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How early do you need to get to Sacramento airport for holiday travel? We want your tips

SMF recommends getting to the airport an hour and half before a domestic flight and even earlier for the holidays. How much time do you take?
SMF recommends getting to the airport an hour and half before a domestic flight and even earlier for the holidays. How much time do you take? dkim@sacbee.com

We’ve all heard this flying tip before: Get to the airport at least two hours before a domestic flight to allow time to get through security checks and get to the gate.

Sacramento airport officials say 2.5 hours for the holidays.

But when do you actually arrive? How much time do you need to get through Sacramento International Airport?

We want to hear from frequent fliers out of SMF.

How early should you arrive to Sacramento airport for a holiday flight? Answer in the form below or email us at utilityteam@sacbee.com.

This story was originally published November 15, 2022 at 10:50 AM.

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