Flying from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Sacramento: what you need to know
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-7. The city is 3 hours behind Rochester, where Greater Rochester International Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from ROC to Sacramento.
Popular months like August or vacation times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Once you've booked your flight tickets from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have some other valid form of identification, such as a driver's licence or an ID card, you're good to go.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Rochester, ROC can be reached in approximately 14 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ROC? If you've booked an early flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Sacramento
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento is C$316. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$530. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from ROC to Sacramento, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 17 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 24 minutes.
Once your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento has landed, relax at a hotel close by. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas is a great option just a short drive from SMF.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Once your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Sacramento is roughly 88 kilometres from Stockton Airport (SCK).
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 3 hours and 18 minutes.
Leave arrivals and head for a hotel near SCK. Relax after your flight from ROC to Sacramento at Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast. Or hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and get some rest at Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.
Best time to go to Sacramento
August is the busiest month for flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento. To avoid the crowds, visit Sacramento in May when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap flights from ROC to Sacramento sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sacramento
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sacramento right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Sacramento:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Old Sacramento State Historic Park, Crocker Art Museum and Discovery Park are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Sacramento itinerary.
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