Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 1 hour 53 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Phoenix and Sacramento share the same timezone — UTC-7.
There are 75 flights from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport each week. Hop on the 05:05 flight if you want to leave as early as possible. If you'd like to leave later, the last flight from SMF to PHX departs at 23:17.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the top stopovers between SMF and PHX:
San Diego International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Ontario International Airport
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near PHX:
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Travelling from central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport takes approximately 24 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a quick drive from SMF.
More about Phoenix
Start your Phoenix trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. After booking your flight from SMF to PHX, have a look at our selection of accommodation options including:
Desert Botanical Garden and Heard Museum are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Phoenix itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Papago Park.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
From Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, Phoenix is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 11 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 34 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Complete your Phoenix trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Phoenix trip.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is $66. The cheapest price for a return flight is $130. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SMF to PHX by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Phoenix. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from SMF to PHX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.