Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Austin
Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Austin
Looking for cheap flights from Sacramento to Austin? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Sacramento to Austin vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Sacramento to Austin for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
SMF - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
SMF - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
SMF - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
SMF - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
SMF - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-12
SMF - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
Sacramento to Austin flight facts
Distance
1,478 mi
2,379 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Austin is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Airports in Sacramento
SMF · Sacramento Intl
Airports in Austin
AUS · Austin Bergstrom Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Rosa - Austin · Santa Rosa is 67 mi from Sacramento
Flights Oakland - Austin · Oakland is 75 mi from Sacramento
Flights San Francisco - Austin · San Francisco is 86 mi from Sacramento
Flights San Jose - Austin · San Jose is 94 mi from Sacramento
Flights Sacramento - Waco · Waco is 101 mi from Austin
Flights Reno - Austin · Reno is 112 mi from Sacramento
Premium cabin flights from Sacramento to Austin
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SMF - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SMF - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SMF - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
SMF - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
SMF - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SMF - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 30,000 Pts + $11.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Austin (United States)
Miraval Austin Resort and Spa
From 40,000 Pts or $958
Austin, TX (USA)
W Austin
From Pts or $282
Austin, TX (USA)
Renaissance Austin Hotel
From Pts or $152
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Sacramento to Austin depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Sacramento to Austin.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Sacramento to Austin.
Sacramento and Austin are about 1,478 miles (2,379 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,478-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Austin is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Departures from Sacramento: Sacramento Intl (SMF). Arrivals in Austin: Austin Bergstrom Intl (AUS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Austin, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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