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San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from TRY 2,559 and round-trip from TRY 4,445. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAN 16:36
        1h 42m
        Direct
        SMF 18:18
        San Diego - Sacramento | Sun, Sep 27 | Alaska Airlines
        SMF 08:12
        1h 38m
        Direct
        SAN 09:50
        Sacramento - San Diego | Mon, Sep 28 | Alaska Airlines
        TRY 4,445 TRY 6,056
        27% off
        27% off
        TRY 6,056 TRY 4,445
      • SAN 15:36
        1h 44m
        Direct
        SMF 17:20
        San Diego - Sacramento | Sun, Nov 1 | Alaska Airlines
        SMF 17:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        SAN 19:30
        Sacramento - San Diego | Sun, Nov 8 |
        TRY 4,489 TRY 6,056
        26% off
        26% off
        TRY 6,056 TRY 4,489
      • SAN 15:36
        1h 44m
        Direct
        SMF 17:20
        San Diego - Sacramento | Fri, Nov 20 | Alaska Airlines
        SMF 19:59
        1h 51m
        Direct
        SAN 21:50
        Sacramento - San Diego | Sun, Nov 22 | Alaska Airlines
        TRY 4,825 TRY 6,056
        20% off
        20% off
        TRY 6,056 TRY 4,825
      • SAN 20:54
        1h 48m
        Direct
        SMF 22:42
        San Diego - Sacramento | Mon, Nov 16 | Alaska Airlines
        SMF 17:22
        1h 38m
        Direct
        SAN 19:00
        Sacramento - San Diego | Fri, Nov 20 | Alaska Airlines
        TRY 4,825
        20% off
        TRY 6,056 TRY 4,825
      • SAN 15:36
        1h 44m
        Direct
        SMF 17:20
        San Diego - Sacramento | Wed, Oct 28 | Alaska Airlines
        SMF 07:00
        1h 41m
        Direct
        SAN 08:41
        Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Nov 4 | Alaska Airlines
        TRY 4,832
        20% off
        TRY 6,056 TRY 4,832
      • SAN 10:05
        1h 45m
        Direct
        SMF 11:50
        San Diego - Sacramento | Fri, Oct 30 | Alaska Airlines
        SMF 07:00
        1h 41m
        Direct
        SAN 08:41
        Sacramento - San Diego | Fri, Nov 6 | Alaska Airlines
        TRY 4,832
        20% off
        TRY 6,056 TRY 4,832
      • SAN 15:36
        1h 44m
        Direct
        SMF 17:20
        San Diego - Sacramento | Wed, Nov 4 | Alaska Airlines
        SMF 07:00
        1h 41m
        Direct
        SAN 08:41
        Sacramento - San Diego | Wed, Nov 11 | Alaska Airlines
        TRY 4,884
        19% off
        TRY 6,056 TRY 4,884
      • SAN 21:51
        1h 49m
        Direct
        SMF 23:40
        San Diego - Sacramento | Tue, Oct 20 | Alaska Airlines
        SMF 07:00
        1h 41m
        Direct
        SAN 08:41
        Sacramento - San Diego | Tue, Oct 27 | Alaska Airlines
        TRY 4,905
        19% off
        TRY 6,056 TRY 4,905
      • SAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SAC 14:00
        San Diego - Sacramento | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
        SAC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SAN 16:00
        Sacramento - San Diego | Sun, Sep 27 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAN 12:20
        1h 55m
        Direct
        SMF 14:15
        San Diego - Sacramento | Wed, Oct 28 | Alaska Airlines
        TRY 2,559 TRY 13,854
        82% off
        82% off
        TRY 13,854 TRY 2,559
      • SAN 20:41
        1h 48m
        Direct
        SMF 22:29
        San Diego - Sacramento | Sun, Nov 15 | Alaska Airlines
        TRY 2,596 TRY 13,854
        81% off
        81% off
        TRY 13,854 TRY 2,596
      • SAN 08:15
        1h 53m
        Direct
        SMF 10:08
        San Diego - Sacramento | Sat, Oct 17 | Alaska Airlines
        TRY 2,610 TRY 13,854
        81% off
        81% off
        TRY 13,854 TRY 2,610
      • SAN 10:05
        1h 45m
        Direct
        SMF 11:50
        San Diego - Sacramento | Fri, Oct 30 | Alaska Airlines
        TRY 2,610
        81% off
        TRY 13,854 TRY 2,610
      • SAN 21:51
        1h 49m
        Direct
        SMF 23:40
        San Diego - Sacramento | Tue, Oct 13 | Alaska Airlines
        TRY 2,698
        81% off
        TRY 13,854 TRY 2,698
      • SAN 21:51
        1h 49m
        Direct
        SMF 23:40
        San Diego - Sacramento | Sun, Oct 11 | Alaska Airlines
        TRY 9,350
        33% off
        TRY 13,854 TRY 9,350
      • SAN 16:36
        1h 42m
        Direct
        SMF 18:18
        San Diego - Sacramento | Sat, Oct 3 | Alaska Airlines
        TRY 9,628
        31% off
        TRY 13,854 TRY 9,628
      • SAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SAC 14:00
        San Diego - Sacramento | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, the best time to buy is in December, with an average price of TRY 4,881. You’ll want to avoid May, when the average price can reach as high as TRY 14,530.

