Traveling from Melbourne to Sacramento: what you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Sacramento departing from here.
Come in for landing at Sacramento's major arrival point, Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-7, which is 18 hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Melbourne to Sacramento flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during high season in general.
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)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Melbourne to Sacramento flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Sacramento? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento is approximately 14 kilometers. It'll take you about 15 minutes to reach the center driving.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget to explore Sacramento and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Sacramento flight.
SMF is situated at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Once your flight from Melbourne to Sacramento has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city center in about 55 minutes by car. Central Sacramento is approximately 80 kilometers from Stockton Airport (SCK).
Traveling by public transport will take approximately 3 hours 20 minutes.
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 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 traveling 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 searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sacramento right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Sacramento:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Old Sacramento State Historic Park, Crocker Art Museum and Discovery Park are highlights which should be on any well-planned Sacramento itinerary.
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 kilometers 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 kilometers south-west of Sacramento. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are the start of reasons to visit.
