$59+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Diego (SMF - SAN)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SAN
Oct 3 — Oct 101
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to San DiegoExplore 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 September 3, 2026.
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 September 3, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/246:52 am -
Nonstop1h 43m
Sat 9/268:15 am -
Nonstop1h 53m
Deal found 8/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$117
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:35 am -
1 stop12h 16m
Mon 9/289:03 pm -
1 stop10h 46m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$118
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/236:52 am -
Nonstop1h 43m
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Nonstop1h 49m
Deal found 9/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$119
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/135:22 pm -
Nonstop1h 38m
Fri 10/165:31 pm -
Nonstop1h 51m
Deal found 8/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$121
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/306:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Wed 10/74:15 pm -
1 stop2h 55m
Deal found 9/2![Southwest logo]()
$123
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/152:25 pm -
1 stop5h 24m
Tue 10/204:53 pm -
1 stop18h 04m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2112:50 pm -
1 stop7h 27m
Tue 9/2210:25 am -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:35 am -
1 stop12h 16m
Sat 9/269:51 pm -
Nonstop1h 49m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$126
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Fri 9/256:52 am -
Nonstop1h 43m
Wed 9/308:15 am -
Nonstop1h 53m
Deal found 8/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/308:55 am -
1 stop2h 50m
Tue 10/64:15 pm -
1 stop2h 55m
Deal found 9/2![Southwest logo]()
$128
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/152:25 pm -
1 stop5h 24m
Sun 10/188:41 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$129
Best flights from Sacramento to San DiegoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Thu 10/87:00 am -
Nonstop1h 41m
Tue 10/135:31 pm -
Nonstop1h 51m
Deal found 9/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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 9/2312:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Wed 9/3010:00 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 8/29![Southwest logo]()
$117
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Fri 11/66:20 am -
1 stop3h 52m
Sun 11/82:30 pm -
1 stop6h 06m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$174
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Mon 10/267:59 pm -
Nonstop1h 51m
Wed 10/285:31 pm -
Nonstop1h 51m
Deal found 9/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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 10/58:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Mon 10/126:50 am -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 8/29![Southwest logo]()
$127
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Fri 10/235:22 pm -
Nonstop1h 38m
Sun 10/258:54 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 9/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$169
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 10/158:03 am -
1 stop9h 25m
Tue 10/208:50 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 8/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$170
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Fri 10/26:52 am -
Nonstop1h 43m
Mon 10/53:36 pm -
Nonstop1h 44m
Deal found 9/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$172
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/2210:15 am -
1 stop9h 39m
Tue 9/2910:25 am -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 8/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$185
Last-minute flights from Sacramento to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to San Diego. Data last updated September 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to San Diego. Data last updated September 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected ” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2112:50 pm -
1 stop7h 27m
Tue 9/2210:25 am -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$125
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/236:52 am -
Nonstop1h 43m
Wed 9/309:51 pm -
Nonstop1h 49m
Deal found 9/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$119
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/246:52 am -
Nonstop1h 43m
Sat 9/268:15 am -
Nonstop1h 53m
Deal found 8/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$117
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:35 am -
1 stop12h 16m
Mon 9/289:03 pm -
1 stop10h 46m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:35 am -
1 stop12h 16m
Sat 9/269:51 pm -
Nonstop1h 49m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$126
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Fri 9/256:52 am -
Nonstop1h 43m
Wed 9/308:15 am -
Nonstop1h 53m
Deal found 8/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/308:55 am -
1 stop2h 50m
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Nonstop1h 45m
Deal found 9/2![Southwest logo]()
$123
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/135:22 pm -
Nonstop1h 38m
Fri 10/165:31 pm -
Nonstop1h 51m
Deal found 8/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$121
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/152:25 pm -
1 stop5h 24m
Tue 10/204:53 pm -
1 stop18h 04m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$124
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/152:25 pm -
1 stop5h 24m
Sun 10/188:41 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$129
One-way flights from Sacramento to San DiegoSearch for one-way flight options from Sacramento to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/3012:52 pm -
Nonstop1h 44m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$59
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 10/39:30 am -
1 stop2h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/30![Southwest logo]()
$64
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/512:50 pm -
1 stop7h 27m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$65
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Fri 10/305:22 pm -
Nonstop1h 38m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$69
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Sat 10/318:35 am -
2 stops6h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![Southwest logo]()
$74
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/82:25 pm -
1 stop5h 24m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$75
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Sun 9/207:05 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/30![Southwest logo]()
$79
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/26:23 pm -
1 stop22h 36m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$81
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 10/96:29 pm -
1 stop22h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$87
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/296:25 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/31![Southwest logo]()
$89
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 September 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $117 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $59 (Alaska Airlines) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | December |
Average price | $205 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to San Diego that are best for you.
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SacramentoSan Diego
SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego
SMFSAN
Sacramento Intl
Tue 11/3
1:37 pm-3:16 pm
Nonstop1h 39m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$59
SacramentoSan Diego
SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego
SMFSAN
Sacramento Intl
Mon 11/2
6:05 am-7:40 am
Nonstop1h 35m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$59
SacramentoSan Diego
SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego
SMFSAN
Sacramento Intl
Tue 12/1
2:56 pm-4:38 pm
Nonstop1h 42m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$59
Quickest round-trip
SacramentoSan Diego
SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego
SMFSAN
Sacramento Intl
Tue 9/29
6:25 am-7:55 am
Nonstop1h 30m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$59
SacramentoSan Diego
SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego
SMFSAN
Sacramento Intl
Mon 9/28
8:12 am-9:50 am
Nonstop1h 38m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$59
SacramentoSan Diego
SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego
SMFSAN
Sacramento Intl
Wed 12/2
5:40 pm-7:22 pm
Nonstop1h 42m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$59
SacramentoSan Diego
SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego
SMFSAN
Sacramento Intl
Fri 10/30
5:22 pm-7:00 pm
Nonstop1h 38m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$69
SacramentoSan Diego
SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego
SMFSAN
Sacramento Intl
Fri 10/2
7:15 pm-11:52 pm
1 stop4h 37m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$79
SacramentoSan Diego
SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego
SMFSAN
Sacramento Intl
Sun 9/20
7:49 am-11:35 am
1 stop3h 46m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$79
SacramentoSan Diego
SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego
SMFSAN
Sacramento Intl
Tue 10/27
9:18 am-3:10 pm
1 stop5h 52m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$79
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to San Diego?
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 40 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Diego (average of $191). Flying from Sacramento to San Diego in May is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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 September 3, 2026.
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% 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 August 29, 2026.
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 evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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 September 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian 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.
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$72 | Average$232 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$108 | Average$204 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$117 | Average$248 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$119 | Average$176 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$129 | Average$186 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$186 | Average$246 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$207 | Average$287 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |