Flying from Toronto to Sacramento: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Sacramento. Explore your options for jetting out of Toronto from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Touch down at Sacramento's chief entry point, Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
The average duration of a direct Toronto to Sacramento flight is 5 hours 25 minutes.
Sacramento's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Sacramento three hours behind Toronto.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Toronto to Sacramento flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Sacramento
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can book a direct flight from Toronto to Sacramento jetting off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Start your journey at YYZ and arrive at Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Air Canada is a popular airline that offers direct Toronto to Sacramento plane tickets from YYZ.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Toronto to Sacramento? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, data shows 63.97% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Toronto to Sacramento? Relax in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
62% of flights out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey time to YKF from the centre of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Sacramento flight:
Flights that leave from YKF reach their destination as scheduled 63.64% of the time.
Arriving in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It usually takes 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Sacramento's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Stockton Airport (SCK) is around 80 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento. Once you've disembarked your flight from Toronto to Sacramento, it'll take you approximately 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 3 hours 20 minutes or so.
The address for Stockton Airport is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
August is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Sacramento. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Sacramento in May.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 37ºC. Book your Toronto to Sacramento ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Toronto to Sacramento in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 17ºC.
More about Sacramento
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Sacramento right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Sacramento:
Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Crocker Art Museum are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Sacramento must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Discovery Park.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Sacramento, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey around 145 kilometres south to San Jose to check off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.