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$49+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Diego (SMF - SAN)

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SMF — SAN
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 December 4, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/245:30 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 12/319:30 amSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/1$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:40 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 1/72:20 pmSAN - SMF
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$120
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/249:46 amSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/119:13 pmSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$122
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/255:38 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/109:13 pmSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$125
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/313:30 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 1/69:40 amSAN - SMF
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/245:30 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Thu 1/19:30 amSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/1$132
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/245:30 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Sat 1/107:00 amSAN - SMF
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$135
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/237:46 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 43mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/1312:31 pmSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:46 amSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/510:07 pmSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/3$146
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/249:46 amSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/2610:07 pmSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$147
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/257:00 amSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/118:00 amSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$152

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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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$49
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

April

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January

Average price

$192
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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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to San Diego that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

6:35 am-12:25 pm

2 stops5h 50m

San Diego

Sat 1/24

7:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$118

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/24

9:46 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Sun 1/11

9:13 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$122

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/9

5:10 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 45m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

9:40 am-3:25 pm

2 stops5h 45m

$123

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/25

7:00 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Thu 1/8

10:30 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$125

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/12

6:35 am-12:25 pm

2 stops5h 50m

San Diego

Wed 1/14

11:10 am-2:55 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$130

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/30

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Tue 1/6

5:40 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$132

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/17

6:45 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 30m

San Diego

Tue 2/17

5:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$138

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/23

7:46 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Diego

Tue 1/13

12:31 pm-2:23 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$145

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

6:40 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Fri 1/2

6:05 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$147

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

11:15 am-2:31 pm

1 stop3h 16m

San Diego

Sat 2/21

9:45 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$157

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice 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 Sacramento-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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

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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 November 28, 2025.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Diego (average of $28). Flying from Sacramento to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of $64). 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 December 4, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Sacramento to San Diego by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 November 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Sacramento to San Diego trip
Airlines
Southwest

Southwest's open seating policy allows efficient boarding, ideal for quick domestic flights.


Southwest offers free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, adding value to short flights.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Alaska Airlines offers Wi-Fi for a flat fee, ideal for business travelers needing connectivity.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader
Frontier

Frontier offers extra comfort seats for a fee, ideal for short flights.


Consider early check-in to secure your place, as Frontier often overbooks flights.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, suitable for short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time at the airport, ideal for quick trips.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Airports
SMF

Security lines at SMF can be hectic on weekday mornings, especially Mondays. Arrive early to avoid delays, particularly if flying out of Terminal A.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
SAN

For a budget-friendly option, take the free San Diego Flyer shuttle from SAN to the Old Town Transit Center, running every 20-30 minutes.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
Our travel experts
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Expert on Southwest and Frontier

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Marisa Garcia

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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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

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Robert Schrader

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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Daniel Scheffler

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Expert on Spirit Airlines

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Daniel Scheffler

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

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

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.

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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 December 4, 2025.
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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,400 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,400 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,400 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,400 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,815 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,400 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,159 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,400 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,092 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,400 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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 21 outbound flights from Sacramento Intl to San Diego offered by 7 different airlines.

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

    Flights from Sacramento Intl to San Diego have been viewed 130 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Airlines like Southwest and Alaska Airlines fly from Sacramento to San Diego in about 1h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 06m. 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 ($38), Spirit Airlines ($78), and Delta ($88) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to San Diego. Users have found that Frontier is 81% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $19 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $42 and $51, 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 (84%), SkyWest Airlines (76%), Hawaiian Airlines (75%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Sacramento to San Diego is $48. On average you can expect to pay $520. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - San Diego), can usually be booked for $56.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Diego (average of $28). Flying from Sacramento to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of $64). 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 7 airlines flying from Sacramento to San Diego

Discover the top 7 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$42Average$94FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$91Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$97Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$119Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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