Flying from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Sacramento: what you need to know
Sacramento is three hours behind Rochester, where Greater Rochester International Airport is located. Sacramento follows the UTC-7 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your ROC to Sacramento flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
ROC is about 6 kilometres from central Rochester. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ROC:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Greater Rochester International Airport, data shows 73.76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
ROC is located at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
How to find the cheapest flights from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Sacramento
₹ 16,872 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento flight. A return flight ticket right now is ₹ 37,164. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from ROC to Sacramento, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Consider staying at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas after your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento. It's a quick drive from SMF and a good option if you're eager to rest right after your journey.
Explore without limits with a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and experience more of Sacramento and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from ROC to Sacramento.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Central Sacramento is around 88 kilometres from Stockton Airport (SCK). Once your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 3 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Pass through arrivals and head for a hotel close to SCK. Relax shortly after your ROC to Sacramento flight at Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast. Or put up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest up at Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.
Stockton Airport is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
Plan your trip to Sacramento during the high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 37ºC. Book your Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ROC to Sacramento in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 17ºC.
More about Sacramento
Start your Sacramento trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Crocker Art Museum and Old Sacramento State Historic Park are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Sacramento itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Discovery Park.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
San Francisco is another favourite destination in United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. No trip is complete without visiting Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
