San Diego

$59+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Diego (SMF - SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SAN
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to San Diego are usually found in September or December, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 7, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/2212:52 pm
SMF
-
SAN
1 stop5h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/228:59 pm
SAN
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$131
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/282:30 pm
SMF
-
SAN
2 stops5h 25m
Southwest
Wed 4/299:00 pm
SAN
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/4$132
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/87:17 am
SMF
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/126:25 am
SAN
-
SMF
1 stop28h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$134
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 3/252:02 pm
SMF
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/147:16 am
SAN
-
SMF
Nonstop2h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$135
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 4/174:50 pm
SMF
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Mon 4/209:00 pm
SAN
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/212:30 pm
SMF
-
SAN
2 stops5h 25m
Southwest
Thu 4/237:45 am
SAN
-
SMF
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$142
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 3/308:05 pm
SMF
-
SAN
1 stop3h 15m
Southwest
Mon 4/610:30 am
SAN
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$143
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 4/176:30 pm
SMF
-
SAN
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Sun 4/196:50 am
SAN
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$147
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/111:55 pm
SMF
-
SAN
1 stop6h 17m
United Airlines
Mon 4/136:20 am
SAN
-
SMF
1 stop4h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$148
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1011:46 am
SMF
-
SAN
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/139:03 pm
SAN
-
SMF
Nonstop1h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$149
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/301:55 pm
SMF
-
SAN
1 stop6h 17m
United Airlines
Mon 4/66:20 am
SAN
-
SMF
1 stop4h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$152

Find flight deals from Sacramento to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN). 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 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$131
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$232
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-San Diego flights.
From Sacramento Intl to San Diego
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($2 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 Sacramento to San Diego 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 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/17

7:00 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Mon 4/20

4:35 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$147

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/26

1:55 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop5h 53m

San Diego

Sun 4/5

6:20 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 13m

$152

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/30

8:05 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop3h 15m

San Diego

Fri 4/3

7:30 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 15m

$152
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

7:30 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Fri 4/10

9:00 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$157

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/3

4:50 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Mon 4/6

6:30 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$172

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/27

2:02 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Thu 4/2

9:03 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$192

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/28

6:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 45m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

7:10 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$197

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/27

10:33 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Sun 6/7

7:55 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$197

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/21

8:10 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Mon 8/24

7:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 15m

$217

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

San Diego

Thu 4/2

9:03 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$230

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to San Diego

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 Sacramento to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Sacramento-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-San Diego 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 Sacramento-San Diego 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 Sacramento to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 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 Sacramento to San Diego?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Diego (average of $33). Flying from Sacramento to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $84). 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 SMF to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 7, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Sacramento to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to San Diego. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for Sacramento to San Diego flights

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Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Southwest and Frontier

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.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

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.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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.

Blane Bachelor

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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 7, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from Sacramento to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to San Diego. 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 Sacramento to San Diego?

    To fly from Sacramento to San Diego, you need to book a flight from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to San Diego (SAN). Nonstop flights to San Diego from Sacramento Intl take 1h 30m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 13 outbound flights from Sacramento Intl to San Diego offered by 8 different airlines.

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

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

    Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from Sacramento to San Diego in about 1h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 480 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($72), Delta ($78), and Spirit Airlines ($78) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to San Diego. Users have found that Frontier is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $41 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Frontier, with prices starting from $48 and $50, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sacramento to San Diego on time: Japan Airlines (93%), British Airways (82%), SkyWest Airlines (75%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Sacramento to San Diego is $68. On average you can expect to pay $402. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - San Diego), can usually be booked for $117.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to San Diego 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 Sacramento to San Diego?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Diego (average of $33). Flying from Sacramento to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $84). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Sacramento to San Diego

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$72Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$91Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$97Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$111Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$152Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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