No travel bucket list would be complete without San Antonio, Texas. From the iconic history of The Alamo, to amusement parks, SeaWorld, the San Antonio Acquarium and Zoo, the city has plenty of attractions for the whole family. The downtown area's River Walk is full of shops, bars, and restaurants, with plenty of nearby theaters, Texas's first modern art museum, and numerous universities.

Using travel site Skyscanner, we’ve sifted through the cheapest flights between Sacramento and San Antonio in the next few months, including some standout hotel options and beloved local attractions.

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Flight deals to San Antonio

Currently, the cheapest flights between Sacramento and San Antonio are if you leave on January 10 and return from Texas on January 14. Frontier Airlines currently has tickets for $180, roundtrip.

There are also deals to be had in February. If you fly out of Sacramento on February 28 and return from San Antonio on March 3, United can get you there and back for $280 roundtrip.

Top San Antonio hotels

Regarding where to stay, here are some of San Antonio’s top-rated hotels, that we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction.

The Grand Hyatt San Antonio (600 E. Market St.)

For an all-around top recommendation, consider The Grand Hyatt San Antonio. The hotel has a 4.8-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $119.

This hotel is located on Market Street, and the Rivercenter Mall, Alamo, and San Antonio River Walk are area attractions. Additional attractions include the Tower of the Americas.

The Hotel Havana (1015 Navarro St.)

There's also the 4.7-star rated Hotel Havana. Rooms are currently set at $105/night.

Close to the San Antonio Central Library, the River Walk and the Alamo, this San Antonio hotel is situated on a river. Additional attractions include the Rivercenter Mall.

Local restaurant picks

If you're looking for a popular spot to grab a bite, San Antonio has plenty of excellent eateries to choose from. Here are a few from Skyscanner's listings to help you get started.

Bakery Lorraine (306 Pearl Parkway, #110)

If you're looking for a local favorite, head to Bakery Lorraine, which has an average of five stars out of 12 reviews on Skyscanner.

"Located in the Pearl," wrote visitor Margaret. "Scrumptious in every way — truly authentic French patisserie with Thomas Keller-trained chefs at the helm. Quiche, croissants, pain au chocolat, eclairs, delicious salads and sandwiches to boot. Must leave room for one of their magical macaroons!"

Magnolia Pancake Haus (606 Embassy Oaks)

Also worth considering is Magnolia Pancake Haus.

Our recipes have been developed and collected from family, friends and those we have worked with over our 40 plus years of serving guests across the country. What started with a wild idea back in 1998 has turned into San Antonio's favorite spot for breakfast. In early 2000 we started looking for a small spot to open a "little place" where we could focus on (with all respect to Frank Sinatra) doing it our way.

Top San Antonio attractions

Not sure what to do in San Antonio, besides eat and drink? Here is one of the top recommendations, provided by Skyscanner.

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts (100 Auditorium Circle)

The top-rated visitor attraction in San Antonio, according to Skyscanner, is the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

"The one of the best venues to see a performance in San Antonio period," wrote visitor Derek. "Totally remodeled, the exterior and interior are beautiful. Close to highways, parking and downtown."