Traveling from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Sacramento: what you need to know
Sacramento's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Oakland (the location of Metropolitan Oakland International Airport).
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your OAK to Sacramento flight.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
The journey from central Oakland to OAK takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 7 miles in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near OAK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Sacramento or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from OAK arrive on schedule 83.61% of the time.
The address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Sacramento
$91 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Sacramento flight. Return plane tickets start at $956. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from OAK to Sacramento if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento is roughly 12 miles. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Consider checking in to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas after your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Sacramento. It's a quick drive from SMF and a comfortable option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Sacramento's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from OAK to Sacramento can help you lock in the best possible rate.
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Once your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Sacramento has touched down, you can reach the city center in around 55 minutes by car. Central Sacramento is roughly 55 miles from Stockton Airport (SCK).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the center in 3 hours 20 minutes or so.
Walk out of arrivals and check in to a hotel near SCK. Unwind after your OAK 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.
You can find Stockton Airport at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
Visit Sacramento in high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Sacramento in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before locking in your Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Sacramento plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with temperatures ranging from 59ºF to 99ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 36ºF and 63ºF. Search for a cheap ticket from OAK to Sacramento around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sacramento
After booking your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Sacramento, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sacramento:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Crocker Art Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Discovery Park are must-visits when exploring Sacramento.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Sacramento, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 90 miles south to San Jose to tick off its must-visit sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
San Francisco is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 75 miles south-west of Sacramento. No journey is complete without a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
