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Airports near Golden 1 Center
The closest airport to Golden 1 Center is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 9.4 miles away in a straight line.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Golden 1 Center. The drive is always longer, and the roads near a venue are busiest at event times.
| Airport | Type | From the venue | Metro search | First airport for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMF Sacramento International Airport | Large airport | 9.4 mi (15.1 km) | None | Most Sacramento events |
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Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Nov 10: Sacramento Kings vs. Orlando Magic
- Nov 11: Teddy Swims
- Nov 13: NBA Cup: Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Bl…
- Nov 14: Jo Koy
- Nov 15: Sacramento Kings vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Nov 17: Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portr…
- Nov 18: Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns
- Nov 21: Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics
When events at Golden 1 Center happen
- 17 of 84 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026) are on Sundays; 45 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 48 of 78 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Sacramento Kings (NBA) play here; see every NBA arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Golden 1 Center is the 23rd closest to its first airport (9.4 mi; league median 7.6 mi).
Teams visiting Golden 1 Center
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Miami Heat, next here Sun, Nov 8
- Orlando Magic, next here Tue, Nov 10
- Portland Trail Blazers, next here Fri, Nov 13
- Oklahoma City Thunder, next here Sun, Nov 15
- Phoenix Suns, next here Wed, Nov 18
- Boston Celtics, next here Sat, Nov 21
- San Antonio Spurs, next here Mon, Nov 23
- Minnesota Timberwolves, next here Sun, Nov 29
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
What time do events at Golden 1 Center usually start?
48 of the 78 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
What is the closest airport to Golden 1 Center?
The closest airport to Golden 1 Center is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 9.4 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport should I fly into for a Sacramento Kings game?
SMF is the nearest airport we list, 9.4 miles away. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How does Golden 1 Center compare with other NBA arenas?
Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Golden 1 Center is the 23rd closest to its first airport (9.4 miles; the league median is 7.6 miles).
Can I book flights and Golden 1 Center tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
