Flying from Melbourne to Sacramento: what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Melbourne to Sacramento.
Disembark at Sacramento's chief entry point, Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Sacramento's timezone is UTC-7, making Sacramento 18 hours behind Melbourne.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Melbourne to Sacramento flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sacramento
To pick up cheap Melbourne to Sacramento flights, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Melbourne to Sacramento across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a better deal is available on cheap flights from Melbourne to Sacramento.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your Melbourne to Sacramento flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing Melbourne to Sacramento flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Sacramento? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is approximately 14 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
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Travel at your own speed with a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and see more of Sacramento and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Sacramento flight.
The street address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Central Sacramento is about 80 kilometres from Stockton Airport (SCK). Once your flight from Melbourne to Sacramento has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 55 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 3 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
You'll find Stockton Airport at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Sacramento. To escape the crowds, head to Sacramento in May.
When booking your Melbourne to Sacramento tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Sacramento in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
More about Sacramento
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Sacramento right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Sacramento:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Old Sacramento State Historic Park, Crocker Art Museum 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 discovered once you've seen Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres to the south, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're eager to discover another side of United States, consider San Francisco, about 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are the start of reasons to visit.
