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$84 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to San Antonio

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Cheapest round-trip
$215
Overall average: $423
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Fri 3/6Sat 3/14
SMF - SAT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$84
Typical prices: $164-$285
Frontier
Mon 3/9
SMF - SAT • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to San Antonio (SMF-SAT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to San Antonio 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 San Antonio

Fri, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 14
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4:41 pm - 9:06 am
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14h 25m
1 stop
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10:05 am - 11:06 am
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27h 01m
1 stop
$215Frontier
Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 15
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4:41 pm - 9:06 am
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14h 25m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:05 am - 11:06 am
SAT
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SMF
27h 01m
1 stop
$218Frontier
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
United Airlines Logo
1:07 pm - 8:56 pm
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5h 49m
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United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 10:30 pm
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SMF
8h 20m
1 stop
$237United Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, Mar 26
Frontier Logo
4:51 pm - 12:17 am
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5h 26m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:45 am - 11:06 am
SAT
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SMF
6h 21m
1 stop
$238Frontier
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 4:55 pm
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SAT
6h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 8:26 pm
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SMF
8h 06m
2 stops
$242United Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Sat, Mar 28
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5:15 am - 1:14 pm
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SAT
5h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:47 am - 9:36 am
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SMF
5h 49m
1 stop
$257United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 1:08 pm
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SAT
5h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:14 pm - 8:31 pm
SAT
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SMF
8h 17m
2 stops
$262United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 10
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11:35 am - 9:25 pm
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SAT
7h 50m
1 stop
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1:23 pm - 5:52 pm
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SMF
6h 29m
1 stop
$264United Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 23
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6:00 am - 5:10 pm
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SAT
9h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 11:06 am
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SMF
6h 21m
1 stop
$265Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14
United Airlines Logo
12:58 pm - 10:57 pm
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7h 59m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 10:44 pm
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6h 54m
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$271United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to San Antonio flights

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

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Planning a trip from Sacramento to San Antonio? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to San Antonio?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to San Antonio, 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 San Antonio is February, where tickets cost $334 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $423 and $421 respectively.

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

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 San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$84
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to San Antonio

  • What are the transportation choices from the San Antonio International Airport (SAT)?

    One choice that utilizes public transportation to get from the San Antonio International Airport to the downtown area is to take the line number seven bus operated by VIA Metropolitan Transit, that can make the trip downtown in about 18min. Travelers that would like to take a taxi on this route can expect a trip time of around 12min.

  • Which hotels are near San Antonio international airport?

    One of the most convenient choices that sits adjacent to the terminal buildings at the San Antonio International Airport is the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport, that offers complimentary shuttle service not only to and from the airport but also to any destinations that are within 3 miles of the hotel.

  • Where are the car rental desks at San Antonio International Airport?

    Every one of the rental car agencies that operate at this airport do so at the consolidated rental car facility of the airport. You can get to this area after your flight by making your way up to the mezzanine level you will find in terminal B. Once there, you will cross the pedestrian brindge to get to the rental car facility.

  • Where will my ride pick me up at San Antonio International Airport?

    All of the rideshare companies that operate at this airport will meet their customers at the outer commercial curbside on the lower level of terminal A.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to San Antonio?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to San Antonio was $84 for a one-way ticket and $215 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Sacramento to San Antonio. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to San Antonio?

    Sacramento airport is called Sacramento Intl and the only airport in San Antonio is San Antonio.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to San Antonio?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to San Antonio?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and San Antonio, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to San Antonio are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $385 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 $331 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 San Antonio.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

    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 San Antonio with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and SAT 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 San Antonio?

    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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio

  • If you prefer to ride from downtown Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) without having to drive your own car, consider riding on bus route number 142, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, that makes the trip from the downtown area to the terminal in around 17min.
  • For travelers looking to pass the time before their flight, Sacramento International Airport offers a wide variety of art installations found throughout the terminal buildings at the airport. One of the highlights of this collection are two pillars sitting in the baggage claim area of the terminal that look as though they got constructed entirely of airline luggage.
  • If you are looking for a comfortable place to wait for your flight at the Sacramento International Airport, consider one of the two Escape Lounge locations you will find in each terminal at this airport. These lounges offer a quiet and comfortable place to wait for your flight that includes plenty of great seating options, as well as a good selection of food and beverage menu options.
  • Travelers taking a pet or service animal through Sacramento International Airport should be aware that this airport offers four different pet relief areas. The two outdoor pet relief areas have locations adjacent to the passenger drop-off area. The indoor areas have locations adjacent to gates A1 and B11.
  • Passengers driving to Sacramento International Airport should know that this airport offers a large selection of parking choices. One of the most economical choices you will find at this airport are the east and west economy lots that offer a much lower daily rate than those lots adjacent to the terminal building, plus they offer shuttle services to the terminal.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to San Antonio

