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Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €49 and round-trip from €91. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SMF 4:48 PM
      1h 43m
      Nonstop
      SAN 6:31 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Nov 12 | Alaska Airlines
      SAN 11:47 AM
      1h 54m
      Nonstop
      SMF 1:41 PM
      San Diego - Sacramento | Thu, Nov 19 | Alaska Airlines
      €91 €113
      19% off
      19% off
      €113 €91
    • SMF 7:00 AM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:35 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Fri, Nov 6 | Alaska Airlines
      SAN 10:54 AM
      1h 47m
      Nonstop
      SMF 12:41 PM
      San Diego - Sacramento | Tue, Nov 10 | Alaska Airlines
      €96 €113
      15% off
      15% off
      €113 €96
    • SMF 4:47 PM
      1h 42m
      Nonstop
      SAN 6:29 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Sat, Dec 12 | Alaska Airlines
      SAN 8:19 AM
      2h 2m
      Nonstop
      SMF 10:21 AM
      San Diego - Sacramento | Sat, Dec 19 | Alaska Airlines
      €97 €113
      14% off
      14% off
      €113 €97
    • SMF 4:47 PM
      1h 42m
      Nonstop
      SAN 6:29 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Fri, Dec 11 | Alaska Airlines
      SAN 8:19 AM
      2h 2m
      Nonstop
      SMF 10:21 AM
      San Diego - Sacramento | Fri, Dec 18 | Alaska Airlines
      €97
      14% off
      €113 €97
    • SMF 9:21 AM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      SAN 11:01 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Fri, Dec 4 | Alaska Airlines
      SAN 8:06 AM
      1h 59m
      Nonstop
      SMF 10:05 AM
      San Diego - Sacramento | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      €97
      14% off
      €113 €97
    • SMF 1:37 PM
      1h 39m
      Nonstop
      SAN 3:16 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Nov 10 | Alaska Airlines
      SAN 8:06 AM
      1h 56m
      Nonstop
      SMF 10:02 AM
      San Diego - Sacramento | Thu, Nov 12 | Alaska Airlines
      €100
      12% off
      €113 €100
    • SMF 9:28 AM
      1h 42m
      Nonstop
      SAN 11:10 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Fri, Nov 20 | Alaska Airlines
      SAN 8:48 PM
      1h 51m
      Nonstop
      SMF 10:39 PM
      San Diego - Sacramento | Tue, Nov 24 | Alaska Airlines
      €100
      12% off
      €113 €100
    • SMF 6:41 AM
      1h 49m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:30 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Dec 30 | Alaska Airlines
      SAN 11:08 AM
      1h 52m
      Nonstop
      SMF 1:00 PM
      San Diego - Sacramento | Fri, Jan 1 | Alaska Airlines
      €100
      12% off
      €113 €100
    • SAC 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SAN 2:00 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
      SAN 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      SAC 4:00 PM
      San Diego - Sacramento | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SMF 6:42 AM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:17 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Sat, Nov 21 | Alaska Airlines
      €49 €249
      80% off
      80% off
      €249 €49
    • Cheapest
      SMF 3:03 PM
      1h 37m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:40 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      €49 €58
      16% off
      16% off
      €58 €49
    • Cheapest
      SMF 4:52 PM
      1h 46m
      Nonstop
      SAN 6:38 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Dec 24 | Alaska Airlines
      €49 €58
      16% off
      16% off
      €58 €49
    • Cheapest
      SMF 1:37 PM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 3:12 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Mon, Nov 23 | Alaska Airlines
      €49
      16% off
      €58 €49
    • Cheapest
      SMF 7:07 AM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:42 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Dec 2 | Alaska Airlines
      €49
      16% off
      €58 €49
    • SMF 2:33 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:13 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Sun, Dec 20 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      80% off
      €249 €50
    • SMF 6:42 AM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:17 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Nov 24 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      80% off
      €249 €50
    • SMF 3:11 PM
      1h 37m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:48 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Jan 7 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      14% off
      €58 €50
    • SMF 3:11 PM
      1h 37m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:48 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Jan 6 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      14% off
      €58 €50
    • SAC 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SAN 2:00 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SMF 6:42 AM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:17 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Sat, Nov 21 | Alaska Airlines
      €49 €249
      80% off
      80% off
      €249 €49
    • SMF 3:03 PM
      1h 37m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:40 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      €49 €58
      16% off
      16% off
      €58 €49
    • SMF 4:52 PM
      1h 46m
      Nonstop
      SAN 6:38 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Dec 24 | Alaska Airlines
      €49 €58
      16% off
      16% off
      €58 €49
    • SMF 1:37 PM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 3:12 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Mon, Nov 23 | Alaska Airlines
      €49
      16% off
      €58 €49
    • SMF 7:07 AM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:42 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Dec 2 | Alaska Airlines
      €49
      16% off
      €58 €49
    • SMF 2:33 PM
      1h 40m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:13 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Sun, Dec 20 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      80% off
      €249 €50
