Sacramento International Airport

Busiest TSA windows are 4–6 a.m. and midday peaks—PreCheck/CLEAR usually cuts waits to under 5–10 minutes.

Arrive 2 hours domestic; checkpoints close after the last flights (~12:30 a.m.).

Pedestrian bridges through the parking garage beat the shuttle for most connections—about 10 minutes door-to-door.

Terminal B requires the automated people mover after check-in/security to reach the gate concourse.

Prioritize Cafe Bernardo, Nixtaco, Magpie Café, Temple Coffee, or BAWK! over Wendy’s or Starbucks when you have time.

Most airside spots open around 4 a.m. until the last flight; gluten-free and vegan options are widely available.

Garage and Daily lots fill and close often—use the official availability page or economy lots with shuttle buffer.

Economy shuttles every 25–30 min; allow up to 60 min total from far lots.