Are there direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento?

Yes, direct flights are available for the San Diego to Sacramento route. Historically, approximately 51.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are common, connecting flights are also a significant part of the available routes.

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

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Sacramento has a median duration of 1 hour and 47 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 773 kilometers. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight time increases considerably to 8 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their trip.

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

Historically, cheap flights from San Diego to Sacramento are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. The consistent availability of competitive fares makes it a favorable route for budget-conscious travelers. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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San Diego to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Right now, only 3% of recent fares from San Diego to Sacramento are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $114–$732, with a median of $348. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating higher prices than usual for this route.

When considering cheap flights from San Diego to Sacramento, the cheapest months to fly are typically November, with a median fare of $88, followed by May at $97, and July at $109. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more economical travel.

A typical journey from San Diego to Sacramento has a median duration of 1h 47m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 773 km. While a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once, with connecting itineraries having a median duration of 14h 10m.

For direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento, 51.2% of recent fares are non-stop. For itineraries that include connections, most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find fares.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Sacramento

Regular price: $91 - $236

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Sacramento is $91 to $236. The current lowest deal is $104 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 1-Oct 3.

now $104

Low $91

High $236

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Sacramento

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Sacramento is November, with a median price of $88. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $684. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $88

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $684

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Sacramento

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$376

$329

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$381

$313

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$376

$350

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$376

$327

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$382

$350

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$235

$178

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 13 - Oct 14

$225 → $128

43%

1 night

Oct 3 - Oct 4

$229 → $149

35%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$214 → $138

35%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$381 → $313

18%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Sacramento

San Diego - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for San Diego to Sacramento are below the typical level at $104.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $88.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 47m

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Sacramento takes 1 hour and 47 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights on this route, with 51.2% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has direct flights available for this route, with recent deals from $104.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from San Diego to Sacramento appear frequently, offering many booking opportunities.

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 ~$91

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a great choice for reaching Sacramento and the surrounding area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$91

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a major hub with extensive flight options and often a convenient alternative to SFO.

📍 ~120 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$86

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Nov 06

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From SAN

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Oct 20

Sacramento, United States

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Sacramento, United States

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From SAN

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Nov 06

Sacramento, United States

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$652

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Business Class

From SAN

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Nov 02

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$684

$304

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Business Class

From SAN

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Oct 28

Sacramento, United States

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$636

$304

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Business Class

From SAN

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Nov 09

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$658

$305

Save $353

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Business Class

From SAN

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Oct 28

Sacramento, United States

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$667

$305

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From SAN

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Nov 05

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$649

$305

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Business Class

From SAN

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Dec 05

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$687

$315

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From SAN

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Dec 13

Sacramento, United States

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$730

$324

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From SAN

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Dec 05

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$728

$326

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices for the San Diego to Sacramento route. The average price for flights booked within this window is $115. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise significantly to $959. For those booking 28-59 days out, the average price is around $297, while 7-13 days out averages $277.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Sacramento is considered to be $114 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $348. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $732 or less. This threshold of $114 represents a competitive fare for travelers.

Historically, November has offered some of the cheapest flights from San Diego to Sacramento, with a median price of $88. May also presents good value, with a median price of $97. While July is listed among the cheapest months with a median of $109, it is also noted as the most expensive month, indicating significant price fluctuations within that period. The annual median price for this route is $348.

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San Diego to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Sacramento

Regular price: $91 - $236

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Sacramento is $91 to $236. The current lowest deal is $104 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 1-Oct 3.

now $104

Low $91

High $236

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Sacramento

November

Cheapest

Flights from $88

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $684

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Sacramento

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$376

$329

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$381

$313

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$376

$350

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$376

$327

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$382

$350

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Sacramento

San Diego (SAN) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$235

$178

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 13 - Oct 14

$225 → $128

43%

1 night

Oct 3 - Oct 4

$229 → $149

35%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$214 → $138

35%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$381 → $313

18%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Sacramento

San Diego - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for San Diego to Sacramento are below the typical level at $104.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $88.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 47m

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Sacramento takes 1 hour and 47 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights on this route, with 51.2% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has direct flights available for this route, with recent deals from $104.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from San Diego to Sacramento appear frequently, offering many booking opportunities.

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 ~$91

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a great choice for reaching Sacramento and the surrounding area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$91

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a major hub with extensive flight options and often a convenient alternative to SFO.

Sacramento, United States

82% AI deal score

$728

$326

Save $402

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Today’s best flight deals from San Diego to Sacramento

San Diego to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Sacramento

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Sacramento

Direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Sacramento

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Sacramento

San Diego - Sacramento route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 47m

Direct flights are available from Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

San Diego main airports to depart from

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Best Elite deals to Sacramento

Nov 06

Oct 20

Nov 02

Nov 06

Nov 02

Oct 28

Nov 09

Oct 28

Nov 05

Dec 05

Dec 13

Dec 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

How early should I book San Diego to Sacramento flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from San Diego to Sacramento?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Diego to Sacramento?

Are there direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento?

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

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

Related routes

More routes from San Diego

Flights to Sacramento from other cities

San Diego to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Sacramento

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Sacramento

Direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Sacramento

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Sacramento

San Diego - Sacramento route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 47m

Direct flights are available from Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

San Diego main airports to depart from

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Best Elite deals to Sacramento

Nov 06

Oct 20

Nov 02

Nov 06

Nov 02

Oct 28

Nov 09

Oct 28

Nov 05

Dec 05

Dec 13

Dec 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

How early should I book San Diego to Sacramento flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from San Diego to Sacramento?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Diego to Sacramento?