Sacramento (SMF) to Austin (AUS) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Sacramento International Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,481-mile flight takes about 3h 14m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,481 mi · 2,383 km
- Flight time
- 3h 14m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 88%
Airlines flying SMF to AUS
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 55,753 | 3h 14m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SMF to AUS flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 8:05am and the last at 2:50pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1983Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 1:25pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 1816Southwest Airlines | 9:30am | 2:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3385Southwest Airlines | 10:25am | 3:45pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1884Southwest Airlines | 2:50pm | 8:15pm | 4 | n/a |
Is SMF to AUS on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 378 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (98%), those around 12pm the least (43%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 378 | 78% | 10 min | 0.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 48 | 90% | |
| 6am to 7am | 43 | 98% | |
| 7am to 8am | 118 | 88% | |
| 8am to 9am | 20 | 70% | |
| 9am to 10am | 34 | 79% | |
| 10am to 11am | 48 | 69% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 20 | 70% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 21 | 43% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 18 | 22% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 38 | 4,305 | |
| September 2025 | 34 | 4,218 | |
| October 2025 | 35 | 5,090 | |
| November 2025 | 33 | 4,571 | |
| December 2025 | 32 | 4,755 | |
| January 2026 | 32 | 4,450 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 4,322 | |
| March 2026 | 31 | 4,672 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 4,648 | |
| May 2026 | 32 | 5,108 | |
| June 2026 | 31 | 4,967 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,995 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.