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$80+ 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SAT
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to San Antonio are usually found in February or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to San Antonio

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 December 23, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/315:20 amSMF - SAT
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Tue 1/66:25 amSAT - SMF
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$401
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/3112:43 pmSMF - SAT
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Tue 1/66:20 pmSAT - SMF
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/22$402
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:52 pmSMF - SAT
1 stop9h 25mFrontier
Tue 12/306:45 amSAT - SMF
1 stop7h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amSMF - SAT
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 amSAT - SMF
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/318:35 amSMF - SAT
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/68:30 amSAT - SMF
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$521
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:52 pmSMF - SAT
1 stop9h 25mFrontier
Mon 12/296:45 amSAT - SMF
1 stop7h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$661

Find 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 December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$185
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$385
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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 December 23, 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

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SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/17

5:30 am-1:48 pm

1 stop6h 18m

San Antonio

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-9:51 pm

2 stops16h 51m

$274

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

6:15 am-2:43 pm

1 stop6h 28m

San Antonio

Thu 1/29

4:40 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$274

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

12:30 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San Antonio

Fri 1/23

7:35 am-5:30 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$274

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

12:30 pm-12:38 am

1 stop10h 08m

San Antonio

Wed 1/28

4:29 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$274

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

12:30 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San Antonio

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$274

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/17

5:30 am-1:48 pm

1 stop6h 18m

San Antonio

Sat 1/24

2:35 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops9h 16m

$274

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

5:12 pm-12:41 am

1 stop5h 29m

San Antonio

Sat 1/24

7:00 am-9:51 pm

2 stops16h 51m

$274

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

5:12 pm-12:41 am

1 stop5h 29m

San Antonio

Mon 1/26

4:40 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$274

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/10

11:21 am-7:41 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Antonio

Sat 2/14

9:10 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$276

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/15

8:06 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 39m

San Antonio

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-9:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

$290

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Deals found on 12/22

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-San Antonio flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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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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 December 19, 2025.

Booking 72 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Antonio (average of $83). Flying from Sacramento to San Antonio in May is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 December 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to San Antonio in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% 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. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 23, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to San Antonio, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,196 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to San Antonio. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to San Antonio?

    Delta can get you from Sacramento to San Antonio in just under 6h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Sacramento to San Antonio is about 1460 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $157, 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 Delta and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $203 and $248, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to San Antonio for 57% 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 Frontier ($65), Spirit Airlines ($73), and Southwest ($112).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Antonio (average of $83). Flying from Sacramento to San Antonio in May is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to San Antonio

Discover the top 5 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$158Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$259Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$264Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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