How many flights depart from Sacramento to San Diego on average per day?

As of September 2026, 16 flights take off from Sacramento and land in San Diego each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00, with 48% of daily flights taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from Sacramento to San Diego on average per week?

The number of flights available between Sacramento and San Diego is 118 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 22% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sacramento Intl to San Diego?

Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Sacramento Intl to San Diego

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

Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Diego Airport were last updated today.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Diego Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R957 Cheap Flights from Sacramento to San Diego in 2026/27

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12:40 - 14:15SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 35mdirect

14:55 - 16:40SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 45mdirect

R1 899Southwest

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

20:40 - 22:20SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 40mdirect

16:15 - 19:10SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 55m1 stop Santa Barbara

R1 996Southwest

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

15:30 - 17:05SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 35mdirect

14:00 - 15:45SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 45mdirect

R2 061Southwest

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

8:55 - 11:35SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

2h 40m1 stop Santa Barbara

8:15 - 10:00SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 45mdirect

R2 142Southwest

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

6:35 - 8:10SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 35mdirect

14:15 - 17:20SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

3h 05m1 stop Santa Barbara

R2 158Southwest

Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 10

19:15 - 23:20SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

4h 05m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

20:50 - 22:40SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 50mdirect

R2 207Southwest

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

17:50 - 19:35SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 45mdirect

9:35 - 11:20SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 45mdirect

R2 223Southwest

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

8:55 - 15:00SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

6h 05m2 stops Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:50 - 8:40SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 50mdirect

R2 240Southwest

Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 30

20:40 - 22:20SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 40mdirect

20:50 - 22:40SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 50mdirect

R2 304Southwest

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

7:45 - 9:30SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 45mdirect

14:15 - 17:20SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

3h 05m1 stop Santa Barbara

R2 321Southwest

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

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Southwest flights from Sacramento to San Diego

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Southwest

Oct 26

SMF16:30Sacramento Intl

1h 40m

SAN18:10San Diego

Oct 28

SAN15:50San Diego

1h 45m

SMF17:35Sacramento Intl

R1 899

Southwest

Oct 5

SMF20:40Sacramento Intl

1h 40m

SAN22:20San Diego

Oct 7

SAN16:15San Diego

2h 55m

1 stop

SMF19:10Sacramento Intl

R1 996

Southwest

Oct 14

SMF15:30Sacramento Intl

1h 35m

SAN17:05San Diego

Oct 21

SAN14:00San Diego

1h 45m

SMF15:45Sacramento Intl

R2 061

Alaska Airlines flights from Sacramento to San Diego

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Alaska Airlines

Oct 7

SMF8:23Sacramento Intl

15h 03m

1 stop

SAN23:26San Diego

Oct 14

SAN17:31San Diego

1h 51m

SMF19:22Sacramento Intl

R2 434

Alaska Airlines

Oct 5

SMF17:22Sacramento Intl

1h 38m

SAN19:00San Diego

Oct 10

SAN20:41San Diego

1h 48m

SMF22:29Sacramento Intl

R2 548

Alaska Airlines

Oct 23

SMF7:00Sacramento Intl

1h 41m

SAN8:41San Diego

Oct 25

SAN20:54San Diego

1h 48m

SMF22:42Sacramento Intl

R2 856

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Mon 26/10

12:40-14:15

Nonstop1h 35m

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20:40-22:20

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16:15-19:10

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R1 996

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SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

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Wed 14/10

15:30-17:05

Nonstop1h 35m

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14:00-15:45

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R2 061

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SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

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Wed 14/10

8:55-11:35

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8:15-10:00

Nonstop1h 45m

R2 142

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SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

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Sun 4/10

6:35-8:10

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

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14:15-17:20

1 stop3h 05m

R2 158

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Sacramento Intl

Fri 16/10

19:15-23:20

1 stop4h 05m

San Diego

Mon 19/10

20:50-22:40

Nonstop1h 50m

R2 207

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

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Sat 10/10

17:50-19:35

Nonstop1h 45m

San Diego

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9:35-11:20

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R2 223

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SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

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Sacramento Intl

Wed 28/10

8:55-15:00

2 stops6h 05m

San Diego

Fri 30/10

6:50-8:40

Nonstop1h 50m

R2 240

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

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Sacramento Intl

Fri 16/10

20:40-22:20

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Mon 19/10

20:50-22:40

Nonstop1h 50m

R2 304

SacramentoSan Diego

SMF Sacramento Intl - SAN San Diego

SMFSAN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/10

7:45-9:30

Nonstop1h 45m

San Diego

Sat 17/10

14:15-17:20

1 stop3h 05m

R2 321

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sacramento and San Diego?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R2 418 to R5 128.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R1 899.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

The month of December is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Sacramento, with most prices found around R3 116. The month of January is another great option to travel to San Diego, with average flight prices from Sacramento averaging around R3 165.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from Sacramento when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around R3 461 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from Sacramento for as low as R2 775 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Sacramento to San Diego flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

As of September 2026, prices for Sacramento to San Diego flights are approximately 100% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sacramento to San Diego

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Airports in San Diego	1 airport

The best one-way flight to San Diego from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is R957. The best return flight deal from Sacramento to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R1 899.

Direct flights go from Sacramento to San Diego every day.

There is 1 airport in San Diego. From Sacramento there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to San Diego

How far is Sacramento Intl to San Diego by plane?
Sacramento Intl and San Diego are 760,2 km apart from one another.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Diego Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to San Diego Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Sacramento to San Diego?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Sacramento to San Diego is Boeing 737 MAX 8 (38,86% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (33,54%), Boeing 737 (6,63%), and Embraer 175 (3,04%).

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