Sacramento

$69+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Sacramento (SAN - SMF)

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SAN — SMF
Apr 26 — May 31
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/217:25 am
SAN
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SMF
2 stops5h 50m
Southwest
Tue 4/282:30 pm
SMF
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SAN
2 stops5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:30 pm
SAN
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Tue 5/126:30 am
SMF
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$139
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/143:00 pm
SAN
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Wed 4/152:05 pm
SMF
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$143
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/214:30 pm
SAN
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Sat 4/254:25 pm
SMF
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$150
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2511:42 am
SAN
-
SMF
1 stop23h 41m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:47 pm
SMF
-
SAN
1 stop18h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$151
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/258:20 am
SAN
-
SMF
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Sat 5/22:20 pm
SMF
-
SAN
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/149:00 pm
SAN
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Fri 4/178:05 pm
SMF
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$153
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/228:59 pm
SAN
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/292:22 pm
SMF
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/157:12 pm
SAN
-
SMF
1 stop4h 18m
Delta
Sat 4/186:14 pm
SMF
-
SAN
1 stop4h 22m
Delta
Deal found 3/25$159

Find flight deals from San Diego to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Southwest)

One-way from

$69
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$257
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Sacramento Intl flights.
From San Diego to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from San Diego to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Sat 4/25

4:41 pm-6:31 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/26

7:48 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$162
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Sun 4/19

6:50 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

8:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$162

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Sat 5/2

11:30 am-5:40 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/6

4:15 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$172

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Thu 5/14

6:15 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/20

5:30 am-12:17 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$174

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Wed 4/22

8:59 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/27

7:00 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$187

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Thu 4/23

8:00 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/24

6:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$195

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Mon 4/13

6:20 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/17

1:55 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$198

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Tue 4/21

12:30 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops5h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/28

2:30 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops5h 25m

$200

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Tue 6/9

9:40 am-11:32 am

Nonstop1h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/11

5:45 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$217

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Thu 5/21

6:45 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/25

11:30 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$217

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Sacramento in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Sacramento

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Sacramento may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Sacramento?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Sacramento (average of $33). Flying from San Diego to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $100). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 27, 2026.

When flying from San Diego to Sacramento, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Sacramento?

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier and Southwest

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sacramento. Reviews last updated March 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian Airlines from San Diego to Sacramento. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Sacramento?

    Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) should be relatively easy as there are 23 daily flights to Sacramento from 5 different airlines. 1h 40m is how long a flight from San Diego to Sacramento Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Sacramento flight route?

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Sacramento in 1h 40m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 480 mi between San Diego and Sacramento. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Sacramento round-trip?

    Hawaiian Airlines, at $86, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Sacramento.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Sacramento for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Sacramento one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Sacramento are Alaska Airlines ($48), Spirit Airlines ($54), and Southwest ($68).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Sacramento?

    Before booking your flight to Sacramento from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: British Airways (87%), Hawaiian Airlines (85%), SkyWest Airlines( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Sacramento?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $68. While the most popular route (San Diego - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $107 on average, our data indicates $227 when flying from San Diego to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Sacramento?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Sacramento (average of $33). Flying from San Diego to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $100). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$86Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$96Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$112Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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