    • SMF 6:42 AM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:17 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Nov 24 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      80% off
      €249 €50
    • SMF 3:11 PM
      1h 37m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:48 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Jan 7 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      14% off
      €58 €50
    • SMF 3:11 PM
      1h 37m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:48 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Jan 6 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      14% off
      €58 €50
    • SAC 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SAN 2:00 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SMF 3:03 PM
      1h 37m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:40 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      €49 €180
      73% off
      73% off
      €180 €49
    • SMF 4:52 PM
      1h 46m
      Nonstop
      SAN 6:38 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Dec 24 | Alaska Airlines
      €49 €180
      73% off
      73% off
      €180 €49
    • SMF 1:37 PM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 3:12 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Mon, Nov 23 | Alaska Airlines
      €49 €180
      73% off
      73% off
      €180 €49
    • SMF 7:07 AM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:42 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Dec 2 | Alaska Airlines
      €49
      73% off
      €180 €49
    • SMF 3:11 PM
      1h 37m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:48 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Jan 7 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      72% off
      €180 €50
    • SMF 3:11 PM
      1h 37m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:48 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Jan 6 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      72% off
      €180 €50
    • SMF 3:11 PM
      1h 37m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:48 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Jan 5 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      72% off
      €180 €50
    • SMF 1:37 PM
      1h 39m
      Nonstop
      SAN 3:16 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Mon, Nov 16 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      72% off
      €180 €50
    • SMF 8:50 PM
      1h 48m
      Nonstop
      SAN 10:38 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Dec 30 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      72% off
      €180 €50
    • SAC 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SAN 2:00 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SMF 8:13 PM
      1h 37m
      Nonstop
      SAN 9:50 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Sat, Nov 7 | Alaska Airlines
      €186 €249
      25% off
      25% off
      €249 €186
    • SMF 1:37 PM
      1h 39m
      Nonstop
      SAN 3:16 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Sun, Nov 8 | Alaska Airlines
      €186 €249
      25% off
      25% off
      €249 €186
    • SMF 1:37 PM
      1h 39m
      Nonstop
      SAN 3:16 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Fri, Nov 6 | Alaska Airlines
      €214 €249
      14% off
      14% off
      €249 €214
    • SMF 1:37 PM
      1h 39m
      Nonstop
      SAN 3:16 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Nov 4 | Alaska Airlines
      €214
      14% off
      €249 €214
    • SMF 1:37 PM
      1h 39m
      Nonstop
      SAN 3:16 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Nov 5 | Alaska Airlines
      €214
      14% off
      €249 €214
    • SMF 1:37 PM
      1h 39m
      Nonstop
      SAN 3:16 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Mon, Nov 2 | Alaska Airlines
      €219
      12% off
      €249 €219
    • SMF 1:37 PM
      1h 39m
      Nonstop
      SAN 3:16 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Nov 3 | Alaska Airlines
      €221
      11% off
      €249 €221
    • SAC 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SAN 2:00 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • SMF 6:42 AM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:17 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Sat, Nov 21 | Alaska Airlines
      €49 €249
      80% off
      80% off
      €249 €49
    • SMF 1:37 PM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 3:12 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Mon, Nov 23 | Alaska Airlines
      €49 €58
      16% off
      16% off
      €58 €49
    • SMF 7:07 AM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:42 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Dec 2 | Alaska Airlines
      €49 €58
      16% off
      16% off
      €58 €49
    • SMF 6:42 AM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:17 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Nov 24 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      80% off
      €249 €50
    • SMF 6:42 AM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:17 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      €51
      80% off
      €249 €51
    • SMF 7:00 AM
      1h 35m
      Nonstop
      SAN 8:35 AM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Nov 4 | Alaska Airlines
      €221
      11% off
      €249 €221
    • SMF 3:03 PM
      1h 37m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:40 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      €49
      16% off
      €58 €49
    • SMF 3:11 PM
      1h 37m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:48 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Jan 7 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      14% off
      €58 €50
    • SMF 3:11 PM
      1h 37m
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:48 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Jan 6 | Alaska Airlines
      €50
      14% off
      €58 €50
    • SAC 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SAN 2:00 PM
      Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sacramento to San Diego are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport, the best time to buy is in October, with an average price of €93. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as €222.

