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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 $45 and round-trip from $90. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SMF 10:17 AM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        SAN 12:07 PM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Oct 28 | Alaska Airlines
        SAN 8:50 AM
        2h
        Nonstop
        SMF 10:50 AM
        San Diego - Sacramento | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
        $90 $135
        33% off
        33% off
        $135 $90
      • SMF 7:59 PM
        1h 51m
        Nonstop
        SAN 9:50 PM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Mon, Oct 12 | Alaska Airlines
        SAN 6:15 AM
        1h 55m
        Nonstop
        SMF 8:10 AM
        San Diego - Sacramento | Mon, Oct 19 |
        $95 $135
        30% off
        30% off
        $135 $95
      • SMF 10:17 AM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        SAN 12:07 PM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Oct 8 | Alaska Airlines
        SAN 8:41 PM
        1h 48m
        Nonstop
        SMF 10:29 PM
        San Diego - Sacramento | Thu, Oct 15 | Alaska Airlines
        $99 $135
        27% off
        27% off
        $135 $99
      • SMF 6:52 AM
        1h 43m
        Nonstop
        SAN 8:35 AM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Sep 30 | Alaska Airlines
        SAN 3:36 PM
        1h 44m
        Nonstop
        SMF 5:20 PM
        San Diego - Sacramento | Wed, Oct 7 | Alaska Airlines
        $99
        27% off
        $135 $99
      • SMF 8:01 PM
        1h 46m
        Nonstop
        SAN 9:47 PM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Sun, Oct 4 | Alaska Airlines
        SAN 8:41 PM
        1h 48m
        Nonstop
        SMF 10:29 PM
        San Diego - Sacramento | Wed, Oct 7 | Alaska Airlines
        $107
        21% off
        $135 $107
      • SMF 6:52 AM
        1h 43m
        Nonstop
        SAN 8:35 AM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Sat, Oct 3 | Alaska Airlines
        SAN 8:41 PM
        1h 48m
        Nonstop
        SMF 10:29 PM
        San Diego - Sacramento | Wed, Oct 7 | Alaska Airlines
        $108
        20% off
        $135 $108
      • SMF 6:52 AM
        1h 43m
        Nonstop
        SAN 8:35 AM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Sat, Sep 26 | Alaska Airlines
        SAN 9:51 PM
        1h 49m
        Nonstop
        SMF 11:40 PM
        San Diego - Sacramento | Wed, Sep 30 | Alaska Airlines
        $108
        20% off
        $135 $108
      • SMF 6:52 AM
        1h 43m
        Nonstop
        SAN 8:35 AM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Mon, Sep 28 | Alaska Airlines
        SAN 8:41 PM
        1h 48m
        Nonstop
        SMF 10:29 PM
        San Diego - Sacramento | Mon, Oct 5 | Alaska Airlines
        $108
        20% off
        $135 $108
      • SAC 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SAN 2:00 PM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
        SAN 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SAC 4:00 PM
        San Diego - Sacramento | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SMF 8:13 PM
        1h 37m
        Nonstop
        SAN 9:50 PM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Nov 11 | Alaska Airlines
        $45 $113
        60% off
        60% off
        $113 $45
      • SMF 10:17 AM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        SAN 12:07 PM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Fri, Oct 30 | Alaska Airlines
        $55 $113
        51% off
        51% off
        $113 $55
      • SMF 10:47 AM
        1h 48m
        Nonstop
        SAN 12:35 PM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Sep 30 | Alaska Airlines
        $55 $113
        51% off
        51% off
        $113 $55
      • SMF 5:22 PM
        1h 38m
        Nonstop
        SAN 7:00 PM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Mon, Oct 26 | Alaska Airlines
        $55
        51% off
        $113 $55
      • SMF 7:00 AM
        1h 41m
        Nonstop
        SAN 8:41 AM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Oct 29 | Alaska Airlines
        $55
        51% off
        $113 $55
      • SMF 2:52 PM
        1h 44m
        Nonstop
        SAN 4:36 PM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Oct 15 | Alaska Airlines
        $55
        51% off
        $113 $55
      • SMF 5:00 PM
        1h 37m
        Nonstop
        SAN 6:37 PM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Oct 1 | Alaska Airlines
        $55
        51% off
        $113 $55
      • SMF 6:52 AM
        1h 43m
        Nonstop
        SAN 8:35 AM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Sep 24 | Alaska Airlines
        $56
        50% off
        $113 $56
      • SMF 7:59 PM
        1h 51m
        Nonstop
        SAN 9:50 PM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Sat, Oct 24 | Alaska Airlines
        $90
        20% off
        $113 $90
      • SAC 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SAN 2:00 PM
        Sacramento - San Diego | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport 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 December, with an average price of $123. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as $247.

$247
$185
$123
$61
    Cheapest
  • $218
    Sep
  • $179
    Oct
  • $159
    Nov
  • $123
    Dec
  • $131
    Jan
  • $133
    Feb
  • $168
    Mar
  • $247
    Apr
  • $236
    May
  • $178
    Jun
  • $205
    Jul
  • $190
    Aug

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.

$227
$166
$104
$43
    Cheapest
  • $184
    Mon
  • $148
    Tue
  • $175
    Wed
  • $119
    Thu
  • $145
    Fri
  • $104
    Sat
  • $227
    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 Alaska Airlines (from $45) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Alaska Airlines
From $45
Frontier Airlines
From $65
United Airlines
From $99
Delta Air Lines
From $143
American Airlines
From $304
Jetblue Airways
From $595

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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. AS2218

    Sacramento International Airport

    5:00 PM

    SMF

    1h 37m

    6:37 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AS636

    Sacramento International Airport

    6:52 AM

    SMF

    1h 43m

    8:35 AM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AS3209

    Sacramento International Airport

    10:47 AM

    SMF

    1h 48m

    12:35 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AS3410

    Sacramento International Airport

    7:59 PM

    SMF

    1h 51m

    9:50 PM

    SAN

    S - - W T - S
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  5. F94144

    Sacramento International Airport

    10:36 AM

    SMF

    1h 32m

    Nonstop

    12:08 PM

    LAS

    S M - W T - S
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  6. F91469

    Harry Reid Intl. Airport

    6:00 PM

    LAS

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    7:20 PM

    SAN

    S - - W T - S

  7. DL3812

    Sacramento International Airport

    2:14 PM

    SMF

    1h 38m

    Nonstop

    3:52 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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  8. DL4087

    Los Angeles Intl. Airport

    6:17 PM

    LAX

    56m

    Nonstop

    7:13 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S

  9. F93666

    Sacramento International Airport

    12:04 PM

    SMF

    2h 24m

    Nonstop

    3:28 PM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  10. F92817

    Denver International Airport

    3:04 PM

    DEN

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    4:34 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F 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 distance773.15 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$45
Cheapest return ticket price$90

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 20 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 9 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 05:50, and the last departs at 21:00, with about 34 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 $288 in September, 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 $45, and round-trip fares start from $90. The current lowest fare is a Alaska Airlines flight departing on Wed, Nov 11; 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 17 minutes, and around 111 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 $132. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport operates around 77 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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