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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International to Sacramento International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sacramento.$166 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Tue, 20 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 20 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $166, select.
Sacramento.$180 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.
Sacramento.$181 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Mon, 9 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.
Sacramento.$182 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Apr, returning Mon, 28 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 24 Apr, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 28 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $182, select.
Sacramento.$183 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $183, select.
Sacramento.$201 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Apr, returning Thu, 1 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 24 Apr, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 1 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.
Sacramento.$242 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 May, returning Tue, 6 May.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 6 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $242, select.
Sacramento.$246 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $246, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Sacramento International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Sacramento International flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
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from $166
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Jul
from $246
Aug
from $278
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from $180
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from $315
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Direct flights from San Diego International to Sacramento International

San Diego International to Sacramento International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Diego International to Sacramento below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sacramento International.

San Diego to Sacramento: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$166
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 44 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week199

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Sacramento International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Sacramento International is $166. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 44 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Sacramento International.
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from San Diego International to Sacramento International.
As of April 2025, there are 199 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Sacramento International.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Sacramento International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport on Thursday, 15 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sacramento International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sacramento is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Sacramento International.

Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know

  • On average, direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take 1 hour 40 minutes. Sacramento and San Diego are in the same timezone (UTC-7), which means you won't need to adjust your watch after you land.

  • For the earliest departure, jump on the 05:40 flight from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. If you prefer to leave later, the last flight departs at 21:55. With 83 flights every week from SAN to SMF, you can select the one that suits you best.

  • If you're flying during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

  • Visiting Sacramento (and then exploring more of United States!) is simple with Spirit Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SAN and SMF include:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is $76. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $166. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Get cheap flight tickets from SAN to SMF by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap flight tickets from SAN to SMF every day.

  • Use filters to tailor your flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. Simply enter your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 9 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near SAN? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Getting from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento

  • From Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 17 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It takes roughly 24 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Sacramento in May.

  • When booking your flight from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 37ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 17ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from SAN to SMF sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

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