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$62+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Diego (SMF - SAN)

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SMF — SAN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to San Diego are usually found in October or August, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$132
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$62
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$233
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-San Diego flight deals.
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From Sacramento Intl to San Diego
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Diego
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 March 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/287:34 pmSMF - SAN
1 stop5h 08mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/26:15 amSAN - SMF
1 stop8h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$132
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:41 pmSMF - SAN
1 stop6h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/228:10 amSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$136
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/263:03 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/38:10 amSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Thu 4/179:00 pmSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 4/217:15 pmSAN - SMF
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/28$167
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 5/165:15 pmSMF - SAN
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Mon 5/197:35 pmSAN - SMF
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/28$177
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/16:00 amSMF - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/38:10 amSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$178
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/236:40 pmSMF - SAN
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/242:27 pmSAN - SMF
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/224:25 pmSMF - SAN
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/258:55 pmSAN - SMF
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$248

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to San Diego that are best for you.

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Sacramento

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/28

3:22 pm-12:42 am

1 stop9h 20m

San Diego

Mon 5/5

11:20 am-11:39 am

2 stops24h 19m

$132

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

6:41 pm-12:42 am

1 stop6h 01m

San Diego

Tue 4/22

8:10 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$136

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/26

3:03 pm-4:37 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

San Diego

Sat 5/3

8:10 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$157

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/17

9:00 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Mon 4/21

7:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$167

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/16

5:15 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 38m

San Diego

Mon 5/19

7:35 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$177

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-7:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Diego

Sat 5/3

8:10 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$178

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/23

6:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 19m

San Diego

Thu 4/24

2:27 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$237

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/22

4:25 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop5h 12m

San Diego

Fri 4/25

8:55 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$248

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/20

1:32 pm-12:14 am

1 stop10h 42m

San Diego

Sun 4/27

6:25 am-3:32 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$278

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF - SAN

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/17

5:30 am-2:11 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$62

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Deals found on 3/27

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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.

The best insider tips for Sacramento to San Diego flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Sacramento to San Diego trip
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Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, suitable for short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time at the airport, ideal for quick trips.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Alaska Airlines offers Wi-Fi for a flat fee, ideal for business travelers needing connectivity.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, a generous policy for short domestic flights.


Southwest's open seating policy allows flexibility in choosing seats upon boarding.

Frontier

Frontier offers extra comfort seats for a fee, ideal for short flights.


Consider early check-in to secure your place, as Frontier often overbooks flights.

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

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 71 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Sacramento to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 March 28, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 52% 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 March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to San Diego. 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to San Diego, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to San Diego?

    To fly from Sacramento to San Diego, you need to book a flight from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to San Diego (SAN). Nonstop flights to San Diego from Sacramento Intl take 1h 30m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 16 outbound flights from Sacramento Intl to San Diego offered by 7 different airlines.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($132), Hawaiian Airlines ($157), and Southwest ($162) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to San Diego. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $62 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $79 and $84, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sacramento to San Diego on time: Frontier (95%), Japan Airlines (83%), Southwest (82%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Sacramento to San Diego is $72. On average you can expect to pay $1,098. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - San Diego), can usually be booked for $66.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Sacramento to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 7 airlines flying from Sacramento to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to San Diego. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$53Average$94FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$119Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$123Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$130Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$182Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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