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$36+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Chico, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SMF
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
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The best prices from San Diego to Chico are usually found in October or August, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Chico

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Chico (CH1). 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 22, 2024.

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$66
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One-way from

$36
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$198
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Chico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Chico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/3110:56 amSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 59mFrontier
Fri 1/3112:24 pmSMF - SAN
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$109
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:56 amSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/316:00 amSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$148
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:16 pmSAN - SMF
1 stop5h 13mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/35:10 amSMF - SAN
1 stop12h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/21$191
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/308:49 pmSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 51mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/56:31 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/21$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/239:55 pmSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Wed 1/17:30 amSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:10 pmSAN - SMF
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Tue 12/315:30 amSMF - SAN
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Deal found 12/21$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2612:39 pmSAN - SMF
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/306:31 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Mon 12/2310:06 amSAN - SMF
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/252:35 pmSMF - SAN
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$456

Find flights from San Diego to Chico within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Chico 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 22, 2024.

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San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Sat 1/11

8:32 am-10:31 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/12

9:00 pm-8:58 am

1 stop11h 58m

$66

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Sat 2/8

8:35 am-10:21 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/8

12:33 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$69

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Thu 1/30

1:31 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/2

9:00 pm-8:58 am

1 stop11h 58m

$80

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Tue 1/14

8:02 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/16

6:00 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$127

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Sat 1/11

8:40 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/12

7:00 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$168

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Wed 3/12

10:17 am-3:43 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/13

4:24 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$192

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Tue 1/21

8:51 pm-12:14 am

1 stop3h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/29

5:20 am-2:49 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$221

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Wed 1/1

6:15 am-10:09 am

1 stop3h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/3

10:35 am-3:26 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$327

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Wed 2/19

3:00 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$38

San DiegoSacramento

SAN - SMF

SANSMF

San Diego

Sun 1/19

8:40 am-10:26 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$44

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Chico

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Chico

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Chico including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Chico?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Chico. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Chico is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Chico?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chico (average of $284). Flying from San Diego to Chico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 SAN to CH1?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Chico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Chico as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Chico?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Chico. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Chico flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Chico

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Chico. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

The most flights from SAN to CH1 are scheduled on a Friday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Chico by month

Plan your trip to Chico by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chico ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Chico when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Chico by month

Plan your trip to Chico by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chico, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chico. 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 Chico. Reviews last updated December 22, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Chico, such as Southwest, United Airlines and Frontier. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Chico. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Chico?

    For a flight from San Diego to Chico, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 17 outbound flights to Chico per day. 6 airlines have flights to Chico from San Diego on a regular basis.

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

    This flight path from San Diego to Chico was viewed by 74 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Chico are Frontier ($36), Spirit Airlines ($38), and Southwest ($59).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Chico?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Chico are Spirit Airlines (85%), Southwest (76%) and Japan Airlines (71%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $144 for a flight from San Diego to Chico. The cheapest flight overall is $18 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $60.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Chico that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Chico flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Chico?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Chico.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Chico?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Chico 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 San Diego to Chico?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chico (average of $284). Flying from San Diego to Chico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Chico

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Chico. 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 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$85FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$60Average$113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$108Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$131Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$239Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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