CA $66 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF)

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Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $66 for one-way flights and CA $146 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
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Spirit Airlines
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Delta
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Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $55 - CA $155 per traveller.

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Flight from San Diego to Sacramento (SAN - SMF) route information
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
Sacramento Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Spirit Airlines
Roundtrip price
CA $146
Distance
767 km
Average flight time
1 hour 36 mins

San Diego to Sacramento Flights

The easy way to book your flights from San Diego to Sacramento 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Sacramento from San Diego whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are American Airlines, JAL, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, British Airways nonstop flights to Sacramento Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from San Diego to Sacramento today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from San Diego Intl., SAN to Sacramento Intl., SMF 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from San Diego to Sacramento—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Sacramento from San Diego currently is just CA $146 rising to CA $216.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in September when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Sacramento  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Sacramento from San Diego 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Sacramento with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from SAN to Sacramento Airport?
Round-trip journeys between San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) and Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) start from CA $146. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book ASAP so you don't miss out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from SAN to Sacramento Airport?
Every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the easy instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to SMF that have flexible change policies?
Many carriers offer the option to reschedule your flight at no extra charge. All you pay is the difference in the ticket price. When looking for San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) flights, you'll see a "No change fees" filter for you to pick.
How many hours is the flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF)?
Get comfortable, select an in-flight movie and 1 hour and 42 minutes will pass by in a jiffy. That's how long it takes to fly to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) from San Diego Airport.
How far is the flight from SAN to SMF?
With a flight distance of 770 kilometres, it's only a short hop from SAN to Sacramento Airport. It might be a quick flight, but it's still worth bringing something to read.
Which airlines fly direct from SAN to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF)?
With 273 flights a month from San Diego Airport to SMF, Southwest Airlines (WN) is an excellent choice. Offering 91 flights per month on this route, Alaska Airlines (AS) is another fantastic option.
Are SAN to Sacramento Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes pick up a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from SAN to SMF showing up a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals regularly — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not every airline releases prices so far in advance.

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