Airport
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is a convenient gateway to California's capital region and popular Northern California destinations such as Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. Compare transfer options to downtown Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, Davis and nearby areas.
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About Sacramento International Airport
Sacramento International Airport is the main commercial airport serving California's capital city and the wider Sacramento Valley region. Opened in 1967 as Sacramento Metropolitan Airport, it has grown into a busy gateway for domestic and limited international travel across Northern California.
The airport operates two passenger terminals, Terminal A and Terminal B, which are connected within a single airport complex. Terminal A serves airlines including American, Delta, United and Air Canada, while Terminal B handles Aeromexico, Alaska, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest and Volaris.
Located about 10 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento, SMF is reached primarily by car along Interstate 5, with bus, taxi, rideshare, shuttle and rental car options available. Transfer times to the city centre typically range from around 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.
Inside the terminals, travelers find dining, shopping, lounges, Wi-Fi, charging points and accessibility services. The airport's position makes it a practical starting point for visits to Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, Davis and destinations such as Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley and Yosemite.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Sacramento International Airport has two passenger terminals, Terminal A and Terminal B. Terminal A handles American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and Air Canada, while Terminal B serves Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest and Volaris.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Sacramento International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Sacramento International Airport to hotels, business districts and destinations across Sacramento and the surrounding region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from SMF, business meetings, events or sightseeing around Sacramento.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Sacramento International Airport for independent travel around Sacramento and onward journeys to Northern California destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between SMF, hotels, event venues and destinations such as Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley or Yosemite.
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