Flights to Sacramento
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Sacramento is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,605 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 80 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento International Airport | SMF | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,605 ft | 27 ft |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport (regional) | SCK | 80 km (50 mi) | 10,245 ft | 33 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 82 km (51 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,605 ft, SMF handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 27 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Sacramento
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento to Los Angeles | United States | 582 km (361 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Sacramento to Tijuana | Mexico | 788 km (490 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Sacramento to Phoenix | United States | 1,021 km (634 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Sacramento to San Diego | United States | 760 km (472 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Sacramento to Mexicali | Mexico | 858 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Sacramento to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,433 km (890 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Sacramento to Seattle | United States | 1,006 km (625 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Sacramento to Denver | United States | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Sacramento to Vancouver | Canada | 1,193 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Sacramento to Portland | United States | 778 km (483 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Sacramento to Las Vegas | United States | 622 km (386 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Sacramento to Surrey | Canada | 1,175 km (730 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Sacramento to Albuquerque | United States | 1,375 km (855 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Sacramento to Tucson | United States | 1,189 km (739 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Sacramento to Fresno | United States | 254 km (158 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Sacramento to Long Beach | United States | 612 km (380 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Sacramento to Mesa | United States | 1,041 km (647 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Sacramento to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,445 km (898 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Sacramento to Ensenada | Mexico | 868 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Sacramento to Bakersfield | United States | 419 km (260 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Sacramento to Aurora | United States | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Sacramento to Anaheim | United States | 618 km (384 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Sacramento to Shanghai | China | 9,885 km (6,142 mi) | about 13 h 25 min |
| Sacramento to Chongqing | China | 10,947 km (6,802 mi) | about 14 h 47 min |
| Sacramento to Chengdu | China | 10,984 km (6,825 mi) | about 14 h 50 min |
| Sacramento to Beijing | China | 9,489 km (5,896 mi) | about 12 h 55 min |
| Sacramento to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,670 km (6,630 mi) | about 14 h 26 min |
| Sacramento to Tianjin | China | 9,507 km (5,908 mi) | about 12 h 56 min |
| Sacramento to Wuhan | China | 10,399 km (6,461 mi) | about 14 h 5 min |
| Sacramento to Lahore | Pakistan | 12,045 km (7,485 mi) | about 16 h 12 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Sacramento?
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). The others, SCK, CCR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SMF from Sacramento city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Sacramento on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.