Which airport should I fly into for Davis?

For long-haul and international flights, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the main gateway near Davis. The closest airport, Sacramento International Airport (SMF), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Davis?

The nearest is about 13 mi (21 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Davis?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Davis

The closest airports to Davis, California: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Davis, California is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 44 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
SMF	Sacramento International AirportSacramento, United States	13 mi / 21 km	44 min	International
SAC	Sacramento Executive AirportSacramento, United States	14 mi / 22 km	26 min	Regional
MHR	Sacramento Mather AirportSacramento, United States	24 mi / 38 km	46 min	Regional
APC	Napa County AirportNapa, United States	37 mi / 60 km	1 hr 7 min	Regional
MYV	Yuba County AirportMarysville, United States	39 mi / 63 km	1 hr 10 min	Regional
CCR	Buchanan FieldConcord, United States	42 mi / 68 km	1 hr 16 min	Regional
AUN	Auburn Municipal AirportAuburn, United States	45 mi / 73 km	1 hr 21 min	Regional
NOT	Gnoss FieldNovato, United States	52 mi / 84 km	1 hr 34 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the most convenient at about 13 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Davis. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with SMF.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near SMF saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Davis is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 44 min by road.