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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) | — | — |
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Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Sep 25: Marco Antonio Solis
- Sep 27: Carin Leon
- Sep 30: Tyler Childers
- Oct 3: Thomas Rhett
- Oct 4: Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide
- Oct 5: NBA Preseason: Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles…
- Oct 6: Sombr
- Oct 8: Rod Wave
When events at Golden 1 Center happen
- 22 of 89 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Sundays; 52 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 58 of 84 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.
- Los Angeles Lakers, next here Mon, Oct 5
- Portland Trail Blazers, next here Tue, Oct 13
- Memphis Grizzlies, next here Sun, Oct 25
- San Antonio Spurs, next here Fri, Nov 6
- Miami Heat, next here Sun, Nov 8
- Orlando Magic, next here Tue, Nov 10
- Oklahoma City Thunder, next here Sun, Nov 15
- Phoenix Suns, next here Wed, Nov 18
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
What time do events at Golden 1 Center usually start?
58 of the 84 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.
