisco, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are key highlights.