Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Belize City: what you need to know
The timezone in Belize City is UTC-6. The city is one hour ahead of Sacramento, where Sacramento International Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your SMF to Belize City flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from SMF to Belize City with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
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SMF is around 14 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Get your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Belize City off to an easy start. Just a quick ride from SMF, spend the night at Not Here do not Book and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Sacramento International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that take off from SMF land on time.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Belize City
₹ 19,500 is currently the best price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Belize City flight. A return flight ticket starts from ₹ 47,695. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from SMF to Belize City. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Belize City across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from SMF to Belize City.
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Airports in Belize City
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to central Belize City takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sacramento International Airport to Belize City, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BZE:
Follow your own route with a Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Budget or Alamo and venture far and wide through Belize City and beyond.
Booking your ride from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from SMF to Belize City can help you secure the lowest rate.
Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA)
After your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Belize City has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Belize City is roughly 2 kilometres from Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA).
There are some great places ready to welcome you near TZA. Unwind and get cosy after your SMF to Belize City flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Belize City
Travel to Belize City in high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Sacramento International Airport to Belize City in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Belize City is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your Sacramento International Airport to Belize City flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from SMF to Belize City around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Belize City
Once you've booked your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Belize City, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Belize City:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Government House, Museum of Belize and The Belize Sign Monument are must-do's during your Belize City adventure.
Explore more of Belize
Belize City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Belize you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres south of Belize City, a trip to Punta Gorda will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Punta Gorda Central Park of Heroes, Snake Cayes and Garbutt's Fishing Lodge.
If you want to check out another great destination in Belize, consider Placencia, about 113 kilometres south of Belize City. Laughing Bird Caye National Park, Art'n'Soul GALLERY and Manatee Caye are among its highlights.
