Traveling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX): what you need to know
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between SMF and LEX:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
C$290 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Blue Grass Airport. Return flights start from C$372. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap flight tickets from SMF to LEX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flight tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Blue Grass Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Getting a cheap ticket from SMF to LEX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.
Play around with filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Traveling from central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport takes approximately 24 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Blue Grass Airport? Consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. Get a good night's rest here before heading to SMF.
Arriving at Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sacramento International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near LEX:
Getting from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to central Lexington
From Blue Grass Airport, Lexington is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting to the center on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
When to fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Blue Grass Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Lexington in February.
When reserving your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Lexington, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from SMF to LEX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Lexington
After locking in your flights from SMF to LEX, you'll want to find a hotel in Lexington. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Keeneland Association Inc, Kentucky Horse Park and University of Kentucky Art Museum are essential stops on your Lexington itinerary.
Complete your Lexington trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Blue Grass Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Lexington.
