Flying from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
Sacramento is three hours behind Cincinnati and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your CVG to SMF flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CVG and SMF:
Denver International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Currently, £90 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £183. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from CVG to SMF, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Sacramento International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CVG to SMF.
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Handy information about Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, 77.0% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Cincinnati to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is around 13 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Get off your Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a convenient option a short journey from SMF, make your way to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Pick up a Sacramento International Airport rental car and explore Sacramento and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport is approximately 12 miles from central Sacramento. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Sacramento International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Sacramento. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Sacramento International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CVG to SMF sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Sacramento. Around 90 miles away to the south, its top attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 75 miles south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.