Cheap flights from SMF to SAN (Sacramento Intl. to San Diego Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SMF to SAN starting at $59 One Way, $117 Round Trip

Prices starting at $117 for return flights and $59 for one-way flights to San Diego Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$117 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $117 found 4 days ago
Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, Apr 29
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$134 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$134
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 27 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $134 found 23 hours ago
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 20
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$137 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Wed, May 20, priced at $137 found 1 day ago
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$143 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$143
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 13 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Sat, May 16, priced at $143 found 20 hours ago
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$143 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$143
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 29 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Sat, May 2, priced at $143 found 23 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$188 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,386 reviews)
The bay tower was completely outdated and came with a whopping $300 per night incidental charge for amenities that don’t exist (pool, activity rentals, etc). Airport shuttle was nice, but super busy and competitive with flight attendant traffic consuming every shuttle. Pool was not opened. Room was ...

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$211 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,069 reviews)
I love this place it was one of the best hotels I have stayed in a lot

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
$146 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$169 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,226 reviews)
It’s a good stay for a fair rate. Good location. The AC in our first room was ancient and broke down. They moved us to another room that was more updated. Wish we would’ve gotten that from the beginning.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Diego

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$283 nightly
The price is $325 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$325 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,465 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$86 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$98 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,315 reviews)
The amenities were ok. The room we were in needed to upgrade the shower head. The shower head had no dial for water force… it was like a fire hose! Also the little fridge needed help. It would freeze everything I put into it.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$237 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$274 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,425 reviews)
The most convenient hotel near the convention center.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Diego Hotels With Airport Transportation

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$211 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,069 reviews)
I love this place it was one of the best hotels I have stayed in a lot

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$188 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,386 reviews)
The bay tower was completely outdated and came with a whopping $300 per night incidental charge for amenities that don’t exist (pool, activity rentals, etc). Airport shuttle was nice, but super busy and competitive with flight attendant traffic consuming every shuttle. Pool was not opened. Room was ...

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave San Diego CA
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$156 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,063 reviews)
The room was clean and it was a great location. Still close to downtown San Diego

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Diego Hotels

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$94 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$107 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,342 reviews)
Staff was great, rooms are in need of an update

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Pleasant Inn
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway San Diego CA
$70 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$81 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (2,102 reviews)
No, creepy people all around that appear to live there. Didn’t feel safe at all, room smelled, bed needs replaced, no shampoo for guests. Mostly creepy.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
$102 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$118 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,638 reviews)
This hotel was in a great location, very convenient. The room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the waffle restaurant on site. We would stay here again on our next visit to San Diego.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Kings Inn San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$263 nightly
The price is $303 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$303 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,924 reviews)
Dated property, but well maintained and the staff is amazing. Also had everything you could want, from water toys, to a gym to a great pool and spa, to amazing restaurants.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$204 nightly
The price is $234 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$234 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,178 reviews)
N/a

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$285 nightly
The price is $328 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$328 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,198 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, game room, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
We had an issue with flooding in our water view room moved to another less comparable room. However this situation was rectified by the hotel management in a successful manner, so happy with our stay.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Catamaran Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SMF to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SMF Address & GPS
Address:
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento CA, 95837
United States
IATA Code:
SMF
Longitude:
-121.593695
Latitude:
38.692283
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to San Diego Airport?
Yes, if you're cruising the skies from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to San Diego Airport, you'll only have one flight number to keep in mind. And even better — there are 3 airlines that offer direct services for you to choose from. Recommended ones include:

  • Southwest Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines

What is the shortest flight from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to San Diego Airport?
It can take just 1 hour and 30 minutes to get from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to SAN. Kick back and enjoy the ride, because you'll be landing before you know it.
How many hours flight from SMF to SAN?
It takes an average of just 1 hour and 31 minutes to get from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to SAN. With such a short flight time, you'll have to leave that binge-viewing for a longer trip.
What airlines have the most flights from Sacramento Airport to San Diego Airport?
Escaping on vacation is one of life's biggest pleasures, but how you arrive at your destination should be just as enjoyable. Book your flight from Sacramento Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) with Frontier Airlines (F9). One of the most popular airlines, it offers 15 flights on this route every month. Alaska Airlines (AS) also operates services from Sacramento to San Diego. It's another great option and offers 108 flights monthly.

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