Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): what you need to know
San Antonio is two hours ahead of Sacramento and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Your SMF to SAT flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SMF and SAT:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
San Diego International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight is R 2,087. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 4,094. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SMF to SAT if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Sacramento International Airport to San Antonio International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SMF to SAT.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Antonio International Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SMF land on schedule 81% of the time.
Sacramento International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a hotel to stay in before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to San Antonio International Airport? Consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. Enjoy a good night's rest here before heading to SMF.
Arriving at San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
If you're coming in on a late Sacramento International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SAT:
Travel at your own speed with a San Antonio International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Fox - Rent A Car, Dollar or Thrifty and chase adventure across San Antonio and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from San Antonio International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to central San Antonio
You'll find SAT at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of San Antonio. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Antonio. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to San Antonio International Airport for August if you'd like to go to San Antonio during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SMF to SAT in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Houston is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Antonio. Around 306 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Dallas, roughly 402 kilometres north-east of San Antonio. Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.
