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$85+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SAT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$166
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$85
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$384
From Sacramento Intl to San Antonio
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/87:44 pmSMF - SAT
1 stop20h 52mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/157:52 pmSAT - SMF
1 stop17h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$166
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:15 pmSMF - SAT
1 stop9h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/22:54 pmSAT - SMF
1 stop22h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$250
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/232:54 pmSMF - SAT
1 stop7h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 10/276:31 pmSAT - SMF
1 stop7h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/2711:45 amSMF - SAT
2 stops10h 09mDelta
Sun 8/3112:41 pmSAT - SMF
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/11$301
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2112:15 pmSMF - SAT
2 stops7h 20mSouthwest
Sun 8/248:50 pmSAT - SMF
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/291:09 amSMF - SAT
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/16:00 amSAT - SMF
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$325
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 9/113:38 pmSMF - SAT
2 stops20h 22mFrontier
Sun 9/142:55 pmSAT - SMF
1 stop22h 31mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$346
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 10/297:15 pmSMF - SAT
2 stops20h 16mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/26:31 pmSAT - SMF
1 stop7h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/511:00 amSMF - SAT
2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/127:15 amSAT - SMF
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$370

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 June 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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San Antonio

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/8

7:44 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop20h 52m

San Antonio

Tue 7/15

7:52 pm-11:06 am

1 stop17h 14m

$166

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/29

5:15 pm-5:04 am

1 stop9h 49m

San Antonio

Sun 11/2

2:54 pm-11:26 am

1 stop22h 32m

$250

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/23

2:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 05m

San Antonio

Mon 10/27

6:31 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$284

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/27

11:45 am-11:54 pm

2 stops10h 09m

San Antonio

Sun 8/31

12:41 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$301

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/21

12:15 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops7h 20m

San Antonio

Sun 8/24

8:50 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$311

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/29

1:09 am-8:25 am

1 stop5h 16m

San Antonio

Tue 7/1

6:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$325

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

3:38 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops20h 22m

San Antonio

Sun 9/14

2:55 pm-11:26 am

1 stop22h 31m

$346

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/29

7:15 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops20h 16m

San Antonio

Sun 11/2

6:31 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$354

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/5

11:00 am-10:48 pm

2 stops9h 48m

San Antonio

Fri 9/12

7:15 am-12:04 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$370

SacramentoSan Antonio

SMF - SAT

SMFSAT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/15

7:26 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$85

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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 June 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 June 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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to San Antonio, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

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.

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

    Currently priced at $166, 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 Hawaiian Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $284 and $301, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to San Antonio for 53% 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 ($85), Alaska Airlines ($142), and American Airlines ($143).

  • 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$352Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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