Flights
Flights to Sacramento
Flying to Sacramento for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Sacramento, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,125 upcoming events in and around Sacramento (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Sacramento is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 10 miles away. For Sutter Health Park, the nearest is SMF at 9 miles.
Airports serving Sacramento
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Sacramento, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 10 mi (17 km) | Large | Nearest to Sutter Health Park, Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacramento, Golden 1 Center, Stage One at Harris Center for the Arts, Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge, Ace of Spades, Capital Stage Theatre and SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. |
Nearest airport to each Sacramento venue
The busiest venues in and around Sacramento, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Sutter Health Park Hotels near Sutter Health Park Airports near Sutter Health Park | SMF, 9 mi | — |
| Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacramento Hotels near Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacramento | SMF, 12 mi | — |
| Golden 1 Center Hotels near Golden 1 Center Airports near Golden 1 Center | SMF, 9.4 mi | — |
| Stage One at Harris Center for the Arts Hotels near Stage One at Harris Center for the Arts | SMF, 25 mi | — |
| Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge Hotels near Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge | SMF, 9.1 mi | — |
| Ace of Spades Hotels near Ace of Spades | SMF, 10 mi | — |
| Capital Stage Theatre Hotels near Capital Stage Theatre | SMF, 10 mi | — |
| SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center Hotels near SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center | SMF, 9.8 mi | — |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Sutter Health Park | SMF, 9 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Sacramento Kings | Golden 1 Center | SMF, 9.4 mi | NBA arena airports |
Flying in for a Sacramento event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 248 events in and around Sacramento; 67% on Fri–Sun; 173 of the 237 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Ellis Rodriguez
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge, Sacramento, California
From about $40.00View TicketsDustin Nickerson
Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacramento, Sacramento, California
From about $130.00View TicketsA.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
Crest Theatre - Sacramento, Sacramento, California
From about $83.00View TicketsCristian Castro
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California
From about $235.00View TicketsLucki
Channel 24, Sacramento, California
From about $98.00View TicketsMarco Antonio Solis
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California
From about $59.00View TicketsThe Emo Night Tour
Harlow's Night Club, Sacramento, California
From about $61.00View TicketsHouse Party
Ace of Spades, Sacramento, California
From about $30.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Sacramento: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Sutter Health Park it is SMF, 9 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacramento?
The closest airport to Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacramento is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 12 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Sacramento?
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Sacramento, 10 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Sacramento?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
How far is SMF from downtown Sacramento?
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 10 miles (17 km) from downtown Sacramento in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for Sutter Health Park?
The closest airport to Sutter Health Park is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 9 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is closest to the Sacramento Kings' home arena?
The Sacramento Kings play home games at Golden 1 Center. The closest airport to Golden 1 Center is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 9.4 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Sacramento in the next 30 days?
248 in and around Sacramento in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 67% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 173 of the 237 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is closest to the Athletics' home ballpark?
The Athletics play home games at Sutter Health Park. The closest airport to Sutter Health Park is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 9 miles away in a straight line.
