Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to San Diego (SAC - SAN)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sacramento to San Diego and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$177	Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Diego is currently $177
Cheapest one-way flight	$69	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Sacramento to San Diego is currently $69
Last-minute weekend getaway	$232	Frontier 1 stop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sacramento to San Diego is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights	$337	Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Diego is currently $337

Fastest flight	1 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Sacramento to San Diego takes 1 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to San Diego is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–205
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $155–395

Popular airlines from Sacramento to San Diego

Southwest

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $130–325

76 weekly nonstop flights

SMF - SAN Every day

1147 weekly connecting flights

SMF - SAN Every day
Alaska

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $135–340

36 weekly nonstop flights

SMF - SAN Every day

117 weekly connecting flights

SMF - SAN Every day
United

from $179

Typical price: $160–360

227 weekly connecting flights

SMF - SAN Every day
Delta

from $237

Typical price: $175–440

143 weekly connecting flights

SMF - SAN Every day
American

from $243

Typical price: $195–415

122 weekly connecting flights

SMF - SAN Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $180–495

26 weekly connecting flights

SMF - SAN Every day

Popular airports near Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 16 min 9 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 1 hr 39 min 81 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 1 hr 55 min 87 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 1 hr 30 min 71 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Diego are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $110 to $205.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $177. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to San Diego is $177, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to San Diego is $177, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to San Diego is $179, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to San Diego is $237, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to San Diego is $243, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Sacramento to San Diego is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Diego starts at $177 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Sacramento to San Diego.

Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sacramento to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sacramento to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sacramento to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 76 nonstop flights and 1,147 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sacramento to San Diego are:

Alaska offers 36 nonstop flights and 117 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
United offers 227 connecting flights per week. United flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Delta offers 143 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
American offers 122 connecting flights per week. American flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Frontier offers 26 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sacramento and San Diego.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $177. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to San Diego is $177, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to San Diego is $177, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to San Diego is $179, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to San Diego is $237, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to San Diego is $243, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Sacramento to San Diego is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

Southwest and Alaska fly direct from Sacramento to San Diego.

There are 76 Southwest direct flights from Sacramento to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 36 Alaska direct flights from Sacramento to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and San Diego at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest and Alaska fly direct from Sacramento to San Diego.

There are 76 Southwest direct flights from Sacramento to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 36 Alaska direct flights from Sacramento to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Sacramento to San Diego on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sacramento and San Diego start at $177 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Alaska.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sacramento to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sacramento and San Diego start at $337 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sacramento and San Diego start at $177 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Sacramento to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sacramento and San Diego starts at $232 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and San Diego at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.