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Flight information for Sacramento to San Diego
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Best Price Found

$40

Fastest flight time

1h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is $40. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $70.
The fastest flight from Sacramento to San Diego takes 1h 20m
Direct flights go from Sacramento to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Sacramento to San Diego

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

August. The cheapest time of year to fly to San Diego from Sacramento is August. Most expensive is May

What is the cheapest day to depart Sacramento for San Diego?

Wednesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Wednesday. The most expensive is typically Friday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to San Diego?

In the evening. Sacramento to San Diego flights are approximately 38% more expensive in the morning than in the evening

What is the cheapest airline that flies to San Diego from Sacramento?

Spirit Airlines. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Sacramento to San Diego

What is the cheapest Sacramento to San Diego flight route?

Sacramento Intl - San Diego. Fly from Sacramento Intl to San Diego for the best Sacramento - San Diego flight prices

How far in advance should you book Sacramento to San Diego flights?

32 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Sacramento to San Diego is approximately 32 days to departure

How many flights depart from Sacramento to San Diego on average per day?

16 flights are operational weekly from Sacramento to San Diego as of September 2023. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 43% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Sacramento to San Diego on average per week?

The number of flights available between Sacramento and San Diego is 114 per week as of September 2023. The most frequent departure day is Friday, with 20% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Sacramento to San Diego flights?

You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sacramento to San Diego flight.

If you are looking to fly from Sacramento to San Diego, you are most likely going to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Diego Airport, the most popular airports on that route. When booking your trip to San Diego, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. Good options for departure airports when traveling to San Diego, you can try San Francisco Airport (in San Francisco), Oakland Airport (in Oakland), or Stockton Airport (in Stockton). You may be looking for an airport near San Diego Airport to land at when traveling from Sacramento and luckily, there are options! You can try Ontario Airport which is located in Ontario, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport which is located in Santa Ana, or Palm Springs Airport which is located in Palm Springs. In September, $46 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from Sacramento to San Diego which you can find when you fly SFO — ONT.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Ontario Airport (ONT)$46
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)$67
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San Diego Airport (SAN)$78
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)$78
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to San Diego Airport (SAN)$66
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs Airport (PSP)$168
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Sacramento to San Diego

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Diego by changing tabs
Spirit Airlines
Oct 24
SMF7:44 amSacramento Intl
11h 06m
1 stop
SAN3:50 pmSan Diego
Oct 28
SAN10:34 amSan Diego
4h 40m
1 stop
SMF3:14 pmSacramento Intl
Multiple Airlines
Oct 28
SMF9:40 amSacramento Intl
3h 35m
1 stop
SAN10:15 amSan Diego
Oct 30
SAN1:23 pmSan Diego
24h 43m
1 stop
SMF2:06 pmSacramento Intl
Alaska Airlines
Oct 24
SMF3:00 amSacramento Intl
1h 37m
SAN1:37 amSan Diego
Oct 31
SAN3:55 pmSan Diego
1h 45m
SMF5:40 pmSacramento Intl
Spirit Airlines
Oct 28
SMF9:40 amSacramento Intl
3h 35m
1 stop
SAN10:15 amSan Diego
Nov 4
SAN2:38 amSan Diego
4h 16m
1 stop
SMF6:54 amSacramento Intl
Frontier
Jan 4
SMF2:51 pmSacramento Intl
18h 27m
1 stop
SAN6:18 amSan Diego
Jan 7
SAN3:24 pmSan Diego
11h 21m
1 stop
SMF2:45 amSacramento Intl
Spirit Airlines
Oct 10
SMF1:48 pmSacramento Intl
5h 02m
1 stop
SAN3:50 pmSan Diego
Oct 17
SAN2:38 amSan Diego
10h 15m
1 stop
SMF12:53 pmSacramento Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Sacramento to San Diego

If you're looking for one-way flights from Sacramento to San Diego, view some of our deals below provided by Alaska Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Oct 21
SMF9:40 amSacramento Intl
9h 44m
1 stop
SAN4:24 pmSan Diego
Multiple Airlines
Oct 16
SMF4:40 pmSacramento Intl
15h 24m
1 stop
SAN5:04 amSan Diego
Frontier
Nov 27
SMF3:24 pmSacramento Intl
25h 01m
1 stop
SAN1:25 pmSan Diego

