SMF Breaks Ground on Terminal B Parking Garage

SMF has broken ground on a new 5,500 space parking garage east of Terminal B, on the site of the recently closed Hourly Lot. The state-of-the-art parking garage will include a passenger guidance system for parking, reserved parking, electric vehicle charging and desirable close-in, covered parking.

Sacramento International Airport Invests in Second Parking Garage

Otto Construction Awarded Contract to Build 5,500 Space Parking Structure Near Terminal B

Hawaiian Airlines begins ticket sales for new nonstop service between Sacramento and Lihuʻe and Kona

Hawaiian announced it will expand service in Sacramento (SMF) with four weekly flights to Līhuʻe (LIH) on Kauaʻi, starting May 24 , and three weekly flights to Kona (KOA) on the Island of Hawaiʻi, effective May 25.

SMF Offers Essential Thanksgiving Travel Tips for Passengers

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) anticipates a significant surge in travelers during the upcoming holiday weekend.

Sacramento Kings and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) Announce Historic Partnership

SMF Becomes Official Airport Partner of the Sacramento Kings

Holiday weekend travel tips from SMF

With more than 100,000 travelers expected to fly out of Sacramento International Airport (SMF) during the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday weekend, SMF would like to offer travelers a few travel tips to help make their journey that much easier.

SMF to Conduct Triennial Emergency Exercise

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) will be conducting its Triennial Emergency exercise on September 13, 2023. The exercise is in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND TRAVEL TIPS FROM SMF

With more than 120,000 travelers expected to pass through Sacramento International Airport (SMF) during the Labor Day holiday weekend, SMF would like to offer travelers a few travel tips to help make their journey that much easier.

SMF Announces Nonstop Service to Orlando

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is delighted to announce the introduction of nonstop service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) through a partnership with Southwest Airlines. This exciting new route will offer direct flights every Saturday, starting from March 9, 2024, providing travelers with convenient access to the enchanting city of Orlando, Florida.

SMF Announces Nightly Closures and Detours for I-5 Auxiliary Lanes Project

Travelers planning to use Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in the coming weeks should be aware of a major transportation improvement project that may impact their commute. The Sacramento I-5 Auxiliary Lanes Project, a Caltrans initiative aimed at improving traffic flow and safety, will require nightly closures and detours on specific dates in August.

Sacramento International Airport announces the launch of direct service to Miami on American Airline

The inaugural service will mark the first and only nonstop service to South Florida from Sacramento.

Upcoming SMF Construction: Plan Ahead for Improved Travel Experience

Exciting developments are underway as part of the Elkhorn Boulevard Extension Project at Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Starting July 9 and lasting until July 24, we will be implementing significant enhancements to ensure smoother travel experiences for all.

Memorial Day weekend travel tips from SMF

With more than 100,000 travelers expected to fly out of Sacramento International Airport (SMF) during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, SMF would like to offer travelers a few travel tips to help make their journey that much easier.

SMF Deploys Facial Biometric Boarding for International Departures

SMF is proud to announce its latest cutting-edge initiative in the realm of airport security: the deployment of Amadeus Facial Biometrics technology at select boarding gates, starting on March 2, 2023.

Southwest Airlines Takes Off from Sacramento to Nashville –  Nonstop Service Now Available from SMF!

Sacramento County Department of Airports is pleased to announce the launch of nonstop service from SMF to Nashville International Airport (BNA) beginning Saturday, March 11, 2023.

SMF Launches $1.3 Billion Expansion Project – SMForward

The initiative will expand parking, gates, and create a more seamless travel experience for passengers with the addition of new amenities and services.

SMF Welcomes New Air Canada Service to Toronto

Starting June 2, 2023, Northern Californians will be able to reach Eastern Canada with a new nonstop service between SMF and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ).

SMF Named Wall Street Journal’s Top Airport

SMF earns title as top airport

Flying out of SMF for Thanksgiving? Here are some travel tips.

From coast to coast, people are ready to gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving.

Fourth of July Travel Tips from SMF

Over 125,000 travelers are expected to fly out of SMF during the July 4th holiday weekend – a level that will push traffic to nearly pre-pandemic volumes.

