Cheap flights from Sacramento to Austin

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Cheapest round-trip flights $206
Southwest 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Sat, Jul 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Austin is currently $206
Cheapest one-way flight $101
Southwest 1 stop 5 hr Thu, Jul 30
The cheapest one-way flight from Sacramento to Austin is currently $101
Cheapest nonstop flights $251
Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Sun, Aug 2 — Sat, Aug 8
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Sacramento to Austin is currently $251
Last-minute weekend getaway $315
Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sacramento to Austin is currently $315
Cheapest business class flights $496
Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Mon, Aug 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sacramento to Austin is currently $496
Fastest flight 3 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Sacramento to Austin takes 3 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Austin is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $170–260
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $260–350

Popular airlines from Sacramento to Austin

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $206
    Typical price: $210–485
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SMF - AUS Every day
    1242 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - AUS Every day
  • American
    from $211
    Typical price: $240–420
    312 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - AUS Every day
  • United
    from $239
    Typical price: $240–430
    239 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - AUS Every day
  • Delta
    from $217
    Typical price: $265–640
    162 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - AUS Every day
  • Alaska
    from $257
    Typical price: $265–550
    88 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - AUS Every day
  • Frontier
    from $210
    Typical price: $215–540
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - AUS Every day

Popular airports near Sacramento

  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 16 min 9 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 1 hr 39 min 81 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 1 hr 55 min 87 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 1 hr 30 min 71 mi

Popular airports near Austin

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 24 min 6 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 3 hr 14 min 186 mi
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 2 hr 44 min 144 mi
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
    San Antonio United States 1 hr 16 min 66 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Austin

The cheapest flights from Sacramento to Austin are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $170 to $260.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $206. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to Austin is $206, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 4.
  • The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to Austin is $211, flying from May 25 to May 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to Austin is $239, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to Austin is $217, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Austin is $257, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Sacramento to Austin is $210, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 16.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Austin starts at $206 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sat, Jul 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $101 and departs on Thu, Jul 30.
3 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Sacramento to Austin.
Austin has mild winters and very hot, humid summers that make some outdoor activities inadvisable. Most visitors arrive Mar–Sep. Spring sees crowds for the South by Southwest (SXSW) music and film festival (Mar) and the blooming of the bluebonnet (mid-Mar–mid Apr), which is the Texas state flower. Hotels are especially crowded during college graduation weekends (May). Fall's popular events are the Austin City Limits music festival (Sep), college football season (Sep–Nov) and the Austin Film Festival (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sacramento to Austin.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sacramento to Austin really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sacramento to Austin.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 1,242 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sacramento to Austin are:
  • American offers 312 connecting flights per week. American flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
  • United offers 239 connecting flights per week. United flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
  • Delta offers 162 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
  • Alaska offers 88 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
  • Frontier offers 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sacramento and Austin.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $206. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to Austin is $206, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 4.
  • The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to Austin is $211, flying from May 25 to May 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to Austin is $239, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to Austin is $217, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Austin is $257, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Sacramento to Austin is $210, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 16.
Southwest flies direct from Sacramento to Austin.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Sacramento to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and Austin at price $315 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
Southwest flies direct from Sacramento to Austin.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Sacramento to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Sacramento to Austin on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sacramento and Austin start at $251 from Sun, Aug 2 to Sat, Aug 8 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sacramento to Austin, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sacramento and Austin start at $496 from Sat, Aug 1 to Mon, Aug 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sacramento and Austin start at $206 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sat, Jul 4.
To book business class trips from Sacramento to Austin, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sacramento and Austin starts at $315 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and Austin at price $315 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to Austin, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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