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The Rental Car Terminal at SMF is situated in a separate facility that passengers can easily access via a free shuttle that leaves from the arrivals curb approximately every 10 minutes. If you need any add-ons with your rental car, such as a child safety seat or navigation device, mention it when you make your reservation to ensure that the agency has what you need when you arrive to pick up your vehicle.

In Terminal 1, you can pay the door in order to wait at the American Airlines Admirals Club or the Delta Sky Club if you have a ticket for that particular airline. In T3 and the International Terminal, you can access the United Club with a United ticket and an entrance fee. Any ticketed passenger can show a prepaid lounge pass in order to access the Air France-KLM Lounge or the China Airlines Lounge in the International Terminal.

If you purchase an Economy ticket aboard a non-stop flight on United from SFO to SMF, you'll be allowed to bring one carry-on. While the carry-on has no weight restrictions, it must be within 22 x 14 x 9 inches. If you opt to pay to add a checked bag, it must be within 50 lb and 62 inches in total dimensions.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Sacramento flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Sacramento.

Flights from San Francisco to Sacramento usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $309 round-trip, compared to $427 via a layover through San Diego (SAN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet variants.

Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Sacramento pass through San Diego (SAN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 61% on the San Francisco to Sacramento route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $239 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $612, a difference of $373. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Sacramento flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, 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 San Francisco to Sacramento:

• Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 9:26 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 11:56 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 01m.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Sacramento takes 1h 01m, covering 86 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $134 to $951. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $120, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

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 San Francisco to Sacramento range from $254 to $358, with an average of $309 over the past 12 months. Anything below $254 counts as a good deal.