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Sacramento International Airport

Also known as: Sacramento Airport, SMF Airport. Formerly Sacramento Metropolitan Airport.

SMF · KSMF · Sacramento

Airport facts

Name
Sacramento International Airport
IATA code
SMF
ICAO code
KSMF
City
Sacramento
Country
United States of America
Address
6900 Airport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95837, USA
Coordinates
38.6956, -121.5908
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles
Terminals
Two terminals in separate buildings: Terminal A and Terminal B, with Terminal B linked to its airside concourse by an automated people mover

About Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the main airport for Sacramento, the capital of California, and for the wider Sacramento Valley in the United States. It stands among farmland about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) northwest of downtown Sacramento, reached from Interstate 5 by Airport Boulevard.

Southwest Airlines flies the most routes, linking Sacramento with cities across the West, Texas, the Midwest and Hawaii. Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, United, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue add flights to their hubs and to the East Coast, while Aeroméxico and Volaris fly to Guadalajara and other cities in Mexico, and Air Canada serves Vancouver and Toronto. The airport handled about 13.9 million passengers in 2025.

There are two terminals in separate buildings. Terminal A serves Air Canada, American, Delta and United, and Terminal B serves the other airlines, including all international arrivals from Mexico; an automated people mover links Terminal B with its airside concourse.

From the airport, most travelers head to downtown Sacramento, Old Sacramento and the State Capitol, Natomas and West Sacramento, or west to Davis and UC Davis. Others continue to Roseville and the Sierra foothills, the Napa Valley wine country or Lake Tahoe.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Sacramento County Department of Airports

Passengers per year

About 13.9 million in 2025

Runways

Two parallel runways, 17L/35R and 17R/35L, each about 8,600 ft

Opened

October 1967, as Sacramento Metropolitan Airport

Terminals

Terminal A and Terminal B, in separate buildings

Arrival tips for Sacramento International Airport

Flights from within the United States, and from Toronto and Vancouver, where passengers clear US border checks before boarding, arrive as domestic flights with no passport control at Sacramento. Flights from Mexico arrive at Terminal B, where you go through US Customs and Border Protection in the International Arrivals facility; visitors need an ESTA or a US visa, depending on nationality.

Check which terminal your airline uses: Terminal A and Terminal B are separate buildings. In Terminal B, arriving passengers ride the people mover from the concourse to the landside building and go down to baggage claim on the first level. In Terminal A, baggage claim is on the ground level. Airport Ambassadors staff the information desks in each baggage claim.

Taxis wait in the ground transportation area next to baggage claim, and Uber, Lyft and Wingz pick up at the ground transportation curb. Rental car shuttles run 24 hours a day to the consolidated rental car facility. The terminal curb is for active loading only, so drivers collecting you cannot wait there.

Sacramento is on Pacific Time.

Ground transportation

A taxi or pre-booked car is the simplest way into the city with luggage; the airport express bus suits light travelers headed downtown.

  • SacRT Route 142 airport express

    Express bus between the airport and downtown Sacramento, every 20 to 30 minutes, seven days a week. It makes few stops but leaves you at a bus stop rather than your door.

  • Yolobus 42A and 42B

    Yolobus routes 42A and 42B link the airport with West Sacramento, downtown Sacramento, Woodland and Davis, a useful option for UC Davis without a car.

  • Taxi from Sacramento airport

    Taxis wait in the ground transportation area next to baggage claim at each terminal and go door to door.

  • Uber, Lyft and Wingz

    App-based rides pick up at the ground transportation curb; the airport's maps show the pickup area for each terminal. Waits can grow when several flights land together.

  • Rental cars

    All rental companies share a consolidated rental car facility, reached by a free shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked driver meets you at baggage claim, useful for families, groups, late arrivals and trips to Davis, Roseville or beyond.

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Moving between terminals

  1. Walking

    Terminal A and Terminal B are separate buildings, and the walk between them takes about 10 minutes.

  2. Airport shuttle

    Free airport shuttles also link the two terminals; in Terminal B they stop at the east entrance of the ground (baggage claim) level.

