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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to Sacramento:

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 pm and lands at 4:01 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 2:41 am.

The flight takes about 3h 51m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Austin to Sacramento takes 3h 51m, covering 1,477 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Austin to Sacramento range from $257 to $423, with an average of $339 over the past 12 months. Anything below $257 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $339 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $186 round-trip via Long Beach Municipal (LGB), compared to $522 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Austin to Sacramento flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $203 to $1,491. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Austin to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $172, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Payless

Flights from Austin to Sacramento usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

One-stop flights from Austin to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 23% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Austin to Sacramento. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $282 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $434, a difference of $152.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between Austin and Sacramento.

Flying via Ontario (ONT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 59m, compared with 5h 17m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 17m via Long Beach Municipal (LGB).

Sacramento is 2 hours behind Austin (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Austin to Sacramento flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Consider renting a vehicle at the airport if you're a passenger flying into Sacramento International Airport. Available in the rental car terminal are the car rental companies. A complimentary shuttle service runs between the rental center and the airport terminals. The onsite car rentals include Alamo, Avis, Advantage, Dollar, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, E-Z Rent a Car, Payless, Thrifty, National, and Zipcar. For those who want offsite car rentals, Advance Rent A Vehicles offers a shuttle to their site.

There are pet relief zones at each terminal for passengers traveling with service animals. The grassy space outside the building's east end is where you'll find the Terminal A pet relieving area. On the first floor, baggage claim, near the southern end of the terminal, is where pets can relieve themselves on the grass patio area. Near the hourly parking lot's northeast corner is a second pet relief area.

Lactating mothers should use the breastfeeding rooms at Austin International Airport. The East concourse has a mother's room close to gate 10. Additionally, the Mamava Lactation Suite provides a private area for pumping or nursing breast milk. Two bench seats, a tiny folding table, power outlets, USB ports, a mirror, and a privacy door are all included in the suite. It is situated in the Barbara Jordan Terminal.

The Austin International Airport offers a variety of activities. The Family Viewing Facility is a public outdoor viewing area with paved parking and picnic tables where you may observe airplanes taking off and landing. The Knot Anymore Massage facility offers chair massages as well. The massage room is located at Gates 7 and 14 of the Barbara Jordan Terminal.