Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE): what you need to know
Belize City is one hour ahead of Sacramento and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Your SMF to BZE flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SMF and BZE:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
$388 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport flight. Return flights start from $802. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SMF to BZE, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that take off from SMF reach their destination without delay.
Central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you want somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a quick drive from SMF.
Arriving at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Reserve a hotel close to BZE if you're taking a late Sacramento International Airport to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport rental car and explore Belize City and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Budget and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to central Belize City
From Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, Belize City is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
December is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Belize City in May.
Lock in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport for September if you'd like to explore Belize City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SMF to BZE in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Belize
San Ignacio is just one of the many places in Belize waiting to be explored once you've seen Belize City. Around 97 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Green Iguana Conservation Project, Shawville Community Park and Cahal Pech Museum.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Belize, head for Orange Walk, about 72 kilometres north-west of Belize City. Park, Playground, Football, Basketball, Lamanai and Marcus Canul Community Park are among its highlights.