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September 9 - September 16
SMF - San Diego
$173
$90
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September 22 - September 29
SMF - San Diego
$186
$91
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July 21 - July 22
SMF - San Diego
$135
$108
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July 7 - July 8
SMF - San Diego
$143
$108
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October 21 - October 27
SMF - San Diego
$157
$108
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September 1 - September 8
SMF - San Diego
$166
$109
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August 19 - August 25
SMF - San Diego
$140
$109
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August 5 - August 11
SMF - San Diego
$136
$109
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September 29 - September 30
SMF - San Diego
$198
$109
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July 28 - August 12
SMF - San Diego
$117
$109
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Insights for flights from Sacramento to San Diego
How much is a round trip from Sacramento to San Diego
Regular price: $121 - $215
Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Sacramento to San Diego.
The regular price range for this route is $121 to $215. The current lowest deal is $90 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Sep 9-Sep 16.
now $90
Low $121
High $215
The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to San Diego
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to San Diego is March, with a median price of $95. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $369. Prices are generally lower from January to November.
March
Flights from $95
July
Flights from $369
Direct flights from Sacramento to San Diego
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to San Diego
Thu, Jun 18
SMF - San Diego
Sacramento (SMF) - San Diego (CLD)
American Airlines
$421
$359
One-way
Fri, Jun 19
SMF - San Diego
Sacramento (SMF) - San Diego (CLD)
United Airlines
$422
$338
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
SMF - San Diego
Sacramento (SMF) - San Diego (SAN)
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
$137
$157
One-way
Sun, Jul 5
SMF - San Diego
Sacramento (SMF) - San Diego (SAN)
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
$143
$149
One-way
Tue, Jul 7
SMF - San Diego
Sacramento (SMF) - San Diego (SAN)
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
$143
$108
One-way
Tue, Jul 7
SMF - San Diego
Sacramento (SMF) - San Diego (SAN)
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
$143
$142
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to San Diego
Sep 21 - Sep 25
$331 → $189
43%
Oct 6 - Oct 10
$272 → $150
45%
Sep 4 - Sep 11
$306 → $189
38%
Sep 11 - Sep 13
$322 → $209
35%
Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to San Diego
Sacramento - San Diego route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level.
Recent roundtrip fares are below the typical level, with 25% of deals at or below $143.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in March for the cheapest prices.
Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $95.
⏱️ Flight duration
Typical flight duration is 7h 23m.
The typical flight duration for this route is 7 hours and 23 minutes, including layovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route.
About 37% of deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights being more common.
🏆 Airline highlight
Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.
Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights on the Sacramento to San Diego route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route.
Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, with more than one deal per day.
Sacramento main airports to depart from
Sacramento International (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport offers flights to San Diego, providing a convenient option for your journey.
📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$90
San Diego main airports to arrive at
San Diego International (SAN)
San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Sacramento to San Diego.
📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$90
McClellan–Palomar (CLD)
McClellan–Palomar Airport offers an alternative arrival option for your journey to the San Diego area.
📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$288
Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative
Tijuana International (TIJ)
Tijuana International is a useful alternative for Mexico-bound travel via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) bridge.
📍 ~25 km from San Diego (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$413
John Wayne (SNA)
John Wayne Airport is a convenient alternative for domestic US travel with a strong network.
📍 ~135 km from San Diego (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$195
Los Angeles International (LAX)
Los Angeles International is a primary global hub offering extensive international and domestic route options.
📍 ~190 km from San Diego (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$67
Ontario International (ONT)
Ontario International is a reliable domestic alternative with growing service, often less congested than LAX or SNA.
📍 ~170 km from San Diego (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$176
Long Beach (LGB)
Long Beach Airport is easy to navigate and offers fast security processing, good for specific West Coast routes.
📍 ~150 km from San Diego (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$157
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