Terminals

Terminal A

Domestic and Canadian flights of Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and their regional partners. Baggage claim is on the ground level.

Terminal B

Flights of Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Aeroméxico and Volaris, including the International Arrivals facility for flights from Mexico. Baggage claim is on the first level of the landside building.

Airlines and destinations

Aeroméxico TB

Guadalajara

Air Canada TA

Vancouver, Toronto Pearson (seasonal)

Alaska Airlines TB

Boise, Portland (OR), San Diego, Seattle/Tacoma, Anchorage (seasonal), Puerto Vallarta (seasonal), San José del Cabo (seasonal)

American Airlines TA

Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Phoenix Sky Harbor, Chicago O'Hare (seasonal)

Delta Air Lines TA

Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Salt Lake City, Seattle/Tacoma

Frontier Airlines TB

Denver, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas (seasonal)

Hawaiian Airlines TB

Honolulu, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Lihue

JetBlue TB

New York JFK (seasonal)

Southwest Airlines TB

Austin, Baltimore, Boise, Burbank, Chicago Midway, Dallas Love Field, Denver, Eugene, Honolulu, Houston Hobby, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Las Vegas, Long Beach, Los Angeles and more

United Airlines TA

Chicago O'Hare, Denver, Houston Intercontinental, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles

Volaris TB

Guadalajara, León/Del Bajío, Morelia

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi on the FlySacramento network in both terminals and concourses, the rental car facility and the Free Waiting Area.

  • Information desks

    Airport Ambassadors staff the information desks in each baggage claim.

  • Dining and shopping

    Restaurants, coffee kiosks and shops are in both terminals, with the widest choice past security.

  • Charging stations

    FuelRod charging kiosks are in Terminal A before and after security and in Terminal B after security.

  • Nursing rooms

    Nursing rooms are past security near the gates in both terminals.

  • Pet relief areas

    Terminal A's pet relief area is on the grass outside the east end of the building, and Terminal B's is on the south-end grass patio on the first level. Post-security service animal relief areas are in the east wing of each concourse.

  • Lost and found

    The airport's lost and found office handles items left in the terminals and on shuttles, Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; items left on a plane go through the airline.

  • Free Waiting Area

    A free cell phone lot for people collecting passengers, with free Wi-Fi and electric vehicle chargers.

Airport lounges

  • Escape Lounge, Terminal B

    On the immediate left after the Terminal B security checkpoint. Open to pay-per-entry guests (booking ahead is recommended) and to eligible American Express Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Airlines provide free wheelchair assistance from the curb to the aircraft; reserve it with your airline at least 72 hours before your flight. Skycaps at the curb and ticket counters can help with luggage.

  • Reduced mobility

    Each terminal curb has accessible pickup and drop-off areas, and elevators link every level. In Terminal B, airline ticket counters are on the second level.

  • Hearing and visual support

    TDD phones are in the terminal lobbies and concourses, and the free Aira service offers on-demand visual interpreting and American Sign Language interpreting.

  • Service animals

    Relief areas are outside each terminal to the right of the building at the curb, and past security in the east wing before Gate A1 and Gate B11.

  • Hidden disabilities

    The airport takes part in the Sunflower Lanyard program; ask for a lanyard or pin at the information desks in each baggage claim, with no documentation required.

Parking

Garage 1

Covered parking for Terminal A and Terminal B, linked to both by pedestrian bridges.

Garage 2

A new garage west of Terminal B with about 5,500 spaces, scheduled by the airport to open in fall 2026.

Daily Lot

Before the garage entrance on Airport Boulevard, with a free shuttle every 15 to 20 minutes.

Economy Lots

South, East and West Economy lots, served by free shuttles every 25 to 30 minutes; allow up to 60 minutes to reach the terminal. Parking is first come, first served, with no reservations.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sacramento airport from downtown Sacramento?

Sacramento International Airport is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) northwest of downtown Sacramento, reached by Interstate 5. The drive usually takes about 20 minutes outside rush hour. The SacRT Route 142 express bus and Yolobus routes 42A and 42B also run downtown, and taxis wait next to baggage claim.

