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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Austin (SMF-AUS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Austin that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Austin

Wed, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
9:57 am - 7:33 pmSMF-AUS
7h 36m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 10:26 pmAUS-SMF
5h 26m1 stop
$145American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 16 - Mon, Jul 21
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7:26 pm - 11:00 amSMF-AUS
13h 34m1 stop
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4:34 pm - 11:06 amAUS-SMF
20h 32m1 stop
Thu, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:31 am - 3:29 pmSMF-AUS
27h 58m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:34 pm - 6:27 pmAUS-SMF
27h 53m1 stop
$170Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 5:02 amSMF-AUS
21h 32m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:19 pmAUS-SMF
12h 19m1 stop
$178Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 5:02 amSMF-AUS
9h 47m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:56 pmAUS-SMF
19h 56m1 stop
$182Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 31
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:17 pmSMF-AUS
5h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:20 am - 2:07 pmAUS-SMF
8h 47m1 stop
$297Delta
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5
Delta Logo
10:25 am - 5:28 pmSMF-AUS
5h 03m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:10 am - 8:55 amAUS-SMF
5h 45m1 stop
$329Delta
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Wed, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 12
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 12:05 amSMF-AUS
6h 50m2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 4:15 pmAUS-SMF
5h 10m1 stop
$338Southwest
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Mon, Jun 30 - Fri, Jul 4
Frontier Logo
12:15 pm - 11:48 pmSMF-AUS
9h 33m1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:53 pm - 5:53 pmAUS-SMF
6h 00m1 stop
$340Frontier
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Tue, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 22
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 10:55 pmSMF-AUS
7h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:25 am - 4:05 pmAUS-SMF
6h 40m1 stop
$342Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to Austin

 
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Austin flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Austin to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sacramento to Austin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Austin on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Sacramento, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Austin is August, where tickets cost $283 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $427 and $413 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Austin?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Austin, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$72
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Austin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Austin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Austin

  • Are there hotels near Sacramento International Airport that provide free airport shuttles?

    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.

  • Can I find on-site parking at Sacramento International Airport?

    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.

  • What are the layover options between SFM and AUS?

    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).

  • How can I get my lost Item at Austin Bergstrom International Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Austin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Austin was $72 for a one-way ticket and $145 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Austin?

    A passport is not required to fly from Sacramento to Austin.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to Austin?

    Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to Austin flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Austin?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Austin flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to Austin?

    There are nonstop flights from Sacramento to Austin on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Austin, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Austin are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $443 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $368 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Austin?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Austin.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Austin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Austin?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Austin with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and AUS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Austin?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Austin from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Austin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $178 or less one-way and $395 or less round-trip.
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has baby care facilities for breastfeeding and diaper-changing. You can find one room at the airside in Terminal A near gate A10 and another in Terminal B near gate B15.
  • If you have a concern or question, visit the information desk for assistance. The desk is located at Terminal A, First Floor, at the center of the baggage claim area. Sacramento International Airport also has volunteers available to help.
  • Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) offers assistance to travelers with less mobility. Wheelchairs are available once you alight from your flight, and you can use them up to the gate with the help of assistance staff. You can only get these services if you contact your airline before arrival.
  • There are several means of transport to downtown from Austin Bergstrom International Airport. The means you choose will determine how much you will likely spend and how fast you will arrive. If you are arriving late for your business appointment, use a taxi as a mode of transport, though it is expensive. If you are on a budget, board a bus to downtown. Shuttles are available, which will drop you at your destination.
  • Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has all-gender toilets across all the terminals. Mothers with babies can quickly change their babies in these toilets.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Austin

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4278 reviews
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7.6Entertainment
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Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

10.0 ExcellentMichael, Jun 2025SMF - SEA
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Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

The movies using Southwest WiFi kept pausing and I had to restart multiple times.

First, my flight was a usual flight nothing exceptional or unexpected. Over all it was a normal, good flight! Second, your questionaire is wholly lacking in the proper options to which one can answer a question. Often on short flights, there is no food let alone entertainment so why isn't that reflected in your questionaire? A simple "not applicable" would cover that issue appropriately but no, your form arbitrarily enters an answer based on the initial assessment which normally isn't factual. Until you provide an accurate means of assessing flights, I'll no longer be completing of these unimpressive and misleading assessements. Thank you!

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

It seems as though the provisions are even less. Although SWA used to be an economy Airline, that isn't really the case anymore. I paid over $700. for a round trip to Denver and I could have flown just about any airline for the price. The drinks are now in a 6-ounce cup and with ice I'm sure a can would fill more than 2 cups. However, I am very proud of SWA for using paper rather than continuing to contribute to the millions of plastic cups being used each day. I've thought of this fr many years and am so glad to see it come to fruition, if not by only SWA so far.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Everything worked well. Crew was as entertaining as is possible on a plane flight. Southwest still has good legroom:

The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

I’m impressed that we were on time in Sacramento after having a late departure in Newark and our made it. The staff was friendly and warm.

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious. this return flight not as tasty, but filling.

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

It’s a great flight. Service is good. Staff is awesome.

Boarding on time and fight was early but they didn't let us off the plane on time so we missed our connecting flight to Japan.

DFW-LHR Toilets not kept clean Too cramped. Aisles so narrow crew were constantly banging into people on the aisle seats. Even then, the carts used are reduced width. Other than that it was a decent flight on both legs

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

Spirit gets you there; it's no worse than any other aircraft, all things considered. (It's not like everyone else is such a hero). But - holy moses - do they nickel and dime you to absolutely every nickel - I was really expecting to have to pay to use the bathroom. And when the captain comes on with a 5 minute sales pitch about getting "points", that was like something on Bizarro world. Other than that, everyone else was professional and worked hard to get us from point A to point B. I'm not loving all the "self-service" stuff but there it is - just when the machines don't work you don't have anyone to talk to.

Easy boarding and good flight. Need to work on the beverage and snack situation

The staff was great, but because the 2nd lieutenant didn’t show up for the flight we all had to deboard and wait 2 1/2 hours for one to show up. Very disappointing the crew can’t get schedules confirmed which wouldn’t have caused this issue.

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

Easy boarding. Met expectations for a 2-3 hour flight. Early arrival at DFW caused a 39 minute delay on the tarmac in getting to our gate. 😏 overall, good flight.

My experience with Spirit went pretty much as expected. It's a no frills airline, and you get what you pay for. I don't require much, so I was grateful to have an inexpensive way to travel. It is sad to me that the gate agents and flight crew don't smile much or seem very friendly or helpful. They are competent and efficient, and that's really all I need.

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Last minute 2-3 hr delay in flight schedule; no explanation Unexpected extra $52 charge What's the benefit of choosing a cheap airline if you trick people last minute and force them to pay extra last minute? Did not appreciate being cornered.

Most uncomfortable seating I have ever experienced. And they do not provide any beverage unless purchased. Water was 4.59 a bottle. Same for a soda. A cup of water should be free. I will never fly Spirit again.

Seats are uncomfortable and too close together. Also, you missed my connection in Vegas on the way back and I ended up sleeping in the airport, flying back to Burbank instead of LAX and I got home 12 hours late.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

Early arrival. Great landing. Pilot updates. Too cold in plane.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

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