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$32 Find cheap flights from Sacramento to San Diego

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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to San Diego (SMF-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:47 am - 10:20 amSMF-SAN
1h 33mnonstop
6:15 am - 7:57 amSAN-SMF
1h 42mnonstop
$48Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Wed, May 15
8:50 am - 10:23 amSMF-SAN
1h 33mnonstop
6:15 am - 7:57 amSAN-SMF
1h 42mnonstop
$49Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Tue, May 14
8:50 am - 10:23 amSMF-SAN
1h 33mnonstop
11:13 am - 7:43 pmSAN-SMF
8h 30m1 stop
$56Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Tue, Jun 4
2:39 pm - 8:22 pmSMF-SAN
5h 43m1 stop
6:15 am - 7:57 amSAN-SMF
1h 42mnonstop
$57Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Tue, Jun 4
8:50 am - 10:23 amSMF-SAN
1h 33mnonstop
6:15 am - 7:57 amSAN-SMF
1h 42mnonstop
$58Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 22
8:50 am - 10:23 amSMF-SAN
1h 33mnonstop
6:15 am - 7:57 amSAN-SMF
1h 42mnonstop
$59Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
9:43 pm - 7:34 amSMF-SAN
9h 51m1 stop
7:45 am - 12:11 pmSAN-SMF
4h 26m1 stop
Tue, May 14 - Sat, May 18
8:05 pm - 9:40 pmSMF-SAN
1h 35mnonstop
8:20 am - 10:04 amSAN-SMF
1h 44mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
4:45 pm - 6:20 pmSMF-SAN
1h 35mnonstop
9:17 pm - 10:59 pmSAN-SMF
1h 42mnonstop
$161Alaska Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, May 29
4:45 pm - 6:20 pmSMF-SAN
1h 35mnonstop
8:20 am - 10:04 amSAN-SMF
1h 44mnonstop
$197Alaska Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Sat, Jun 1

Flights from Sacramento to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Sacramento to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Diego on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Sacramento, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sacramento to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to San Diego is January, where tickets cost $188 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $274 and $258 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to San Diego?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sacramento to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Sacramento to San Diego found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $48 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Alaska Airlines ($157). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $32 on Spirit Airlines and from $51 on Frontier.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Sacramento and San Diego?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Sacramento to San Diego.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Sacramento to San Diego. They are: Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Spirit Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $44 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Sacramento and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 12 and 21 nonstop flights that take off from Sacramento and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 111 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sacramento and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Sacramento to San Diego take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 33m to travel the 480 miles between Sacramento and San Diego.

What’s the earliest departure time from Sacramento to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sacramento at 6:00 am and will be landing in San Diego at 7:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Sacramento to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sacramento to San Diego jets off at 9:00 pm and lands at 10:30 pm.

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February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$32
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to San Diego

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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to San Diego

  • Does the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) have any private facilities for nursing mothers?

    Yes. Both terminals of SMF have a Baby Care Room that provides privacy and amenities for breastfeeding and diaper changing. One room is located by Gate A10 and the other is located by Gate B15.

  • Does the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) feature any private lounges where I can wait for my flight?

    Yes. All passengers can enjoy the services and facilities offered by the exclusive Escape Lounge by paying a fee before entering. There is an Escape Lounge in each terminal and some features include air conditioning, non-alcoholic as well as alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, TV, and more.

  • Does San Diego International Airport (SAN) have a USO?

    Yes. At SAN, active members of the US military and their families can find the spacious USO Neil Ash Airport Center in Terminal 2 in the East Floor Gate Parking Lot. Some features include showers, luggage storage, devices for entertainment and connectivity, a meeting center, welcome home activities for returning troops, shuttle service to military bases, and much more.

  • Does the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) have an on-site hotel?

    No, but if you would like to stay as close to the airport as possible the night before you travel from SMF, there are several hotels nearby that offer free shuttles to the airport terminals. Some of these include Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and Four Points by Sheraton.

  • How can I get from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to downtown San Diego on public transportation?

    From SAN, passengers can catch city bus 992 operated by the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System. This bus, which departs from the arrivals curbs of both Terminals 1 and 2, stops in downtown San Diego where you can connect with Amtrak trains, local trains, or a local trolley. This bus departs every 15 minutes between 5:00 am and midnight and about every 30 minutes on weekends and holidays.