Nonstop Flights to Vancouver, BC Return to SMF

Starting June 1, 2022, Air Canada will resume nonstop service between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) following a 26-month suspension due to the COVID pandemic.

October 2021 Sets Record for Monthly SMF Traffic

SMF recorded more than 1 million passengers in October 2021, making it the second time this year that monthly traffic has exceeded 1 million.

SCDA Lauds House Passage of Infrastructure Bill

President Biden set to sign law that will provide $25 billion in crucial funding for airport infrastructure

SMF Receives $4.6M for Zero-Emission Busses

FAA awards more than $43 million in grants to build safer, more sustainable and more accessible airports

BARC is Back at SMF

SMF’s BARC Dogs Help to Calm Traveler’s Nerves During Summer Travel

Sacramento County Department of Airports Awarded Airport Rescue Plan Act Grants

FAA to award $48.6 million to Sacramento County Airports for pandemic recovery efforts

Sacramento County Airport Fire and Cosumnes CSD Fire Department to Conduct Controlled Training Burn

Cosumnes CSD Fire Department and Sacramento County Airport Fire have partnered together to conduct controlled wildland training fires at Franklin Field Airport near Elk Grove between June 7 - 12, during the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day.

CLEAR Brings Touchless Security Screening to Sacramento International Airport

Secure Identity Technology Provides Travelers with Fast, Frictionless Experience

What’s New at Sacramento International Airport

Spring brings new nonstop flights and on-site COVID-19 testing

Planning to travel internationally? Guidelines have changed.

If you are planning to travel internationally please be aware beginning Jan. 26 changes will be made to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (CDC) travel mandates.

Sacramento International Airport Adds Nonstop Flights to Mexico City

Volaris Announces Twice Weekly Service Starting This Fall

AT&T Internet Connection Restored at Sacramento International Airport

AT&T Internet Connection Restored at Sacramento International Airport

Thanksgiving Travel Tips from Sacramento International Airport

Thanksgiving Travel Tips from Sacramento International Airport

Southwest launches new nonstop from Sacramento International Airport to Honolulu

New route is 5th nonstop flight to Hawaii from SMF

Sacramento International Airport Reopens West Runway

Sacramento International Airport Reopens West Runway

Busy Holiday Weekend at Sacramento International Airport

Busy Holiday Weekend at Sacramento International Airport

New nonstop connects Sacramento to fall playground getaway

New nonstop connects Sacramento to fall playground getaway

Sacramento International Airport Opens New Economy Lot Parking

Sacramento International Airport Opens New Economy Lot Parking

Contour Airlines expands nonstop service to Palm Springs

New nonstop connects Sacramento to fall playground getaway

May brings return of seasonal service to Boston and Chicago at SMF

May brings return of seasonal service to Boston and Chicago at SMF

Sacramento International Airport West Runway Closure

Sacramento International Airport West Runway Closure

Spirit Airlines joins Sacramento International Airport with nonstops to Las Vegas

Spirit Airlines joins Sacramento International Airport with nonstops to Las Vegas

Sacramento International Airport Welcomes Contour Airlines with Nonstop Flights to Santa Barbara.

Sacramento International Airport Welcomes Contour Airlines with Nonstop Flights to Santa Barbara.

Holiday Travel Tips from Sacramento Intl. Airport

Sacramento International Airport is ready to serve holiday travelers with festive holiday decorations, live entertainment, and abundant options for last-minute shopping.

New Pick-up Location for App-Based Ride Services in Terminal B at Sacramento International Airport

New Pick-up Location for App-Based Ride Services in Terminal B at Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport Celebrates Launch of New Service to León, Mexico

Sacramento International Airport Celebrates Launch of New Service to León, Mexico

Thanksgiving Travel Tips from Sacramento International Airport

Thanksgiving Travel Tips from Sacramento International Airport

Delta Announces New Nonstop Service to Detroit in June

Delta (DL) has announced it will offer daily, year-round, nonstop service between Sacramento (SMF) and Detroit, Michigan (DTW) beginning June 17, 2019. This is the sixth Delta hub airport with nonstop service to and from Sacramento International.

