Flying from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sacramento: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sacramento and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 45 minutes.
Toronto Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto. Following the UTC-8 timezone, Sacramento is three hours behind Toronto.
The most popular route is from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Take your pick of two services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YYZ to SMF is the 18:20 Air Canada option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 18:20 with Air Canada.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your YYZ to Sacramento flight.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sacramento ticket. Start your trip at YYZ and land at Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Take to the skies with Air Canada. This airline offers direct flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sacramento.
YYZ is around 19 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sacramento? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to YYZ:
Of the departures from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sacramento
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sacramento flight is ج.م. 10,840. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 18,481. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from YYZ to Sacramento.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
Consider checking in to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG after touching down from your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sacramento. It's a quick drive from SMF and a great option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
Reserving your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from YYZ to Sacramento can help you lock in the best possible rate.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
Central Sacramento is around 72 kilometres from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK). After your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sacramento has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Kick back and relax at a hotel shortly after your YYZ to Sacramento flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton are within easy reach of SCK.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sacramento. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Sacramento in December.
Before booking a Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sacramento plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 17ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from YYZ to Sacramento around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sacramento
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sacramento, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sacramento:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Old Sacramento State Historic Park, California State Railroad Museum and Crocker Art Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Sacramento.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Sacramento, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 145 kilometres south to San Jose to tick off its leading sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, your itinerary will be busy.
San Francisco is another standout destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres southwest of Sacramento. No journey is complete without experiencing Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
