Flying from London to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): What you need to know
When organizing a flight from London to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), you'll have a good range of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-7, which is seven hours behind London. Sacramento International Airport is located in Sacramento.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to SMF, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Traveling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to SMF. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a break from traveling at one of these airports:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Portland International Airport (PDX)
LHR is around 31 kilometers from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Sacramento International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Sacramento International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and SMF are:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
LGW is about 80 kilometers from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to SMF flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometers away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Sacramento International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Have a late flight from London to Sacramento International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay a short drive from SMF at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Pick up a Sacramento International Airport rental car and discover Sacramento and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your London to Sacramento International Airport flight.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport is about 14 kilometers from central Sacramento. How long it'll take to get to the center in a cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Traveling on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
At the moment, AED 1,562 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sacramento International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 2,873. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to SMF if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Sacramento International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Finding a cheap flight ticket from London to SMF is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from London to Sacramento International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from London to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Sacramento International Airport (SMF). August is the busiest month to travel to Sacramento. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in May.
Before locking in your London to SMF flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Sacramento International Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Sacramento
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sacramento right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from London to Sacramento International Airport:
Old Sacramento Waterfront and Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park are just two of the big attractions to put on your Sacramento travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to California State Railroad Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Sacramento is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. Around 153 kilometers south of Sacramento, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Japantown (San Jose), Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Museum of Innovation.
San Francisco is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 129 kilometers south-west of Sacramento. No trip is complete without seeing Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
