Flying from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Sacramento: what you need to know
Sacramento's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Pasco (the location of Tri-Cities Airport).
Leave plenty of time to get on your PSC to Sacramento flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak period 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 ahead of domestic departures.
Located around 3 miles from the center of Pasco, PSC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Traveling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your vacation? Stay near PSC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tri-Cities Airport to Sacramento or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Tri-Cities Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 84.01% of flights that depart PSC arrive at their destination without delay.
The address for PSC is 3601 N 20th Avenue.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Sacramento
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tri-Cities Airport to Sacramento flight is $151. The cheapest price for a return flight is $355. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from PSC to Sacramento if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent 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'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the center driving.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
Hop off your flight from Tri-Cities Airport to Sacramento and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a convenient option just a quick drive from SMF, consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas.
Pick up a Sacramento International Airport rental car and explore Sacramento and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from PSC to Sacramento.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
The center of Sacramento is around 55 miles from Stockton Airport (SCK). After your flight from Tri-Cities Airport to Sacramento has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, it'll take about 3 hours 20 minutes.
Walk out of arrivals and head for a hotel close to SCK. Unwind soon after your PSC 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.
The address for Stockton Airport is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
Visit Sacramento during high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Sacramento in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Tri-Cities Airport to Sacramento plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 59ºF to 99ºF.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PSC to Sacramento in January when temperatures average between 36ºF and 63ºF.
More about Sacramento
After booking your flight from Tri-Cities Airport to Sacramento, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these 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 attractions you won't want to skip in Sacramento.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Sacramento. Around 90 miles away to the south, its best attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 75 miles south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
