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Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from $41

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Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:57 am - 9:54 amSAN-SMF
1h 57mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:33 pm - 9:19 pmSMF-SAN
1h 46mnonstop
$81Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 19
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 6:05 pmSAN-SMF
1h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:30 pm - 10:00 pmSMF-SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$87Southwest
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 9
Southwest Logo
8:30 am - 10:10 amSAN-SMF
1h 40mnonstop
Southwest Logo
10:00 am - 11:35 amSMF-SAN
1h 35mnonstop
$92Southwest
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Tue, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 11
Southwest Logo
2:30 pm - 4:05 pmSAN-SMF
1h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 8:05 pmSMF-SAN
1h 35mnonstop
$97Southwest
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 7:20 pmSAN-SMF
6h 03m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 7:21 amSMF-SAN
10h 56m1 stop
$98Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 9:41 pmSAN-SMF
8h 06m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:31 pmSMF-SAN
6h 01m1 stop
$100Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
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7:47 pm - 8:38 amSAN-SMF
12h 51m1 stop
Logo
7:36 pm - 9:19 pmSMF-SAN
1h 43mnonstop
$104
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Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
Logo
1:17 pm - 7:20 pmSAN-SMF
6h 03m1 stop
Logo
7:36 pm - 9:19 pmSMF-SAN
1h 43mnonstop
$113
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Tue, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 11:50 pmSAN-SMF
1h 51mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 2:21 pmSMF-SAN
1h 43mnonstop
$122Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 11:51 pmSAN-SMF
1h 52mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:39 amSMF-SAN
1h 39mnonstop
$124Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Dec 20 - Mon, Dec 22

Hawaiian Airlines flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Our best Hawaiian Airlines deals on San Diego to Sacramento flight tickets
Hawaiian Airlines
Nov 19
SAN7:57 amSan Diego
1h 57m
SMF9:54 amSacramento Intl
Nov 19
SMF7:33 pmSacramento Intl
1h 46m
SAN9:19 pmSan Diego
$81
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Hawaiian Airlines
Dec 5
SAN10:30 amSan Diego
1h 42m
SMF12:12 pmSacramento Intl
Dec 7
SMF7:00 amSacramento Intl
1h 33m
SAN8:33 amSan Diego
$105
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Hawaiian Airlines
Dec 4
SAN12:30 pmSan Diego
1h 42m
SMF2:12 pmSacramento Intl
Dec 8
SMF2:55 pmSacramento Intl
1h 32m
SAN4:27 pmSan Diego
$115
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Spirit Airlines flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on San Diego to Sacramento flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Aug 27
SAN1:17 pmSan Diego
6h 03m
1 stop
SMF7:20 pmSacramento Intl
Sep 3
SMF3:47 pmSacramento Intl
7h 50m
1 stop
SAN11:37 pmSan Diego
$97
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Spirit Airlines
Aug 28
SAN1:17 pmSan Diego
6h 03m
1 stop
SMF7:20 pmSacramento Intl
Sep 1
SMF8:25 pmSacramento Intl
10h 56m
1 stop
SAN7:21 amSan Diego
$98
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 9
SAN1:35 pmSan Diego
8h 06m
1 stop
SMF9:41 pmSacramento Intl
Sep 16
SMF6:30 amSacramento Intl
6h 01m
1 stop
SAN12:31 pmSan Diego
$100
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Sacramento 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
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Return

Price

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Wed 11/19

7:57 am-9:54 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/19

7:33 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$81

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Tue 9/9

4:30 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/9

8:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$87

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Tue 9/9

8:30 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

10:00 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$92

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Thu 9/4

2:30 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/8

6:30 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$97

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Thu 8/28

1:17 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/1

8:25 pm-7:21 am

1 stop10h 56m

$98

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Tue 9/9

1:35 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

6:30 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$100

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Thu 9/11

7:47 pm-8:38 am

1 stop12h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

7:36 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$104

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Tue 9/2

1:17 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/4

7:36 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$113

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Fri 9/12

9:59 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/24

12:38 pm-2:21 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$122

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Sat 12/20

9:59 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/22

7:00 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$124

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from San Diego, with most prices found around $97. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of October, then departing from San Diego during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $129.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sacramento?

The cheapest day to depart from San Diego to Sacramento is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $173. Flights from San Diego to Sacramento on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $220. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Sacramento is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from San Diego to Sacramento in the afternoon for as low as $164. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $241. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Sacramento?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sacramento from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sacramento for around $181 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sacramento from San Diego for as low as $141 on momondo.

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

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

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

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Diego to Sacramento.

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

As of August 2025, prices for San Diego to Sacramento flights are approximately 57% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Diego to Sacramento

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Best Price Found

$41

Fastest flight time

1h 35m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Sacramento

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Sacramento from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $41. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Sacramento found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $81.
The fastest flight from San Diego to Sacramento takes 1h 35m
Direct flights go from San Diego to Sacramento every day.
There is 1 airport near Sacramento: Sacramento Intl (SMF)
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  • How far is San Diego to Sacramento Intl by plane?

    Sacramento Intl is 472.4 mi away from San Diego. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 35m.

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

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport refresh daily.

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

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sacramento Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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

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

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Sacramento

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Airline
Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $38Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,219 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $56Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,045 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $86Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,656 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $117Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $119Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,244 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Diego to Sacramento

    Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from San Diego to Sacramento, operating 23 flights/week on average for this route. A good Alaska Airlines flight deal for San Diego to Sacramento starts from $117 round-trip, up to an average price of $225. Our users have rated Alaska Airlines at 8.0/10.

  • Southwest Flights From San Diego to Sacramento

    Southwest (8.0/10 from 4,244 reviews) operates around 57 flights from San Diego to Sacramento in any given week. The average Southwest airfare for this route is around $213, with deals from around $119 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip San Diego to Sacramento flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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