TRY 14,530
TRY 9,706
TRY 4,881
TRY 57
    Cheapest
  • TRY 12,084
    Sep
  • TRY 8,443
    Oct
  • TRY 6,782
    Nov
  • TRY 4,881
    Dec
  • TRY 6,886
    Jan
  • TRY 7,628
    Feb
  • TRY 8,762
    Mar
  • TRY 10,530
    Apr
  • TRY 14,530
    May
  • TRY 8,348
    Jun
  • TRY 7,851
    Jul
  • TRY 7,980
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

TRY 10,270
TRY 8,289
TRY 6,308
TRY 4,327
    Cheapest
  • TRY 7,430
    Mon
  • TRY 8,079
    Tue
  • TRY 6,863
    Wed
  • TRY 6,308
    Thu
  • TRY 10,270
    Fri
  • TRY 8,378
    Sat
  • TRY 8,589
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from TRY 3,363) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From TRY 3,363
Delta Air Lines
From TRY 3,582
Alaska Airlines
From TRY 3,714
United Airlines
From TRY 5,096
American Airlines
From TRY 10,205

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What is the flight schedule from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from San Diego to Sacramento and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AS2053

    San Diego International Airport

    17:10

    SAN

    1h 44m

    18:54

    SMF

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AS1366

    San Diego International Airport

    21:51

    SAN

    1h 49m

    23:40

    SMF

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AS3439

    San Diego International Airport

    10:25

    SAN

    1h 50m

    12:15

    SMF

    S M T W T - S
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About San Diego International Airport and Sacramento International Airport

Learn about San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance773.15km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceTRY 2,559
Cheapest return ticket priceTRY 4,445

FAQs for San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport?

    San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport takes about 1 hour 18 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
  • The earliest flight from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport departs at 06:30, and the last departs at 21:51, with about 34 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around TRY 14,445 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 07:30 and arrives in Sacramento International Airport (SMF) at 09:17.
  • The latest flight departs from San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 20:59 and arrives in Sacramento International Airport (SMF) at 22:45.
    • The distance from Sacramento International Airport to downtown is about 15km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is Sacramento Executive Airport. The distance is around 21km.
  • American Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1675 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport currently start from TRY 2,559, and round-trip fares start from TRY 4,445. The current lowest fare is a Alaska Airlines flight departing on Wed, Oct 28; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Alaska Airlines operate direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 12 minutes, and around 110 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is TRY 6,479. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport operates around 79 weekly flights, mainly by Alaska Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter San Diego International Airport and Sacramento International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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