Sacramento International Airport has two active passenger terminals. Terminal B handles American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, and United. Terminal A handles Alaska and several domestic low-cost carriers. After you collect luggage, walk to the outer curb at the center island. Look for the commercial ground transportation zone marked for limousines and prearranged cars. Your driver texts or calls the number on the reservation once your flight touches down. We monitor commercial arrivals at no charge and adjust pickup time for early landings or delays. The curb can get crowded during the 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM bank of inbound flights. Airport police enforce a strict no-standing rule, so the vehicle may need to circle if you are not ready.
Sedan transfers to SMF start at $130 from Natomas.
One-way sedan pricing includes taxes and airport fees, plus a 60-minute grace period for domestic arrivals. Gratuity, parking, and additional stops are extra. Larger vehicles such as SUVs, executive sedans, and Mercedes Sprinter vans are priced by quote. Child safety seats and inside-terminal meet-and-greet are available for an additional fee. Rates below reflect standard weekday sedans from private residences, offices, or hotels.
| Neighborhood | Typical Sedan Rate | Off-Peak Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Natomas | $130 | 10-15 minutes |
| West Sacramento | $130 | 15-20 minutes |
| Downtown Sacramento | $130 | 15-25 minutes |
| Arden-Arcade | $130 | 20-30 minutes |
| Davis | $130 | 25-35 minutes |
| Elk Grove | $130 | 25-35 minutes |
| Roseville | $130 | 30-45 minutes |
| Folsom | $135 | 35-50 minutes |
Drive times depend on I-5, I-80, and the downtown interchange.
SMF sits northwest of the city near the junction of Interstate 5 and Airport Boulevard. Morning rush on I-5 south slows near the Garden Highway exit and again across the American River. Evening traffic backs up where I-5 meets I-80 and U.S. 50 near the Golden 1 Center arena district. We typically route Davis arrivals via Interstate 5 to Interstate 80 west and West Sacramento arrivals via Interstate 5 or local river roads. For Folsom we use U.S. 50 east; for Roseville we use Interstate 80 east. We advise booking airport departures at least 90 minutes before domestic flights and two hours before international departures.
Honest limitation: curbside hold times at SMF are short.
Airport police do not allow vehicles to wait at the commercial curb for more than a few minutes. Your chauffeur cannot park with a sign and wait indefinitely. If you are delayed inside the terminal, the driver will circle and return. Inside-terminal meet-and-greet can eliminate this issue for guests with large groups or excess luggage. That service costs extra but is worth considering for international arrivals or first-time visitors.