Truckee, California

Private charter · SMF → TKF

Sacramento to Truckee

89 miles, about 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Sacramento to Truckee, door to door faster.

Trade about 2 hours on the road for about 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Sacramento International Airport in Sacramento to Truckee Tahoe Airport in Truckee, 89 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
89 mi
Flight
30 min
Driving
2 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SMFSacramentoTKFTruckee
SMF → TKF89 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers15 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Sacramento

Airports in Sacramento

  • SMF

    Major airport

    Sacramento International Airport

    Sacramento · KSMF

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    8,605 ft

  • SAC

    Commercial airport

    Sacramento Executive Airport

    Sacramento · KSAC

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    5,503 ft

  • MCC

    Commercial airport

    McClellan Airfield

    Sacramento · KMCC

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    10,599 ft

  • MHR

    Commercial airport

    Sacramento Mather Airport

    Sacramento · KMHR

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    11,301 ft

  • KEDU

    Regional airport

    University Airport

    Davis

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    3,176 ft

  • KDWA

    Regional airport

    Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport

    Davis/Woodland/Winters

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    6,000 ft

Arriving Truckee

Airports in Truckee

  • TKF

    Commercial airport

    Truckee Tahoe Airport

    Truckee · KTRK

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    7,001 ft

  • RNO

    Major airport

    Reno Tahoe International Airport

    Reno · KRNO

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    11,001 ft

  • CSN

    Commercial airport

    Carson Airport

    Carson City · KCXP

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    6,101 ft

  • KRTS

    Regional airport

    Reno-Stead Airport

    Reno

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    9,000 ft

  • BLU

    Regional airport

    Blue Canyon Nyack Airport

    Emigrant Gap · KBLU

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    3,300 ft

  • KO79

    Regional airport

    Sierraville Dearwater Airport

    Sierraville

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    3,093 ft

When you land

Things to do in Truckee

Truckee began as a railroad and logging town on the Central Pacific line over Donner Pass, and its historic downtown still lines the tracks with brick and timber storefronts. Today it is the hub of North Lake Tahoe’s ski and mountain life, close to Palisades Tahoe, site of the 1960 Winter Olympics, as well as Northstar and Sugar Bowl. Private communities such as Martis Camp and Lahontan have made the area a major second-home market, and a growing number of residents now live and work here full time.

  1. 01

    Palisades Tahoe

    Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, the resort combines two mountains linked by a base-to-base gondola, known for steep terrain, big bowls and a lively village.

  2. 02

    Northstar California

    Just south of Truckee, Northstar offers family-friendly groomers, terrain parks and a village with an outdoor ice rink, and becomes a lift-served mountain bike park in summer.

  3. 03

    Donner Memorial State Park

    On the shore of Donner Lake, the park’s High Sierra Crossing Museum tells the story of the Donner Party and the emigrants and railroad builders who crossed these mountains.

  4. 04

    Historic Downtown Truckee

    Commercial Row’s restored 19th-century buildings house restaurants, bars, outfitters and shops, and the Amtrak California Zephyr still stops at the depot.

  5. 05

    Donner Lake

    West of town, this clear mountain lake offers public piers, beaches, kayaking and fishing, with Donner Pass and its historic railroad tunnels above.

  6. 06

    Sand Harbor

    On Lake Tahoe’s Nevada shore, granite boulders, clear turquoise water and sandy coves make this one of the lake’s best beaches, and it hosts a summer Shakespeare festival.

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Questions

Sacramento to Truckee flights

How long is a private flight from Sacramento to Truckee?

About 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 89 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2 hours.

Which airports do flights from Sacramento to Truckee use?

You can depart from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC), or McClellan Airfield (MCC) and arrive at Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF), Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), or Carson Airport (CSN). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Sacramento to Truckee cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Sacramento and Truckee?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Truckee back to Sacramento are priced the same way.

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