Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sacramento: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento is 5 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-7. The city is three hours behind New York, where Newark Liberty International Airport is located.
With five departures a week between the two airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the most popular route. Hop on United Airlines's 17:10 flight to get your journey from EWR to SMF underway.
Give yourself enough time to catch your EWR to Sacramento flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento tickets are available for booking. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) will be your arrival point.
Get on board with United Airlines. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento.
EWR is around 9 miles from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Of the departures from Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sacramento
£81 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £183. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Score cheap flights from EWR to Sacramento by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for picking up a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento is roughly 12 miles. It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
Hop off your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a comfortable option just a quick drive from SMF, stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Follow your own route with a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and chase adventure across Sacramento and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from EWR to Sacramento.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
The centre of Sacramento is around 55 miles from Stockton Airport (SCK). Once your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 55 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 3 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Make yourself at home at a hotel not long after your EWR to Sacramento flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton are easy to get to from SCK.
You'll find Stockton Airport at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
Travel to Sacramento during the high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EWR to Sacramento in January when temperatures average 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 stays in Sacramento right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento:
Crocker Art Museum and Old Sacramento State Historic Park are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Sacramento must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Discovery Park.
Explore more of United States
Sacramento has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. About 90 miles south of Sacramento, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like 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. No visit is complete without checking out Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.