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Alaska Airlines Logo
10:42 am - 12:24 pm
SMF
-
SAN
1h 42mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 10:05 am
SAN
-
SMF
2h 01mnonstop
$117Alaska Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:03 pm - 7:21 pm
SMF
-
SAN
7h 18m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:13 pm - 10:58 pm
SAN
-
SMF
1h 45mnonstop
$118Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 1
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 8:10 pm
SMF
-
SAN
1h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
2:20 pm - 8:45 pm
SAN
-
SMF
6h 25m1 stop
$120Southwest
Wed, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:13 am - 9:24 pm
SMF
-
SAN
12h 11m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:57 am
SAN
-
SMF
1h 57mnonstop
$121Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:33 am
SMF
-
SAN
1h 33mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 12:10 pm
SAN
-
SMF
1h 55mnonstop
$122Alaska Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 4:55 pm
SMF
-
SAN
4h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 3:25 pm
SAN
-
SMF
5h 45m2 stops
$123Southwest
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:39 am
SMF
-
SAN
1h 39mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:24 pm - 2:24 pm
SAN
-
SMF
2h 00mnonstop
$124Alaska Airlines
Sun, Jan 4 - Tue, Jan 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:39 am
SMF
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SAN
1h 39mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 12:22 pm
SAN
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SMF
1h 52mnonstop
$125Alaska Airlines
Thu, Dec 25 - Mon, Jan 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:08 pm - 8:11 pm
SMF
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SAN
25h 03m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:57 am
SAN
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SMF
1h 57mnonstop
$126Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:33 am
SMF
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SAN
1h 33mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:13 pm - 10:58 pm
SAN
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SMF
1h 45mnonstop
$127Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 18

Delta flights from Sacramento to San Diego

Our best Delta deals on Sacramento to San Diego flight tickets
Delta
Jan 20
SMF9:35 amSacramento Intl
3h 58m
1 stop
SAN1:33 pmSan Diego
Jan 23
SAN5:45 pmSan Diego
6h 00m
1 stop
SMF11:45 pmSacramento Intl
$157
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Delta
Dec 10
SMF7:05 pmSacramento Intl
3h 49m
1 stop
SAN10:54 pmSan Diego
Dec 15
SAN9:50 amSan Diego
6h 31m
1 stop
SMF4:21 pmSacramento Intl
$277
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Delta
Dec 14
SMF9:18 amSacramento Intl
6h 05m
1 stop
SAN3:23 pmSan Diego
Dec 18
SAN4:04 pmSan Diego
3h 34m
1 stop
SMF7:38 pmSacramento Intl
$293
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American Airlines flights from Sacramento to San Diego

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American Airlines
Feb 14
SMF10:04 amSacramento Intl
5h 54m
1 stop
SAN3:58 pmSan Diego
Feb 17
SAN1:16 pmSan Diego
5h 26m
1 stop
SMF6:42 pmSacramento Intl
$158
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American Airlines
Dec 13
SMF12:57 pmSacramento Intl
5h 28m
1 stop
SAN6:25 pmSan Diego
Dec 17
SAN10:07 amSan Diego
5h 51m
1 stop
SMF3:58 pmSacramento Intl
$276
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Price

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/6

10:42 am-12:24 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Diego

Sun 3/8

8:04 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$117

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/30

12:03 pm-7:21 pm

1 stop7h 18m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

9:13 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$118

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

6:40 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Wed 1/7

2:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$120

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/8

9:13 am-9:24 pm

1 stop12h 11m

San Diego

Sun 1/11

8:00 am-9:57 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$121

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/12

7:00 am-8:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

San Diego

Mon 2/16

10:15 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$122

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/8

12:15 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

9:40 am-3:25 pm

2 stops5h 45m

$123

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/4

7:00 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Tue 1/6

12:24 pm-2:24 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$124

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/25

7:00 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

10:30 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$125

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/16

7:08 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop25h 03m

San Diego

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-9:57 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$126

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-8:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

San Diego

Sun 1/18

9:13 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$127

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of January, then departing from Sacramento during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $175.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from Sacramento to San Diego is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $145. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $192. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $163. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $185.

What is the cheapest Sacramento Intl to San Diego flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from Sacramento when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $205 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from Sacramento for as low as $171 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Sacramento Intl to San Diego flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Sacramento Intl to San Diego flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Sacramento to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Sacramento to San Diego flights are approximately 40% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Sacramento to San Diego according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Sacramento to San Diego (SMF to SAN) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$122

Fastest flight time

1h 30m

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 $122. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $203.
The fastest flight from Sacramento to San Diego takes 1h 30m
Direct flights go from Sacramento to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)
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  • 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 30m.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Sacramento to San Diego?

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Best airlines flying from Sacramento to San Diego

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom $42Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,092 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,159 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $88Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,011 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $91Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,815 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,400 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $119Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,255 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $227Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,044 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 11,402 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Alaska Airlines deal from Sacramento to San Diego in the last 72 hours was $97 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $212 for Alaska Airlines flights on this route.

  • Southwest Flights From Sacramento to San Diego

    Another popular option for Sacramento to San Diego flights is Southwest (8.0/10, 4,251 ratings). Southwest flies from Sacramento to San Diego around 46 times per week, with deals starting from $119 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $227.

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