Flying from Sacramento to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL): What you need to know
The timezone in New Delhi is UTC+5:30, which is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Sacramento. Delhi Indira Gandhi International is located in New Delhi.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Sacramento to DEL.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sacramento to DEL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your flight from Sacramento to Delhi Indira Gandhi International off to a leisurely start. Just a short drive from Sacramento International Airport, book a night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Sacramento International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from SMF reach their destination without delay.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
SCK is around 72 kilometres from central Sacramento. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
The day before your Sacramento to DEL flight, why not enjoy another night away? Stay at Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG or Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton, which are close to Stockton Metropolitan Airport.
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Stockton Metropolitan Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 59%.
You'll find SCK at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Consider staying in a hotel near DEL if you're catching a late flight from Sacramento to Delhi Indira Gandhi International. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Sacramento to Delhi Indira Gandhi International flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Delhi Indira Gandhi International, central New Delhi is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
At the moment, ₹ 55,588 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Delhi Indira Gandhi International. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 107,394. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Sacramento to DEL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
February is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento to Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL). Visit New Delhi in December for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Sacramento to DEL plane ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in New Delhi to range from 26ºC to 44ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Delhi Indira Gandhi International around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about New Delhi
After booking your flight from Sacramento to Delhi Indira Gandhi International, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring New Delhi:
Your trip to New Delhi wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that belong on your itinerary include India Gate, Mughal Garden and National Museum of Natural History.
Explore more of India
New Delhi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres southwest of New Delhi, a visit to Jaipur will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like City Palace, Amber Fort and Jaipur.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in India, consider Ludhiana, about 290 kilometres northwest of New Delhi. Iskcon Ludhiana, Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Ludhiana and ISKCON, Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple are key reasons to visit.
