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Cheapest round-trip
$205
Typical prices: $267-$406
Frontier
Fri 11/9Wed 11/14
AUS - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$357
Typical prices: $339-$574
Southwest
Sun 12/16Tue 1/9
AUS - SMF • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 47m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $210 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 59m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Austin to Sacramento (AUS-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Austin to Sacramento

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14
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8:21 pm - 11:04 amAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl
16h 43m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:05 pm - 7:26 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom
5h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$205Frontier
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10
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1:17 pm - 5:24 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 07m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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11:59 am - 7:26 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom
5h 27m1 stop Denver Intl
$217Frontier
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 15
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6:00 am - 11:50 amAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 50m1 stop San Diego
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2:55 pm - 11:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom
7h 04m1 stop Portland
$301Alaska Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Jan 5
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4:28 pm - 11:36 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 08m1 stop San Diego
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7:55 pm - 1:22 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom
15h 27m1 stop San Diego
$322Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 8:35 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 05m1 stop Ontario
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2:05 pm - 7:20 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom
3h 15mnonstop
$333Southwest
Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27
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5:15 am - 8:25 amAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 10m1 stop Los Angeles
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2:30 pm - 7:45 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom
3h 15mnonstop
$344Southwest
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:31 amAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 31m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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2:49 pm - 10:57 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom
6h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$357American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 6
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4:21 pm - 11:28 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:04 pm - 9:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom
6h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$376American Airlines
Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 16
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 12:58 pmAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 18m1 stop San Francisco
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12:55 pm - 11:13 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom
8h 18m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$387United Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:47 amAUS  Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 17m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:39 am - 3:54 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom
6h 15m1 stop Los Angeles
$474United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Austin to Sacramento flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Austin to Sacramento with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Austin to Sacramento?

Round-trip flights from Austin to Sacramento start at $205. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $267 to $406. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $205 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Austin to Sacramento?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Austin to Sacramento, it is 13% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 15% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Sacramento?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Sacramento at $273 round-trip.
•October ($398) and September ($398) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 45% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Austin to Sacramento the cheapest?

Flights from Austin to Sacramento are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Austin to Sacramento

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on AUS

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Key details for Austin to Sacramento flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Austin to Sacramento

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Your Austin to Sacramento flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Austin to Sacramento?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:10 pm and lands at 3:57 pm
    • Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 2:37 am.

    The flight takes about 3h 47m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Austin to Sacramento?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Austin to Sacramento?

    A nonstop flight from Austin to Sacramento takes 3h 47m, covering 1,477 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Austin to Sacramento?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Austin to Sacramento flight?

    Round-trip flights from Austin to Sacramento range from $267 to $406, with an average of $340 over the past 12 months. Anything below $267 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Austin to Sacramento flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $340. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Austin to Sacramento?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $210 round-trip via Dallas Love Field (DAL), compared to $450 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Austin to Sacramento?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Austin to Sacramento?

    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.

  • How are flight departures from Austin to Sacramento spread across the day?

    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%.

  • Have flight prices from Austin to Sacramento changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $205 to $1,073. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Austin to Sacramento looking right now?

    One-way fares from Austin to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $158, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?

    Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Payless

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Austin to Sacramento?

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Austin to Sacramento pass through?

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

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • San Diego (SAN) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Austin to Sacramento?

    On the Austin to Sacramento route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 25%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $299 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $394: a $95 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines are available from Austin to Sacramento?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Austin and Sacramento.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Austin to 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 19m via Burbank Bob Hope (BUR).

  • What is the time difference between Austin and Sacramento?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Sacramento?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Austin to Sacramento flights?

    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.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Austin to Sacramento flights?

    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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Where can passengers arriving at Sacramento International Airport rent a car?

    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.

  • Where can you take your service animal for a potty break at SMF?

    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.

  • Are there lactating rooms at Austin international airport?

    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.

  • Which activities are available at Austin international airport?

    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.

Your guide to booking Austin to Sacramento flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $299 - about $95 less than Sunday (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Austin to Sacramento trip for April. Fares historically average $273 round-trip in that month - typically $125 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $210 round-trip on this route - about $240 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • There are pet relief zones at Austin International Airport (AUS) for travelers who are bringing their four-legged companions. They can be found on the ground floor at the far ends of the Barbara Jordan Terminal parking garage.
  • Check out the local artists' paintings that are on display throughout the airport at Austin International Airport. Additionally, catch some live performances by regional musicians on the airport's stage. They perform at six different locations.
  • Sometimes, traveling can be exhausting. Upon arrival, visit the Massage Bar at the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to receive a foot or chair massage. The massage parlor is in terminal B's airside area.
  • Locate your friends or relatives in the free waiting area if they pick you up at the Sacramento International Airport. With easy access to both terminals, the Free Waiting Area is situated next to the Interstate 5 entrance/exit. Vehicles must always be supervised, and there is a three-hour time limit.
  • Mothers arriving at Sacramento international airport can take advantage of the breastfeeding rooms. The accommodations are located at both terminals after security next to the women's restrooms. The rooms are large and equipped with a chair, a sink, and electrical outlets for pumping.

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