Search last-minute flights to San Diego from Sacramento

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Sacramento to San Diego
Multiple Airlines
Oct 3
SMF3:38 pmSacramento Intl
11h 39m
1 stop
SAN12:17 amSan Diego
Oct 4
SAN10:40 amSan Diego
4h 08m
1 stop
SMF2:48 pmSacramento Intl
Spirit Airlines
Oct 3
SMF3:38 pmSacramento Intl
14h 12m
1 stop
SAN2:50 amSan Diego
Oct 5
SAN2:38 amSan Diego
13h 10m
1 stop
SMF3:48 pmSacramento Intl
Spirit Airlines
Oct 4
SMF11:44 amSacramento Intl
22h 29m
1 stop
SAN7:13 amSan Diego
Oct 10
SAN12:55 pmSan Diego
25h 11m
1 stop
SMF2:06 pmSacramento Intl
Alaska Airlines
Oct 5
SMF1:00 pmSacramento Intl
1h 34m
SAN11:34 amSan Diego
Oct 14
SAN5:05 amSan Diego
1h 48m
SMF6:53 amSacramento Intl
Multiple Airlines
Oct 7
SMF5:25 amSacramento Intl
3h 54m
1 stop
SAN6:19 amSan Diego
Oct 10
SAN8:54 amSan Diego
5h 12m
1 stop
SMF2:06 pmSacramento Intl
American Airlines
Oct 4
SMF2:00 amSacramento Intl
5h 44m
1 stop
SAN4:44 amSan Diego
Oct 4
SAN12:30 pmSan Diego
6h 02m
1 stop
SMF6:32 pmSacramento Intl

Best airlines flying from Sacramento to San Diego

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Sacramento to San Diego with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $70Free CancellationRating
6.0
2,809 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
7.9
3,001 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $122Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,716 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $123Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,565 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $146Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,890 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Sacramento to San Diego

    Alaska Airlines flies from Sacramento to San Diego around 30 times per week, with 3,001 momondo users rating the airline 7.9/10. The cheapest Alaska Airlines deal from Sacramento to San Diego in the last 72 hours was $78 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $192 for Alaska Airlines flights on this route.


Alaska Airlines flights from Sacramento to San Diego

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Sacramento to San Diego flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Oct 24
SMF3:00 amSacramento Intl
1h 37m
SAN1:37 amSan Diego
Oct 31
SAN3:55 pmSan Diego
1h 45m
SMF5:40 pmSacramento Intl
Alaska Airlines
Oct 19
SMF3:00 amSacramento Intl
1h 37m
SAN1:37 amSan Diego
Oct 24
SAN5:05 amSan Diego
1h 48m
SMF6:53 amSacramento Intl
Alaska Airlines
Oct 28
SMF3:00 amSacramento Intl
1h 37m
SAN1:37 amSan Diego
Nov 4
SAN10:55 amSan Diego
1h 45m
SMF12:40 pmSacramento Intl

American Airlines flights from Sacramento to San Diego

Our best American Airlines deals on Sacramento to San Diego flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 27
SMF1:49 amSacramento Intl
3h 43m
1 stop
SAN2:32 amSan Diego
Oct 29
SAN2:40 amSan Diego
4h 08m
1 stop
SMF6:48 amSacramento Intl
American Airlines
Oct 4
SMF2:00 amSacramento Intl
5h 44m
1 stop
SAN4:44 amSan Diego
Oct 4
SAN12:30 pmSan Diego
6h 02m
1 stop
SMF6:32 pmSacramento Intl
American Airlines
Oct 2
SMF7:30 amSacramento Intl
3h 41m
1 stop
SAN8:11 amSan Diego
Oct 5
SAN2:40 amSan Diego
9h 14m
2 stops
SMF11:54 amSacramento Intl

  • How far is Sacramento Intl to San Diego by plane?

    San Diego is 472.4 mi away from Sacramento Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 25m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?

    Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Diego Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Diego Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


Alternative routes for Sacramento to San Diego

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
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Fastest flight time1h 15m
Cheapest price$50
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Cheapest price$69
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Fastest flight time1h 24m
Cheapest price$68
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Fastest flight time1h 25m
Cheapest price$73
Los Angeles to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time1h 19m
Cheapest price$53
San Francisco to Ontario Flights
Fastest flight time1h 18m
Cheapest price$46
Los Angeles to San Jose Flights
Fastest flight time1h 15m
Cheapest price$67
Los Angeles to San Francisco Flights
Fastest flight time1h 20m
Cheapest price$78
San Jose to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time1h 20m
Cheapest price$62
Ontario to San Francisco Flights
Fastest flight time1h 22m
Cheapest price$48
San Francisco to San Diego Flights
Fastest flight time1h 29m
Cheapest price$88
Oakland, California to Burbank Flights
Fastest flight time1h 15m
Cheapest price$67

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