Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sacramento: what you need to know
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. Following the UTC-7 timezone, Sacramento is eight hours behind Madrid.
To avoid rushing for your MAD to Sacramento flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing for flight tickets from MAD to Sacramento, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Madrid, MAD can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sacramento, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, 78.23% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sacramento
The best price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sacramento flight is $1,049. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,472. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from MAD to Sacramento. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Landing cheap tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sacramento is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest fares across the month and snap up an incredible deal.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to the centre of Sacramento takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Once your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sacramento has touched down, unwind at a nearby hotel. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas is a great option that's a quick drive from SMF.
Pick up a Sacramento International Airport rental car and discover Sacramento and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from MAD to Sacramento.
The street address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
After your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sacramento has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Sacramento is roughly 88 kilometres from Stockton Airport (SCK).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 3 hours 20 minutes.
Settle in and wind down at a hotel not long after your MAD to Sacramento flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton are easy to get to from SCK.
The address for Stockton Airport is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
Before booking your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sacramento, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Sacramento offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Before booking an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sacramento flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to Sacramento in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 17ºC on average.
More about Sacramento
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Sacramento right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Sacramento:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Crocker Art Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Discovery Park are must-do's during your Sacramento adventure.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.