Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
Sacramento is eight hours behind Barcelona and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BCN to SMF flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BCN and SMF:
Los Angeles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
₹ 56,448 is the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 81,805. These prices can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from BCN to SMF, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.12% of flights complete their journey on time.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sacramento International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Hop off your Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed soon after. If you need a comfy option within easy reach of SMF, consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Grab a Sacramento International Airport rental car and explore Sacramento and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport to the centre of Sacramento has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sacramento International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Sacramento. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sacramento International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Sacramento during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 17ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BCN to SMF sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Sacramento, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel around 145 kilometres south to San Jose to check off its popular sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
San Francisco is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. No trip is complete without experiencing Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.