Are there direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento?

Yes, direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento are available. Historically, approximately 21.7% of all flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Sacramento?

A direct flight from San Diego to Sacramento typically takes 1 hour and 47 minutes, covering a distance of 773 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 9 hours and 34 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

How often do cheap flights from San Diego to Sacramento come up?

Cheap flights from San Diego to Sacramento are regularly available. This route is classified as having a regular frequency of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with consistent availability across the trailing 30 days.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Diego to Sacramento

2026-12-10 – 2026-12-14
SAN - Sacramento
49% AI deal score
$116
$107
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2026-11-19 – 2026-11-23
SAN - Sacramento
46% AI deal score
$125
$117
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2026-11-17 – 2026-11-21
SAN - Sacramento
49% AI deal score
$127
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2026-12-02 – 2026-12-03
SAN - Sacramento
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$118
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2026-12-10 – 2026-12-17
SAN - Sacramento
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2027-01-06 – 2027-01-11
SAN - Sacramento
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2027-02-11 – 2027-02-13
SAN - Sacramento
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2026-12-04 – 2026-12-06
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$118
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2026-11-20 – 2026-11-22
SAN - Sacramento
43% AI deal score
$125
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2026-12-23 – 2026-12-29
SAN - Sacramento
73% AI deal score
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San Diego to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Fares for cheap flights from San Diego to Sacramento typically range from $367 to $983, with a median price of $644. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Zero percent of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Sacramento, February stands out with a median fare of $98. December also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $104, followed by January at a median of $112.

The typical journey time from San Diego to Sacramento is 1h 45m. For itineraries that include connections, the median journey time extends to 12h 24m. This route is classified as a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 773 km.

Most itineraries for flights from San Diego to Sacramento connect at least once, with only 21.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Sacramento

Regular price: $89 - $214

Prices for flights from San Diego to Sacramento are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Sacramento is $89 to $214. The current lowest deal is $107 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 10-Dec 14.

now $107

Low $89

High $214

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Sacramento

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Sacramento is February, with a median price of $98. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $711. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $98

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $711

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Sacramento

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$208

$556

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$311

$360

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$296

$320

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$286

$274

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$289

$320

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$286

$314

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Sacramento

3 nights

Nov 24 - Nov 27

$239 → $115

52%

6 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 29

$223 → $143

36%

2 nights

Nov 26 - Nov 28

$239 → $187

22%

4 nights

Nov 24 - Nov 28

$239 → $193

19%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Sacramento

San Diego - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Sacramento are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights historically in February

Historically, February, December, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Nonstop flights average 1h 45m

Nonstop flights typically take 1h 45m, while connecting flights average 12h 24m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 78.3% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights on this route, with one deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals for flights from San Diego to Sacramento appear regularly, so check often.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient option for flights from San Diego to Sacramento.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$112

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from San Diego to Sacramento.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$128

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a major hub with extensive flight options, directly accessible from Sacramento via the I-80 corridor.

📍 ~120 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$94

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

$357

Save $896

From SAN

Elite

Jan 06

Sacramento, United States

77% AI deal score

$566

$337

Save $229

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Jan 06

Sacramento, United States

77% AI deal score

$566

$337

Save $229

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Dec 03

Sacramento, United States

76% AI deal score

$650

$411

Save $239

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, the best prices for flights from San Diego to Sacramento are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $508. Booking within 0-6 days of departure usually sees prices rise to an average of $722. Similarly, booking more than 60 days out tends to result in higher average prices, around $663.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Sacramento is considered to be $367 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $644. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $983 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Sacramento include February, with a median price of $98, and December, with a median price of $104. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $112. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $644 for this route.

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San Diego to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Most itineraries for flights from San Diego to Sacramento connect at least once, with only 21.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Sacramento

Regular price: $89 - $214

Prices for flights from San Diego to Sacramento are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Sacramento is $89 to $214. The current lowest deal is $107 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 10-Dec 14.

now $107

Low $89

High $214

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Sacramento

February

Cheapest

Flights from $98

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $711

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Sacramento

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$208

$556

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$311

$360

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$296

$320

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$286

$274

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$289

$320

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$286

$314

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Sacramento

3 nights

Nov 24 - Nov 27

$239 → $115

52%

6 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 29

$223 → $143

36%

2 nights

Nov 26 - Nov 28

$239 → $187

22%

4 nights

Nov 24 - Nov 28

$239 → $193

19%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Sacramento