Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport.
San Diego and Sacramento are both in the UTC-8 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from SAN to SMF start at 06:30 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:59 with Alaska Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 79 weekly San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flights.
Your SAN to SMF flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Sacramento (and then discovering more of the United States!) is easy with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SAN to SMF flights, with 72.85% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SAN and SMF include:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight is R 885. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 1,701. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from SAN to SMF, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SAN to SMF.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN's address is N Harbour Dr.
74% of flights departing from San Diego International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central San Diego to San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SAN:
Arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
After your San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport flight has landed, relax and unwind at a nearby hotel. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG is a comfortable option within easy reach of SMF.
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sacramento International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sacramento and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sacramento in March.
Book your flight from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Sacramento during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAN to SMF in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
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 away to the south, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Sacramento, San Francisco is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
