Travelling from Sacramento to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Sacramento's main airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) or Stockton Airport (SCK). Check out your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) setting off from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 20 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Sacramento to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight.
Austin is two hours ahead of Sacramento. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located in Austin, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route is from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). There are 7 direct services each week. Southwest Airlines operates a 5:25am departure between SMF and AUS.
Your flight from Sacramento to AUS won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sacramento to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) take off from this terminal.
Southwest Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Sacramento to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport jetting out of SMF.
Southwest Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from SMF to AUS.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 76.92% of the time.
The journey from central Sacramento to SMF takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Sacramento International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SMF land at their destination as scheduled 82.15% of the time.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
You can arrive at SCK from the centre of Sacramento in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 3 hours 20 minutes to travel the 88 kilometres or so.
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Stockton Airport has an on-time performance of 55.67%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
SCK is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Book a hotel near AUS if you're catching a late flight from Sacramento to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Grab an Austin-Bergstrom International Airport rental car and explore Austin and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Easirent are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Sacramento to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight.
The street address for AUS is 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Getting from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to central Austin
Central Austin is roughly 11 kilometres from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
82 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Return flights start at 186 €. These fares may change based on availability.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Austin. July is when most people book flights from Sacramento to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Austin is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your Sacramento to AUS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Austin
Once you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Austin:
Texas State Capitol and Central Park are a couple of top attractions to add to your Austin must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Austin Museum of Art, Downtown.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Austin, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 225 kilometres east to Houston to tick off its top sights. From The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building to The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Holocaust Museum Houston, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Austin, San Antonio is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