€222
€158
€93
€29
  • €93
    Oct
  • €143
    Nov
  • €111
    Dec
  • €118
    Jan
  • €120
    Feb
  • €152
    Mar
  • €222
    Apr
  • €213
    May
  • €160
    Jun
  • €185
    Jul
  • €171
    Aug
  • €93
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport is Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€208
€148
€87
€27
    Cheapest
  • €159
    Mon
  • €128
    Tue
  • €149
    Wed
  • €121
    Thu
  • €125
    Fri
  • €87
    Sat
  • €208
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from €57) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From €57
Delta Air Lines
From €102
American Airlines
From €121
Alaska Airlines
From €216
United Airlines
From €264

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What is the flight schedule from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Sacramento to San Diego and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AS2422

    Sacramento International Airport

    7:00 AM

    SMF

    1h 35m

    8:35 AM

    SAN

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  2. AS2368

    Sacramento International Airport

    8:11 PM

    SMF

    1h 39m

    9:50 PM

    SAN

    S - - W T F S
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  3. AS1457

    Sacramento International Airport

    1:37 PM

    SMF

    1h 39m

    3:16 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AS3132

    Sacramento International Airport

    9:58 AM

    SMF

    1h 46m

    11:44 AM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AS3249

    Sacramento International Airport

    4:47 PM

    SMF

    1h 42m

    6:29 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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  6. F94144

    Sacramento International Airport

    10:36 AM

    SMF

    1h 32m

    Nonstop

    12:08 PM

    LAS

    S - - - T - -
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  7. F91469

    Harry Reid Intl. Airport

    6:31 AM

    LAS

    1h 24m

    Nonstop

    7:55 AM

    SAN

    S - - W T - S

  8. F93666

    Sacramento International Airport

    12:25 PM

    SMF

    2h 24m

    Nonstop

    3:49 PM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  9. F92711

    Denver International Airport

    10:29 PM

    DEN

    2h 29m

    Nonstop

    11:58 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S

  10. F92070

    Sacramento International Airport

    5:08 PM

    SMF

    1h 32m

    Nonstop

    6:40 PM

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
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  11. F91469

    Harry Reid Intl. Airport

    6:31 AM

    LAS

    1h 24m

    Nonstop

    7:55 AM

    SAN

    S - - W T - S
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About Sacramento International Airport and San Diego International Airport

Learn about Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 773.15 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €49
Cheapest return ticket price €91

FAQs for Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport?

    Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 10 daily flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
  • The earliest flight from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 21:05, with about 37 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €190 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) at 06:01 and arrives in San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 07:45.
  • The latest flight departs from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) at 19:44 and arrives in San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 21:28.
    • The distance from San Diego International Airport to downtown is about 3 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from McClellan-Palomar Airport to downtown is about 47 km. It takes about 1 hour by taxi.
  • American Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1431 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport currently start from €49, and round-trip fares start from €91. The current lowest fare is a Alaska Airlines flight departing on Sat, Nov 21; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Alaska Airlines operate direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 24 minutes, and around 127 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport is €137. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport operates around 127 weekly flights, mainly by Alaska Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Sacramento International Airport and San Diego International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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