Parking Improvements at Sacramento International Airport

Approximately 1500 parking spaces in the Economy Lot will be temporarily closed for paving.

Volaris Announces New Nonstop Service to Léon, Mexico in November

Flights scheduld at ideal time for families visiting relatives for the winter holidays

Sacramento Intl Airport Celebrates Return of Frontier Airlines on Aug. 1

Ultra-low-cost carrier adds competition to Denver market

Our Ohana Keeps Growing! Hawaiian Announces Daily Nonstop Service to Maui in April 2019

Hawaiiain adds Maui to exisiting Honolulu service

Travel Tips from Sacramento Intl Airport: Arrive 2 Hours Early, Know Parking Options

Give your self enough time and check the parking map

ATMS Up and Ready to Dispense Cash at Sacramento International Airport

New Bank of America cash vending machines have extra security features

Alaska Airlines Announces New Service to Kona First-ever service to the Big Island Begins Dec. 20

Alaska Airlines today announced plans to begin thrice-weekly nonstop flights from Sacramento to Hawaii’s Kona International Airport (KOA) on the island of Hawaii beginning Dec. 20, 2018.

Sac Intl Airport Served Over 1 Million Passengers in May

Benchmark reached for first time since 2007; June, July & August expected to follow trend

Southwest to Expand Service to New Orleans, Houston

Nonstop Service to Both Cities begins Nov. 4

Sac Intl Airport Celebrates Launch of New Service to Vancouver on May 17

Air Canada is set to launch daily nonstop service between Sacramento (SMF) and Vancouver (YVR) starting Thursday, May 17. Air Canada becomes the airport’s 3rd international carrier after Volaris and Aeromexico.

Sac Intl Airport Celebrates Launch of New Service to Orlando on May 6

Southwest Airlines is set to launch daily nonstop service between Sacramento (SMF)) and Orlando, FL (MCO) starting Sunday, May 6, 2018.

Southwest Selects Sacramento Intl To Be Among First Airports Serving Hawaii In Fall 2018

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has learned Southwest (WN) has selected it to be among the first California airports to offer nonstop service to the Hawaiian Islands this fall.

Frontier Airlines Returns to SMF with Nonstop Flights to Denver, Las Vegas

Low-cost carrier brings competition to 2 popular destinations

Sacramento Intl Airport Posts Four Years of Passenger Growth

Month-over-month increases date back to March 2014; growth predicted to continue with new destinations & airlines

No Cash Vending Machines at Sacramento Intl Airport until June

Sacramento International Airport is in the process of changing its ATM vendor. Because of this change, no ATMs will be available in the airport terminals or at the rental car center until the first week of June.

Sacramento Intl Airport Celebrates Launch of New Service to Austin, St. Louis on April 8

Southwest is set to launch daily nonstop service to Austin and St. Louis on Sunday, April 8, and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is joining with the airline to make it a festive occasion.

Sacramento Intl Airport Sets February Record for Passengers Served

Trend expected to continue with new domestic & international destinations in 2018

Spring Break Special: Terminal A Checkpoint Early Opening

To assist passengers traveling during the busy spring break travel period, the TSA security checkpoint at Terminal A will open daily at 3:30 a.m. instead of 4 a.m. Early hours end on Sunday, April 8.

Sacramento Intl Airport Breaks All-Time Record for Passengers Served

Trend expected to continue into 2018 with new destinations, additional capacity

Christmas Travel Tips from Sacramento Intl Airport

Sacramento International Airport is ready to serve holiday travelers with festive holiday decorations, live entertainment, and abundant options for last-minute shopping.

Airport Celebrates New Solar Facility That Will Provide More Than 30% of Electricity

Sacramento International Airport officials and community representatives today celebrated the opening of a new solar facility which is expected to provide more than 30 percent of the airport’s electricity. It is the largest on-airport solar facility in California.

