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$131 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to San Antonio

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Cheapest round-trip
$216
Overall average: $370
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Cheapest one-way
$117
Typical prices: $194-$352
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Cheapest • from $216 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $366 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 03m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 48% compared to booking last minute.
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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

Sun, May 10 - Tue, May 12
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5:22 pm - 8:14 pm
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24h 52m
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7:54 pm - 10:43 am
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16h 49m
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$216Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, May 11
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3:11 pm - 11:08 am
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17h 57m
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8:59 pm - 4:27 pm
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21h 28m
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$221Frontier
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
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11:03 am - 3:09 pm
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26h 06m
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4:49 pm - 11:23 am
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20h 34m
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$241Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
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5:22 pm - 8:14 pm
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24h 52m
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8:59 pm - 4:27 pm
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$261Frontier
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
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26h 06m
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4:49 pm - 10:05 am
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19h 16m
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$266Frontier
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
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11:03 am - 2:15 pm
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25h 12m
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2:59 pm - 11:23 am
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22h 24m
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$280Frontier
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
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26h 06m
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4:49 pm - 11:23 am
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$292Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
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17h 20m
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$301Frontier
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23
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18h 18m
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$307Frontier
Mon, Apr 6 - Fri, Apr 10
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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.

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 September, where tickets cost $347 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $548 and $424 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 48% 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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$117
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to San Antonio

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to San Antonio 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 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 $131 for a one-way ticket and $216 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 $384 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 $325 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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7.5Entertainment
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

6.0 GoodChris, Mar 2026
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

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.

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Delta flights recently are always delayed AND at jfk tney get the gates further away (need To walk 20’ to get to them/all the way at the end of the terminal). Not sure whats happening but price doesnt match experience!

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

Rough flight No beverage service due to turbulence Bottom Seat cushion was non existent

They put me on an earlier and I got home sooner

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

Where do I start!! I was delayed with my flight from Dallas to Tampa. On the way back from Tampa to Dallas the flight was delayed over 4 hours+. I was put on another flight that was also delayed but not as long. Traveling on American Airlines is becoming exhausing.

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

The flight attendants and the service is getting worse by the day.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

Bad airline to travel with my flight was delayed for more than 3 hours they act like it’s normal

flight delayed because of poor staffing and organization - confusion from gate agents and flight attendant supervisors scheduling a missing flight attendant. flight delay 1 hr 30 min

My flight was delayed by over an hour and the turbulance was horrible.

This flight cancelled. I am in the airport right now and my kids sleep on the floor. We are waiting for information in the line 4 hours and rude woman from spirit airline offers us flight to Austin on 23 February. No water no food offer. The offer to book hotel and they will refund 150$. The nearest hotel 450$ per night. So I got flight to San Antonio 02/22 at 7am. I hate this company, they are rude and no empathy. So many people with kids were there. And I don’t sleep and it is cold here. I don’t have warm clothes for me and my kids. And I don’t have money for transport from San Antonio to my Austin.

The flight was delayed over an hour which got us into DFW at approximately 2:20 am

Terrible. Spirit cancelled the flight with 3 hours notice and were absolutely no help getting another flight. Had to make my own reservation on another airline and arrived in Dallas 12 hours later.

They cancelled the flight due to crew unavailability. The next day they cancelled the flight again.

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.

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