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$83+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Antonio (SMF - SAT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SAT
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to San Antonio are usually found in August or September, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to San Antonio

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to San Antonio (SAT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$83
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$385
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Antonio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:37 pmSMF - SAT
1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/42:37 pmSAT - SMF
1 stop25h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11$146
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2312:13 pmSMF - SAT
1 stop28h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/2610:51 pmSAT - SMF
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/261:09 amSMF - SAT
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/296:55 pmSAT - SMF
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3112:58 pmSMF - SAT
2 stops8h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/45:56 pmSAT - SMF
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$292
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1412:11 pmSMF - SAT
1 stop25h 03mFrontier
Sun 11/162:54 pmSAT - SMF
1 stop22h 32mFrontier
Deal found 5/11$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/411:25 amSMF - SAT
2 stops10h 17mDelta
Tue 6/106:00 amSAT - SMF
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 5/11$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/218:25 amSMF - SAT
2 stops7h 00mSouthwest
Tue 10/281:40 pmSAT - SMF
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 5/11$357
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1212:58 pmSMF - SAT
1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/146:35 amSAT - SMF
1 stop7h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/10$771

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to San Antonio that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to San Antonio that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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San Antonio

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/28

7:37 pm-5:04 am

1 stop7h 27m

San Antonio

Wed 6/4

2:37 pm-1:44 pm

1 stop25h 07m

$146

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/23

12:13 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop28h 23m

San Antonio

Mon 5/26

10:51 pm-9:46 am

1 stop12h 55m

$268

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/4

6:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop5h 35m

San Antonio

Mon 6/9

12:45 pm-4:14 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$287

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/31

12:58 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops8h 01m

San Antonio

Mon 8/4

5:56 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$292

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/21

8:25 am-5:25 pm

2 stops7h 00m

San Antonio

Tue 10/28

1:40 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$357

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/5

7:37 pm-10:47 am

1 stop13h 10m

$83

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/12

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$144

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/25

9:05 am-7:00 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$149

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/5

6:34 am-9:27 pm

2 stops12h 53m

$189

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Deals found on 5/11

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to San Antonio

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to San Antonio in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-San Antonio flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-San Antonio flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-San Antonio flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-San Antonio flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-San Antonio flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to San Antonio

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to San Antonio

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to San Antonio. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to San Antonio?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Antonio (average of $295). Flying from Sacramento to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to SAT?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to San Antonio. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to San Antonio in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to San Antonio flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Antonio by month

Plan your trip to San Antonio by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Antonio ranges from 1.6 - 3.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit San Antonio when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in San Antonio by month

Plan your trip to San Antonio by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Antonio, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Antonio

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Antonio. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Antonio. Reviews last updated May 12, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to San Antonio round-trip?

    Currently priced at $146, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to San Antonio and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $287 and $292, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to San Antonio for 59% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to San Antonio one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to San Antonio are Spirit Airlines ($83), Delta ($144), and Southwest ($149).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to San Antonio that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to San Antonio flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to San Antonio?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to San Antonio.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to San Antonio?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to San Antonio by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Antonio (average of $295). Flying from Sacramento to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to San Antonio

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to San Antonio. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$142Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$307Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$352Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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