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SMF airport has one significant lounge where you can relax while waiting for your pick-up. If you landed through Terminal A, go to the Escape Lounge, which opens daily from 4:30 am to 10 pm. In Terminal B, the Escape lounge is open from 5 am to 8 pm daily.

SMF airport has several restaurants where you can sit and eat or drink and fast-food options for grab-and-go. In Terminal A are the Iron Horse Tavern, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Squeee Burger and Paesanos. If you are in Terminal B, visit Jack's Urban Eats, Starbucks or Esquire Grill.

EWR airport hosts several financial facilities offering financial services to its traveler. If you need to withdraw cash for your trip, visit one of the ATMs in Terminal A located between Concourses A2 and A3 or at Terminal B next to the Concourse B5 entrance. You can also access currency exchange services in Terminal C near gates C107 and C131.

Yes. JFK airport provides various parking facilities that offer parking services to its travelers. The parking lots adjacent to the Terminal are; Blue, Green, Orange and Red Garages. Accessible parking spaces are located near the terminal entrance. There are also long-term parking services in a remote economy parking area.

Among airlines operating New York to Sacramento flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between New York and Sacramento. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• JetBlue

Flights from New York to Sacramento may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $305 round-trip via Dallas Love Field (DAL), compared to $460 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New York to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 9% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the New York to Sacramento route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $410 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $565, a difference of $155. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New York to Sacramento flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Sacramento:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 6:19 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:24 pm and lands at 1:43 am.

The flight takes about 6h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $454. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to Sacramento takes 6h 19m, covering 2,501 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from New York to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $154, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 31m, compared with 8h 06m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 8h 07m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Sacramento is 3 hours behind New York (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Payless

Round-trip flights from New York to Sacramento range from $354 to $599, with an average of $454 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the New York to Sacramento route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.