  • Where can I park my car at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?

    If you want to leave your car at SMF while you are traveling to San Diego, your most affordable options are the Daily Lot and the Economy Lot. There is free shuttle service from both of these lots to the terminals. However, the shuttles are terminal-specific, so make sure you know which airline you are on so that you can board the correct shuttle.

  • Can I travel with my pet through San Diego International Airport?

    The San Diego International Airport makes it easy to travel with your pet by offering pet relief areas furnished with artificial turf and equipped with a fire hydrant and pet waste bags. You can find the areas outside the terminals. All service animals and pets can use the facility while waiting for departure.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Sacramento to San Diego?

    Alaska Airlines offers nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport. The other option includes flying via American Airlines on a flight with one stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, but this flight might take a bit longer. Book through KAYAK to find information on the most convenient route.

  • Is free Wi-Fi available at Sacramento International Airport?

    There’s free Wi-Fi at the Sacramento International Airport in the concourse and terminals. You can also use the internet connection at the rental car facility or the free waiting area. If you want to connect to the airport Wi-Fi, turn on your device Wi-Fi and scan for “FlySacramento,” then connect.

  • Which services for the disabled are available at San Diego International Airport?

    The San Diego International Airport offers different accessibility services suited for passengers with disabilities. Options include visual paging monitors, TDD telephones, and a courtesy cart. You’ll meet volunteer ambassadors throughout the airport, and there are Harbor Police Officers at different locations to assist anyone with special needs as well.

  • Which transportation options are available at San Diego International Airport?

    You can obtain ground transportation from outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. If you want to use a taxicab or shuttle, there are representatives who will guide you accordingly. They will help you find a suitable means of transportation from the airport. You can also request an Uber or Lyft.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to San Diego was $32 for a one-way ticket and $48 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and San Diego?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Sacramento to San Diego. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to San Diego?

    Sacramento airport is called Sacramento Intl and the only airport in San Diego is San Diego.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to San Diego?

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to San Diego?

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sacramento and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Sacramento to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to San Diego, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $238 and an overall rating of 8.1, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $186 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SMF to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $78 or less one-way and $136 or less round-trip.
  • The Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves as a hub for Southwest Airlines. While the San Diego International Airport (SAN) is not a hub for any airlines, it does serve as a focus city for both Southwest and Alaska Airlines.
  • For passengers looking for some help transporting your luggage once you arrive at the San Diego International Airport, you can access a baggage cart in baggage claim for a small fee.
  • If, when you arrive at SAN, you discover that you have lost some money or that you unexpectedly need assistance with accommodation or transportation, consider stopping by Travelers’ Aid, a non-profit facility at baggage claim where the volunteers might be able to help you. Open from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Travelers Aid is located in both terminals.
  • The Sacramento International Airport (SMF), located 10 miles from downtown Sacramento, is a preferred airport for people traveling from Sacramento to San Diego, California.
  • If you need some cash, there are Bank of America ATMs throughout the Sacramento International Airport and in the rental car facility. For non-Bank of America customers, there’s an approximately $3 extra charge per transaction.
  • Sacramento International Airport offers free Wi-Fi in the airport terminals, the Jet Center, the rental car facility, and the free waiting area. The Wi-Fi network name is “FlySacramento.”
  • Dogs are allowed at Sacramento International Airport on the condition that they’re on a leash and under control at all times. You can use the pet relief areas in Terminal A or Terminal B near Baggage Claim.
  • For people flying from Sacramento to San Diego, the San Diego International Airport (SAN) offers a convenient location through which to enter downtown San Diego.
  • While at the San Diego International Airport, if need something to eat, you can explore the different restaurants in Terminal 1 and 2.
  • There are several lounges for relaxation at San Diego International Airport, including the Airspace Lounge in Terminal 2 at Gate 23 and 33. The United Club Lounge is in Terminal 2 at Gate Mezzanine.
  • To rent a car when you arrive at San Diego International Airport, access the Rental Car Center. You can also use free dedicated shuttle buses for trips from the terminals to the Rental Car Center.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Sacramento to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Sacramento Intl to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9110 reviews
7.3entertainment
8.6crew
7.3food
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
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Good - San Jose security is a breeze. Exact opposite of San Diego. Flight on time. Bad - FA's were not that cheery or polite. I thought we may blow out a tire as the pilot slammed down a hard landing in perfect conditions. He came in pretty hot like he had a date waiting.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024SJC - SAN
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Good - San Jose security is a breeze. Exact opposite of San Diego. Flight on time. Bad - FA's were not that cheery or polite. I thought we may blow out a tire as the pilot slammed down a hard landing in perfect conditions. He came in pretty hot like he had a date waiting.

