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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Sacramento? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 85 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sacramento.85 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 85 €, select.
Sacramento.85 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 85 €, select.
Sacramento.85 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 85 €, select.
Sacramento.85 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 85 €, select.
Sacramento.85 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 85 €, select.
Sacramento.85 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 85 €, select.
Sacramento.85 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 85 €, select.
Sacramento.90 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 90 €, select.
Sacramento.124 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 124 €, select.
Sacramento.155 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 155 €, select.
Sacramento.155 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 155 €, select.
Sacramento.160 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Wed, 26 May.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 26 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 160 €, select.
Sacramento.185 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 185 €, select.
Sacramento.187 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 187 €, select.
Sacramento.198 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 198 €, select.
Sacramento.213 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr, returning Mon, 26 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 213 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Sacramento

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Sacramento flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from 274 €
Aug
from 85 €
Sep
from 85 €
Oct
from 85 €
Nov
from 85 €
Dec
from 85 €
Jan
from 155 €
Feb
from 155 €
Mar
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Apr
from 213 €
May
from 160 €
Jun
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Direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento

Alternative San Diego to Sacramento routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Diego to Sacramento? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Sacramento International

16km from central Sacramento
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from 85 €
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Sacramento Stockton

79km from central Sacramento
from 134 €
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Concord

82km from central Sacramento
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San Diego to Sacramento: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found85 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 46 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week213

Finding cheap flights from San Diego to Sacramento: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Sacramento: Sacramento International, Sacramento Stockton and Concord.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Sacramento is 85 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 46 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego to Sacramento.
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from San Diego to Sacramento.
As of July 2026, there are 213 flights per week flying from San Diego to Sacramento.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Sacramento is usually August.
If you're flying from San Diego, the cheapest airport near Sacramento is Sacramento International – which is 15.6 km away from the centre of Sacramento. We've found flights into this airport from 85 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Sacramento on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sacramento but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sacramento is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. July is typically the warmest month in Sacramento, when it usually averages around 37°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to Sacramento is Southwest Airlines .

Travelling from San Diego to Sacramento: what you need to know

  • Start your journey at one of San Diego's main airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Explore your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Sacramento jetting off from either of these.

  • When it comes to touching down in Sacramento, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is a major gateway. Another is Sacramento Stockton Airport (SCK).

  • Hop on a direct San Diego to Sacramento flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Sacramento's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as San Diego.

  • With 79 flights a week between the two airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from San Diego to Sacramento with Southwest Airlines at 06:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from SAN to SMF is with Alaska Airlines at 21:59.

  • Leave enough time to get on your San Diego to Sacramento flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Sacramento

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap San Diego to Sacramento flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from San Diego to Sacramento.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you the moment a better deal is available on cheap flights from San Diego to Sacramento.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your San Diego to Sacramento flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • If you're searching for a direct flight from San Diego to Sacramento, you can leave from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Travel from SAN to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) without any stops.

  • Southwest Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct San Diego to Sacramento plane tickets leaving from SAN.

  • SAN is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near San Diego International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Diego to Sacramento or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

  • 74% of flights that take off from San Diego International Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

Arriving in Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is approximately 16 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and experience more of Sacramento and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Sacramento International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.

  • The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.

Sacramento Stockton Airport (SCK)

  • The centre of Sacramento is about 80 kilometres from Sacramento Stockton Airport (SCK). Once your flight from San Diego to Sacramento has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 55 minutes.

  • Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Make yourself at home at a hotel soon after your San Diego to Sacramento flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn Stockton, Ca are within easy reach of SCK.

  • You can find Sacramento Stockton Airport at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.

Best time to go to Sacramento

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Diego to Sacramento. July is the busiest month for a trip to Sacramento. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • Before locking in your San Diego to Sacramento tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Sacramento, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap flights from San Diego to Sacramento around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Sacramento

Explore more of the United States

  • San Jose is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres to the south, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

  • San Francisco is another standout destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres southwest of Sacramento. No journey is complete without experiencing Golden Gate Bridge, The Painted Ladies and Alcatraz Island.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Diego to Sacramento

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