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to San Antonio. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4275 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

10.0 ExcellentPieter, Jan 2026
LGB - DAL
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

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.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Because I was moved to an exit row, the snacks in economy comfort, the selection of snacks was better.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The entertainment screens were not working and there was no air condition the entire flight. Very uncomfortable.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

The staff was hospitable and professional. The seat had a bit of wear. The winner shade was stuck 1/4 open. I received the best of both worlds. The morning sun was able to come in and blind the screen i was trying to use while at the same time it was too low to look out and enjoy the view. Rather embarrassing for a 1st class ticket.

United is an incompetent airline. They parked the plane on the tarmac for an hour after arriving because they “didn’t have a gate available” it was actually some sort of lie because as we de planed there were approximately 9 open and manned and empty gates that we walked past. Many people on the flight missed connections for the hour long sit on the tarmac. Utterly baffling and incompetent behavior from United flight ops.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

I am very appreciative of the help provided to me by Dennis and Whitney. I had lost my phone at EWR airport and they were very kind in assisting me. This included advice on how to file a report and also helping me connect with family. The pilot was also great about keeping passengers updated on the flight progress with regular communications over the system.

The screens were inoperable for movies and such, but everything else was just fine

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

Crew was helpful and cheerful especially when they had no refreshments to work with. The plane was never serviced and had nothing but limited water and coffee onboard. For the price point, a concern of services.

AA did not allow to board a flight because my connecting flight from DFW had been canceled. I got on another flight to another city. No service on the plane and I did not use their entertainment system.

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

They made me pay $40 to check a bag that was listed as free when I bought my ticket. Then before boarding they offered to check any bags free.

The seats from lax to DFW was so tight that I could not move my legs . No WiFi and had to pay . Not a good selection of entertainment

That gate is like a ducking shelter at Newark No where to sit Outlets that don’t work Bathrooms that are dirty

For the cost you can't e too critical, but the inablitiy to recline the seat and minimal cushioning in the seats made for a less than comfortable flight. Other than that we had an ealry departure and arrival, boarding was smooth.

Horrible experience. First and last time using this airline. Made an announcement that boarding will start in 15 minutes, canceled the flight 5 minutes later due to no airline staff. Had to book another flight on Delta since Spirit had no other flights arriving to my original destination the same day. I wouldn't recommend anyone to fly with Spirit. No wonder why it consistently ranks high among worst airlines.

The plane was supposed to leave at 12:59 Amma and another plane took us around 9:30 am. There were 7 delay announcements. We were to receive a voucher of $12 back to pay for food at any place in the airport. One passenger tried to use the voucher was denied. I did not receive the voucher for me, my son, and grandson. I went to the desk and informed them and they took my phone # and email and they told me to wait. I did and was never sent. The plane was uncomfortable, the crew was dismissive of anyone beyond the last two seats. I will NEVER fly or recommend Spirit Airlines again.

I knew what I was getting into, but never again. Hour long bag drop. 1.5 hour delay. 1 hr 45 mins sitting on the tarmac after landing. They lost a bunch of bags but luckily not mine. Awful experience.

Our flight got rescheduled 48 hours later, the airline didn’t pay a penny for our expenses.

Uncomfortable seats and tiny tray table. Expensive snacks. Flight was on time and crew was pleasant but take me back to Southwest!

Boarding and unboarding processes were pretty smooth. I gave a low score for Boarding because of how my flight was missing from all the boards at the airport, and when I checked the flight status on the Spirit website, it said it would be departing from Terminal E, gate D15. There are no "D" gates in terminal E.

The flight was on time and the crew was very professional and accommodating. When other airlines are canceling flights Spirit is still flying with on time flights. I have no complaints and will continue to choose Spirit when it is the best option for me.

Prices for bags are extremely expensive and if you go higher on weight, the charge is ridiculous.

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