Travelling from Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Explore your options for taking off from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) or Stockton Airport (SCK), the city's main airports.
3 hours 20 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight.
Dallas is two hours ahead of Sacramento. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located in Dallas, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route is from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), with 34 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from SMF to DFW is the 1:09am American Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 11:59pm with American Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Sacramento to DFW, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Go straight to your destination from Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Direct flights from Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) can be booked from here.
Book your direct flight from Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport with American Airlines. This leading airline operates services from SMF.
American Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from SMF to DFW.
The top on-time carrier on this route is American Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 79.64% of the time.
Travelling from central Sacramento to SMF takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Sacramento International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SMF land at their destination as scheduled 82.15% of the time.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sacramento to SCK in around 3 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 88 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Get your trip started early by booking a night near Stockton Airport before your Sacramento to DFW flight. Top stays include Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.
55.67% of all departures from Stockton Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The street address for SCK is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near DFW:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Getting from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas
From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, central Dallas is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Right now, ج.م. 3,329 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 7,104. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). July is the busiest month to visit Dallas. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
Book a Sacramento to DFW flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dallas to range from 24ºC to 41ºC.
January has temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dallas
Start your Dallas trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Meyerson Symphony Centre and Winspear Opera House are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Dallas travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Dallas Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Dallas, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 306 kilometres south to Austin to check off its must-visit sights. From Texas State Capitol to Central Park and Austin Museum of Art, Downtown, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Shreveport is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres east of Dallas. No journey is complete without dropping by Adventure Fun Park, Elvis Presley Statue and Lincoln Park.