I was seated at the back of the plane and the flight attendants were fantastic. I did not get food so can’t say. Thought the movie selection was lean.

the departure got delayed due to SJC situation, but it was a quite good waiting thanks to Alaska airline teams.

The flight attendant in the back of the plane was barely understood as she rushed through instructions to the point of being intelligible. She had a bored demeanor in her delivery.

Staff seemed genuinely nice, not just going through the motions.

The pretzels are awesome. The free movies are excellent. The plane crew was amazing. The Austin airport lounge was too small and overcrowded. There were not enough seats. And the boarding staff was not as friendly.

I like Alaska Air fine. Great crew. Late departure still arrived on time.

Excellent service and prices. I was not award of inflight entertainment.

They gave me a seat with extra leg room. But they didn't offer me anything to drink, just because it was an hour flight

I was happy with the flight. It was too short for food and beverage service. (no problem) We left SLO on time and arrived in San Diego on schedule.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

Everything was very good EXCEPT the food, on a five and a half hour trip. They only gave to us was snacks in first class. They didn't give us pillows or blankets.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

Kayak does not know that spirit airlines charged me $70 to fly. But the bag check-in was $89 each way. This is false advertising to lure people. Spirit airlines sends bunch of emails after flight purchases to buy wifi, better seats, priority boarding, secure reserved seats. This is false advertising. Up front pricing. I would of flown jet blue or Alaska airlines.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

The flight experience was great. Due to charging for any thing outside of flight i can’t comment on amenities.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/28Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 41mSMF-SAN
$32
6/8Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 45mSMF-SAN
$36
5/13Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
6h 38mSMF-SAN
$41
5/12Sun
1 stopFrontier
9h 57mSMF-SAN
$51
5/4Sat
1 stopFrontier
10h 26mSMF-SAN
$66
6/29Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 37mSMF-SAN
$90
5/25Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 35mSMF-SAN
$99
5/5Sun
1 stopDelta
3h 54mSMF-SAN
$179
5/15Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 04mSMF-SAN
$284
5/12Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 04mSMF-SAN
$319

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/1Wed
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 32mSMF-SAN
5/8Wed
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 42mSAN-SMF
$127
5/3Fri
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 32mSMF-SAN
5/5Sun
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 40mSAN-SMF
$133
5/3Fri
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 32mSMF-SAN
5/6Mon
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 40mSAN-SMF
$145
5/3Fri
nonstop
1h 32mSMF-SAN
5/6Mon
multi-stop
23h 11mSAN-SMF
$166
5/3Fri
nonstop
1h 32mSMF-SAN
5/6Mon
multi-stop
23h 11mSAN-SMF
$168
5/2Thu
multi-stopFrontier
9h 57mSMF-SAN
5/6Mon
multi-stopFrontier
23h 11mSAN-SMF
$199
4/29Mon
multi-stopFrontier
9h 38mSMF-SAN
5/6Mon
multi-stopFrontier
23h 11mSAN-SMF
$219
5/3Fri
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 33mSMF-SAN
5/6Mon
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 42mSAN-SMF
$373
5/3Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 52mSMF-SAN
5/6Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
3h 26mSAN-SMF
$552
5/3Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 52mSMF-SAN
5/6Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 35mSAN-SMF
$646

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Sacramento - San Diego Flights

Departure:

Sacramento (SMF)United States

Destination:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Return flight deals:

San Diego - Sacramento

Cabin classes:

$388
$288
$300
$68

Compare transportation modes for Sacramento to San Diego

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$2941h 33m
Buses$15312h 53m