With new nonstop service to Kansas City, Baltimore, Anchorage, Morelia and Puerto Vallarta, Sacramento International Airport is meeting demand and expanding its global reach. Photo courtesy of Sacramento County

SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month in airport history with 1,296,818 passengers traveling through the airport in June.

The record culminates 19 months of consistent year-over-year growth at Sacramento International Airport, which served 13,822,315 passengers in fiscal year 2025, which also set a record. Historically, July has been Sacramento International Airport’s busiest month.

"Breaking this passenger record highlights the power of smart, strategic investment in public infrastructure,” said Board Chairman and First District County Supervisor Phil Serna. “SMF continues to drive growth, tourism and regional connectivity, all of which contribute to a stronger economy for the people of Sacramento County." 

Sacramento International Airport currently offers more than 202 peak day flights on 11 domestic and international carriers, connecting travelers to 52 nonstop destinations.

“We are proud to serve so many travelers in our region and support our community’s business and leisure needs,” said Cindy Nichol, director of the Sacramento County Department of Airports. “I’m proud of all the behind-the-scenes work to keep SMF operating at this high level. It takes a huge and talented team to serve over one-million travelers each month.”

With new nonstop service to Kansas City, Baltimore, Anchorage, Morelia and Puerto Vallarta, Sacramento International Airport is meeting demand and expanding its global reach.

“SMF’s recent growth is no accident; it’s the result of strong airline partnerships,” said Stephen Clark, deputy director of Commercial Development for the Sacramento County Department of Airports. “And we’re just getting started. Securing SMF’s first transoceanic flight remains a top priority and we’re working side by side with our Regional Air Alliance to make it a reality.”