New Non-Stop Service between Sacramento & Vancouver Begins May 2018

Air Canada (AC) will begin offering daily nonstop service between Sacramento and Vancouver (YVR), British Columbia beginning May 17, 2018

Airport On Track to Have a Record-Breaking 2017;  Growth Rate Up 6.8% Year-to-Date

New & added flights, bigger planes offer more options to Sacramento travelers

Thanksgiving Travel Tips from Sacramento International Airport

Arrive two hours early & be prepared with information

Airport holiday entertainment series begins Nov. 22

Sacramento International Airport has scheduled performers at selected dates from Nov. 22 - Dec. 24.

Airport Readies for Solar Farm That Will Provide More Than 30% of Electricity

A new solar farm which is expected to provide more than a third of the electrical needs of Sacramento International Airport is expected to be operational by the end of the year.

Moody’s Investors Upgrade Sacramento Intl Airport Credit Rating

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the credit rating on Sacramento County Airport Revenue Bonds

Airport Records 42 Months of Increased Passenger Growth

As of September, passenger traffic at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has increased a robust 6.4% year-to-date over 2016. September also marks the 42nd consecutive month of month-over-month growth, reversing passengers lost during the recession and pointing to record-breaking traffic by the end of 2017 or 2018

Southwest Adds Service to 5 New Destinations from Sacramento

Routes include popular vacation spots & airport's 8th East Coast destination

Airport Gas Station Will Be Closed Wednesday Evening-Thursday Morning

Closure will impact all operations, including food sales and restrooms

New Website Map Shows Where Parking is Available at Sacramento International Airport

Passengers encouraged to check parking conditions on the web page before entering the airport

Summer Travel Tips: Arrive Early, Know Your Parking Options, Be Prepared

Airport offers 150 daily nonstop flights in June, with more on tap in August

Airport Schedules Emergency Drill on Wednesday, May 24

Realistic exercise will test emergency preparedness of airport staff and community first responders

JetBlue Has Moved to Terminal B

Jet bridge repairs will take an indefinite amount of time

Sacramento Intl Airport’s Food and Beverage Program Takes Top Honors

Overall program in both terminals named first place in international contest

Southwest Adds New Nonstop Service to Long Beach & Spokane

Additional flights to San Diego and Seattle also planned

Announcement: New Daily Service between Sacramento and Newark, N.J. on United Airlines

Daily nonstop adds connections between Sacramento, East Coast, Caribbean and Europe

Oroville dam situation not affecting flight operations at Sacramento International Airport

Please follow your local Office of Emergency Services agency for updates

SMF Tops 10 Million Passengers Served for 1st Time Since 2008

Numbers for 2016 reflect nearly three years of steady growth

Holiday Travel Begins; Arrive Early & Be Prepared with Information

A little information goes a long way in making spirits bright

Mobile Passport Control Expands to Sacramento Intl Airport

Free mobile app expedites customs processing

Get your beach on! New service to Cabo starts in June

Saturday flights between SMF-SJD begin Saturday, June 10

Thanksgiving Travel Tips from Sacramento International Airport

Arrive early & be prepared with information to make the most of your Turkey Day experience

Airport Holiday Entertainment Series Begins Nov. 18

Local musicians will play selected dates until Dec. 24

Sacramento International Airport installs high-tech exit lanes in Terminal B

State-of-the-art-technology will enhance safety, reduce operational costs

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones Banned From Air Transportation

Emergency ban goes into effective 9 a.m. PST Saturday, Oct. 15

Southwest Adds New Nonstop Service to Salt Lake City; Service Begins March 2017

Tickets for new service go on sale today

New TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center opens in Terminal B

Flyers who pre-enroll can process their application in 15 minutes or less

Sacramento Airport Continues Upwards Trend in Passenger Growth

Traffic up 5.1 % Over 2015; New Customer Service Enhancements Ease Way for Fall Travelers

Southbound I-5 onramp at Airport Boulevard to be closed at midnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Caltrans will close the onramp from midnight until mid-morning all weekend; drivers will be directed to a detour

Roadwork on I-80 to Cause Delays Aug. 26-29; Customers Advised to Plan Ahead

Add 45 minutes to travel time or use Business 80 as alternate route

Customers Leaving Airport After Midnight Aug. 3-4 May Experience Delays

Caltrans roadwork will close on ramps from midnight until early morning