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

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 8:32 am
• Latest: departs at 3:55 pm and lands at 7:12 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 17m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Austin takes 3h 17m, 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 Sacramento to Austin range from $243 to $399, with an average of $310 over the past 12 months. Anything below $243 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $310 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $202 round-trip via Portland (PDX), compared to $442 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Sacramento to Austin flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening 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 $191 to $1,853. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Sacramento to Austin route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $147, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $57 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar

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

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 19% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Sacramento to Austin. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $279 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $383, a difference of $104.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Sacramento and Austin.

Flying via Hollywood Burbank (BUR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 02m, compared with 5h 23m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 5h 24m via Ontario (ONT).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Austin are Sixth Street, University of Texas at Austin and ACL Live at The Moody Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Austin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sacramento to Austin 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
• JetBlue: 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.

If you have an early flight at SFM airport, spend your night at one of the hotels near the airport. The Four Points Sheraton Sacramento International Airport is one of the hotels. This hotel is about 4 miles from the airport and has an outdoor pool. You can also book your room at Homewood Suites in the Natomas business district. Hampton Inn and Suites also provides a complimentary airport shuttle.

SFM has several parking options if you plan on leaving your car at the airport. For the hourly parking lot, go to Terminal B. However, airport shuttles are not provided from hourly parking lot. The airport shuttles pick up passengers at the baggage claim area outside doors 3 and 4. Daily parking options are available in Terminals A and B with free airport shuttle service to the terminals. Economy parking lots are also available.

Most airlines tend to have layovers in their hub airports. American Airlines has one layover at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) or Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport(DFW). Spirit Airlines also has one layover at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). United Airlines is the only airline with two layovers, mostly at Denver International Airport (DEN) and Houston George Bush International Airport (IAH) or San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

If you lose your items at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, you need not stress. If you leave or lose your items on board, contact your airline. Visit the AUS lost and found department at the west end of the baggage claim area past Carousel 1. Contact the TSA Lost and Found department for the items lost at the security checkpoint.