Austin to Sacramento (AUS–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,479 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 7M8, B38M | 3h50 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sacramento from Austin
| Metric | AUS→SMF | IAH→SMF | HOU→SMF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 140 mi | 148 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 35 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 4h 21m | 4h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–SMF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to SMF
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AUS to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to SMF ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,479 miles (2,380 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).