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

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

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

As of October 2026, 8 flights take off from San Diego and land in Sacramento each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 8:00, with 47% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

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

As of October 2026, there are 61 flights per week flying from San Diego to Sacramento. The most common day of the week flights depart is Thu, with 43% of flights taking off on this day.

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

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sacramento Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R981 Cheap Flights from San Diego to Sacramento in 2026/27

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15:30 - 17:10SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 40mdirect

15:05 - 16:35SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 30mdirect

R1 945Southwest

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

6:45 - 11:45SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

16:30 - 18:05SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 35mdirect

R2 111Southwest

Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 10

7:20 - 13:30SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:05 - 11:45SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

2h 40m1 stop Santa Barbara

R2 194Southwest

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18

12:29 - 14:07SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 38mdirect

20:11 - 21:50SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 39mdirect

R2 277Alaska Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6

16:10 - 19:05SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

2h 55m1 stop Santa Barbara

7:50 - 13:30SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

5h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

R2 294Southwest

Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 23

6:30 - 8:10SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 40mdirect

9:05 - 11:45SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

2h 40m1 stop Santa Barbara

R2 377Southwest

Sun, Dec 13 - Tue, Dec 15

18:05 - 19:45SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 40mdirect

7:45 - 11:55SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

4h 10m1 stop Santa Barbara

R2 443Southwest

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22

12:24 - 14:23SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 59mdirect

14:33 - 16:13SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 40mdirect

R2 527Alaska Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Fri, Dec 25

6:30 - 8:10SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 40mdirect

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

1h 30mdirect

R2 560Southwest

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23

6:30 - 12:11SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 41m1 stop Salt Lake City

9:33 - 15:18SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

5h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

R2 610Delta

Tue, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 20

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19:30 - 21:10SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 40mdirect

20:30 - 22:15SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 45mdirect

R5 020Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Dec 4

10:54 - 12:41SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 47mdirect

13:37 - 15:16SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 39mdirect

R5 851Alaska Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

15:00 - 19:37SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

4h 37m1 stop Los Angeles

14:17 - 18:47SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

4h 30m1 stop Los Angeles

R6 931Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 12

17:31 - 19:22SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 51mdirect

10:52 - 12:35SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 43mdirect

R7 347Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 12

10:54 - 12:41SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 47mdirect

9:28 - 11:10SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 42mdirect

R7 513Alaska Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

21:25 - 23:11SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 46mdirect

20:13 - 21:50SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 37mdirect

R8 095Alaska Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

9:26 - 15:52SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 26m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:02 - 15:39SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

5h 37m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

R8 178American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

12:30 - 14:15SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

1h 45mdirect

18:25 - 22:45SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

4h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

R8 261Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 2

6:20 - 11:08SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

4h 48m1 stop Los Angeles

14:15 - 20:37SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

6h 22m1 stop San Francisco

R8 328United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 5

10:09 - 8:48SAN San Diego-SMF Sacramento Intl

22h 39m1 stop Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld

10:52 - 12:35SMF Sacramento Intl-SAN San Diego

1h 43mdirect

R8 394Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

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Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to Sacramento

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Alaska Airlines

Dec 4

SAN12:29San Diego

1h 38m

SMF14:07Sacramento Intl

Dec 6

SMF20:11Sacramento Intl

1h 39m

SAN21:50San Diego

R2 277

Alaska Airlines

Dec 24

SAN12:24San Diego

1h 59m

SMF14:23Sacramento Intl

Dec 25

SMF14:33Sacramento Intl

1h 40m

SAN16:13San Diego

R2 527

Alaska Airlines

Dec 3

SAN10:50San Diego

8h 41m

1 stop

SMF19:31Sacramento Intl

Dec 5

SMF15:06Sacramento Intl

1h 37m

SAN16:43San Diego

R2 859

Southwest flights from San Diego to Sacramento

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Southwest

Nov 19

SAN15:30San Diego

1h 40m

SMF17:10Sacramento Intl

Nov 23

SMF15:05Sacramento Intl

1h 30m

SAN16:35San Diego

R1 945

Southwest

Dec 10

SAN6:45San Diego

5h 00m

1 stop

SMF11:45Sacramento Intl

Dec 10

SMF16:30Sacramento Intl

1h 35m

SAN18:05San Diego

R2 111

Southwest

Nov 17

SAN7:20San Diego

6h 10m

1 stop

SMF13:30Sacramento Intl

Nov 18

SMF9:05Sacramento Intl

2h 40m

1 stop

SAN11:45San Diego

R2 194

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Thu 19/11

15:30-17:10

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15:05-16:35

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6:45-11:45

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R2 111

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SAN San Diego - SMF Sacramento Intl

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Tue 17/11

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9:05-11:45

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R2 194

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R2 294

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SAN San Diego - SMF Sacramento Intl

SANSMF

San Diego

Sun 13/12

6:30-8:10

Nonstop1h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 15/12

9:05-11:45

1 stop2h 40m

R2 377

San DiegoSacramento

SAN San Diego - SMF Sacramento Intl

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San Diego

Fri 20/11

18:05-19:45

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Sacramento Intl

Sun 22/11

7:45-11:55

1 stop4h 10m

R2 443

San DiegoSacramento

SAN San Diego - SMF Sacramento Intl

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San Diego

Thu 24/12

12:24-14:23

Nonstop1h 59m

Sacramento Intl

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14:33-16:13

Nonstop1h 40m

R2 527

San DiegoSacramento

SAN San Diego - SMF Sacramento Intl

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San Diego

Fri 20/11

6:30-8:10

Nonstop1h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 23/11

14:15-15:45

Nonstop1h 30m

R2 560

San DiegoSacramento

SAN San Diego - SMF Sacramento Intl

SANSMF

San Diego

Tue 17/11

6:30-12:11

1 stop5h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 20/11

9:33-15:18

1 stop5h 45m

R2 610

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R3 424 to R8 028.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R1 945.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from San Diego, with most prices found around R3 042. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Sacramento from San Diego during February instead. Flights to Sacramento in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around R3 274.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sacramento from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sacramento for around R3 967 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sacramento from San Diego for as low as R2 626 on momondo.

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

As of October 2026, prices for San Diego to Sacramento flights are approximately 65% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Diego to Sacramento according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	R981
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Sacramento	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Sacramento from San Diego in the past 72 hours is R981. The best return flight deal from San Diego to Sacramento found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R1 945.

Direct flights go from San Diego to Sacramento every day.

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Sacramento

How far is San Diego to Sacramento Intl by plane?
Sacramento Intl is 760,2 km away from San Diego.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sacramento Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Diego to Sacramento?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from San Diego to Sacramento is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), representing 39,88% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 39,57%, Boeing 737 at 8,30%, and Embraer 170 at 3,74%.

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Can I find flights from San Diego to Sacramento with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Sacramento from San Diego which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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