Cheap flights from San Diego to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip flights $110
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Mon, Jan 12
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Sacramento is currently $110
Cheapest one-way flight $55
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jan 8
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Sacramento is currently $55
Cheapest nonstop flights $132
Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Dec 6 — Sun, Dec 7
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Sacramento is currently $132
Last-minute weekend getaway $232
Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Sacramento is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights $272
Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Dec 6 — Sun, Dec 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Sacramento is currently $272
Fastest flight 1 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Sacramento takes 1 hr 40 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 San Diego to Sacramento is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $60–150
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $130–195

Popular airlines from San Diego to Sacramento

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $132
    Typical price: $135–300
    68 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - SMF Every day
    1120 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - SMF Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $132
    Typical price: $150–320
    38 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - SMF Every day
    111 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - SMF Every day
  • United
    from $157
    Typical price: $170–325
    204 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - SMF Every day
  • Delta
    from $162
    Typical price: $175–390
    144 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - SMF Every day
  • American
    from $166
    Typical price: $190–340
    89 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - SMF Every day
  • Frontier
    from $110
    Typical price: $125–385
    19 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - SMF Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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 22 min 78 mi

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 41 min 81 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 1 hr 56 min 87 mi
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 1 hr 32 min 71 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Sacramento

When are the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Sacramento?
The cheapest flights from San Diego to Sacramento are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $60 to $150.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Sacramento?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Sacramento recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $110. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Sacramento is $132, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 11.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Sacramento is $132, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 7.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Sacramento is $157, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Sacramento is $162, flying from Dec 13 to Dec 14.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Sacramento is $166, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Sacramento is $110, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Sacramento?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Sacramento starts at $110 from Thu, Jan 8 to Mon, Jan 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $55 and departs on Thu, Jan 8.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Sacramento?
1 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Sacramento.
When should you fly to Sacramento, United States?
The hot, dry, sunny summer months (May–Sep) are popular with visitors. Staged mostly in venues around Old Sacramento, the Sacramento Music Festival (May) focuses on jazz and blues. Sacramento Pride (Jun) is the city's main LGBT festival, and incorporates a parade, music and diverse market vendors. The California State Fair (Jul) features pop music concerts, exhibitions and a fairground. Winter (Dec–Feb) is mild with regular rainfall.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from San Diego to Sacramento?
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Sacramento.
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 is the best airline to fly from San Diego to Sacramento?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to Sacramento 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 San Diego to Sacramento.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 68 nonstop flights and 1,120 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Sacramento are:
  • Alaska offers 38 nonstop flights and 111 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
  • United offers 204 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
  • Delta offers 144 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
  • American offers 89 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
  • Frontier offers 19 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Sacramento.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Sacramento?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Sacramento recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $110. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Sacramento is $132, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 11.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Sacramento is $132, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 7.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Sacramento is $157, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Sacramento is $162, flying from Dec 13 to Dec 14.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Sacramento is $166, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Sacramento is $110, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento?
Southwest and Alaska fly direct from San Diego to Sacramento.
  • There are 68 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 38 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from San Diego to Sacramento?
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Sacramento at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento?
Southwest and Alaska fly direct from San Diego to Sacramento.
  • There are 68 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 38 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
When are direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento available?
There are direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Sacramento start at $132 from Sat, Dec 6 to Sun, Dec 7 with Alaska.
How can I find nonstop flights from San Diego to Sacramento?
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to Sacramento, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
What are the cheapest business class flights from San Diego to Sacramento?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and Sacramento start at $272 from Sat, Dec 6 to Sun, Dec 7 with Alaska.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from San Diego to Sacramento?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Sacramento start at $110 from Thu, Jan 8 to Mon, Jan 12.
How can I book business class trips from San Diego to Sacramento?
To book business class trips from San Diego to Sacramento, 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.
Are there any last-minute deals from San Diego to Sacramento next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and Sacramento starts at $232 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23 with Frontier.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from San Diego to Sacramento?
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Sacramento at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Sacramento?
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Sacramento, 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.

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