Flying from Sacramento to Geneva Airport (GVA): What you need to know
The timezone in Geneva is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Sacramento. Geneva Airport is located in Geneva.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sacramento to GVA, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Whether you're hoping to discover another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Sacramento to GVA.
SMF is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Get your flight from Sacramento to Geneva Airport off to a leisurely start. Only a quick drive from Sacramento International Airport, stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
81% of flights leaving Sacramento International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of SMF.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
You can arrive at SCK from central Sacramento in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Like to add an extra day to your getaway? Consider staying at a hotel near Stockton Metropolitan Airport the night before your Sacramento to GVA flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton will have a room for you.
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Stockton Metropolitan Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 59%.
The address for SCK is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Geneva Airport (GVA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sacramento to Geneva Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near GVA:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Sacramento to Geneva Airport flight.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneva Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Geneva. How long it takes to get there in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Geneva Airport (GVA)
$664 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Geneva Airport. Return flights start from $1,492. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sacramento to GVA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Geneva Airport (GVA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento to Geneva Airport (GVA). Visit Geneva in November if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Sacramento to GVA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Geneva, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -5ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Geneva Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Geneva
After booking your flight from Sacramento to Geneva Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Geneva:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. CERN, Jets d'eau and The Geneva Water Fountain are must-do's during your Geneva adventure.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres northeast of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If you want to check out another great destination in Switzerland, head for Basel, roughly 193 kilometres northeast of Geneva. Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz are highlights.