How many terminals does Sacramento airport have?

Sacramento has two terminals, Terminal A and Terminal B, in separate buildings about a 10-minute walk apart, with free shuttles between them. Terminal A serves Air Canada, American, Delta and United. Terminal B serves Southwest, Alaska, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Aeroméxico and Volaris, and has an automated people mover to its concourse.

Which terminal does Southwest use at Sacramento airport?

Southwest Airlines uses Terminal B at Sacramento, as do Alaska Airlines, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Aeroméxico and Volaris. Arriving passengers take the people mover from Concourse B to the landside building, where baggage claim is on the first level. American, Delta, United and Air Canada use Terminal A.

Which airlines fly to Sacramento airport?

Southwest Airlines flies the most routes from Sacramento, across the West, Texas, the Midwest and Hawaii. Alaska, American, Delta, United, Frontier, Hawaiian and JetBlue add hub and coast-to-coast flights. Aeroméxico and Volaris fly to Guadalajara, León and Morelia in Mexico, and Air Canada serves Vancouver and seasonally Toronto.

Does Sacramento airport have international flights?

Yes. Aeroméxico and Volaris fly to Guadalajara, Volaris also serves León and Morelia, and Alaska and Southwest fly seasonally to Puerto Vallarta and San José del Cabo. Air Canada links Sacramento with Vancouver and seasonally Toronto. Flights from Mexico clear US customs in Terminal B's International Arrivals facility.

Is there a bus from Sacramento airport to downtown?

Yes. SacRT Route 142 is an express bus between the airport and downtown Sacramento, running every 20 to 30 minutes, seven days a week. Yolobus routes 42A and 42B also serve the airport, linking it with West Sacramento, downtown Sacramento, Woodland and Davis. There is no rail link to the airport yet.

How do I get from Sacramento airport to Davis?

Yolobus routes 42A and 42B link Sacramento airport with Davis and Woodland, which suits students and light travelers headed to UC Davis. A taxi, rideshare or pre-booked car goes door to door to your address in Davis, which is easier with luggage or at times when the buses are infrequent.

Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at Sacramento airport?

Uber, Lyft and Wingz pick up at the ground transportation curb at each terminal, shared with hotel shuttles and off-airport taxis. The airport's ground transportation maps show the exact pickup area for Terminal A and Terminal B. Waiting at the terminal curb itself is not allowed, as it is reserved for active loading.

Where is the taxi stand at Sacramento airport?

Taxis wait in the ground transportation area next to baggage claim at both terminals. Follow the ground transportation signs after collecting your bags. A taxi goes door to door to downtown Sacramento, Natomas, West Sacramento and Davis, which is often simpler with luggage than the express bus.

Where are the rental cars at Sacramento airport?

All rental car companies at Sacramento share a consolidated rental car facility away from the terminals. Free rental car shuttles leave from each terminal and run 24 hours a day, so you can pick up a car whatever time your flight lands. Free Wi-Fi is available inside the facility.

Is there a lounge at Sacramento airport?

Yes. An Escape Lounge is in Terminal B, on the immediate left after the security checkpoint. It is open to pay-per-entry guests, who are advised to book ahead, and to eligible American Express Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders. Check access rules with the lounge before you travel.

Where can I wait to pick someone up at Sacramento airport?

Use the Free Waiting Area, the airport's free cell phone lot, which has free Wi-Fi and electric vehicle chargers. The terminal curbs are strictly for active loading and unloading, and vehicles left waiting there may be ticketed or towed. Drive to the curb once your passenger has their bags.

Is Sacramento airport open 24 hours?

The public areas of both terminals are open 24 hours a day. The concourses close 30 minutes after the last flight lands, usually between midnight and 1 a.m., and the TSA security checkpoints open at 4 a.m. Rental car shuttles also run around the clock.

Why book with Airport Transportation?

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Is the transportation private or shared?

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Do you provide baby seats?

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

How far in advance should I book?

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

What payment methods are accepted?

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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