Austin from Sacramento, 16 – 18 Oct: £749 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Frontier fare of $366 per person, $132 below the typical fare
- Highs of 75–80°F with rain chances of just 2% to 7%
- avid hotel for $262 for two nights, breakfast included, rated 8.7 from 438 reviews
The catch: The 5h 34m outbound flight has one stop, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you pack carry-on and want barbecue, live music and mild weather; skip it if you need a nonstop.
Worth it if you're fine with one stop: $994 for two covers the flights at $732 and two nights at avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG at $262, with taxes and fees included. The trip runs Oct 16–18, 2026, Friday to Sunday, on Frontier with one stop. You leave Sacramento at 11:52 AM and land in Austin at 7:26 PM.
The total, before you go
£749 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £552 |
| avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £197 |
| The total, before you go | £749 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£99 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£276 per person, return
£552 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 34m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 11:52 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 7:26 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £276 | 1 stop | 5h 34m |
| American | £405 | 1 stop | 4h 42m |
| Frontier | £276 | 1 stop | 15h 48m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 11:53 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $366 per person, $132 below the typical fare on this route. That's 27% under, and it's the lowest fare in 30 days. We checked 12 offers, and fares ran from $366 to $631 per person. The forecast for Oct 16–18 has highs of 75–80°F, lows down to 59°F and rain chances no higher than 7%, so it's good weather for patios and the water. October is also when Austin City Limits Music Festival runs over two weekends, so the city may be busier than usual. Check the festival dates before you book. Two nights gives you a full Saturday for brisket, Barton Springs and the bats at dusk, plus Sunday to wander before heading home. Prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around food and music, with a little nature mixed in. It suits a couple or two friends who like to eat well, catch a set or two at night and spend the afternoon outside on the water. The pace is easy: one big plan a day, like barbecue or a swim, and the evening left open for live music.
Weather in Austin, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 75–80°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 78 °F | 67 °F | 7% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 75 °F | 59 °F | 2% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 80 °F | 62 °F | 4% |
Where to stay in Austin
Our best-value pick is avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG: $262 for the two nights ($131 a night), breakfast included, rated 8.7 from 438 reviews. It's the hotel in the $994 total. Heads-up: it doesn't offer free cancellation. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Near The Domain is the budget pick at $263 for the stay ($132 a night). It includes breakfast and free cancellation and is rated 7.9 from 1,830 reviews, so choose it if your plans might change. The Code Hotel in South Austin is the top rated, at 9.1 from 112 reviews: a 1 Bedroom Superior Suite w/ Balcony for $973 ($487 a night), room only. The Domain is the northern shopping district with newer hotels and lower rates. Downtown / Sixth Street puts live music bars and the Capitol within walking distance.
avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG
£197 for 2 nights, two guests · £99 a night
See roomsThe Code Hotel
£733 for 2 nights, two guests · £367 a night
See roomsLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Near The Domain
£198 for 2 nights, two guests · £99 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Austin for these dates
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Where in Austin
- Downtown / Sixth Street: Live music bars and the Capitol within walking distance.
- South Congress (SoCo): Boutique hotels, food trucks and vintage shops.
- East Austin: Breweries, barbecue and the newest cocktail bars.
- Rainey Street: Bungalow bars and high-rise hotels near Lady Bird Lake.
- The Domain: Northern shopping district with newer hotels and lower rates.
What to do in Austin
- Queue for brisket at Franklin Barbecue or Terry Black's
- Watch the bats fly out from the Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk
- Swim in Barton Springs Pool; Sunday's forecast high is 80°F
- Hear live music on Sixth Street or at the Continental Club
- Kayak or paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake
- Tour the Texas State Capitol, within walking distance of Downtown / Sixth Street
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Sacramento | Sacramento International (SMF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Austin | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
| Flight time | 5h 34m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,465 miles each way |
| Time difference | +2 hours |
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What 2 nights in Austin costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £552 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG) | £197 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,141 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Sacramento to Austin
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £276 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £276 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £375 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Austin.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Austin City Limits Music Festival over two weekends
- You don't need a passport: it's a domestic trip, and you pay in US dollars.
- Austin is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
- The outbound flight from SMF to AUS covers 1,465 miles in 5h 34m, with one stop.
- The $994 total doesn't include checked bags (about $240 for two) or spending money; we budget $520 for two.
- Only La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Near The Domain offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it for the two of you if you pack carry-on and don't mind one stop. The fare is 27% below the typical fare on this route, the forecast is dry and mild, and the hotel in the total is rated 8.7.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $994 for two, all in: $732 for the Frontier flights and $262 for two nights at avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG, taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $240 for two) and spending money aren't included. Add $520 for spending and you're at $1,514.
What is the weather like?
The forecast has highs of 78°F on Friday, 75°F on Saturday and 80°F on Sunday, with lows of 59–67°F. Skies look overcast to partly cloudy, and rain chances are 2% to 7%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. You land at 7:26 PM on Friday, so Saturday is your full day for brisket, a swim at Barton Springs and the bats at dusk. You still have Sunday before heading home.
Do I need a passport?
No. Austin is a domestic trip from Sacramento, you pay in US dollars, and the only change is the clock: Austin is 2 hours ahead.
Is anything big happening in October?
Austin City Limits Music Festival runs over two weekends in October. We didn't confirm which weekends, so check the festival dates before you book, since hotels and bars may be busier.
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