$22 Cheap flight deals from Sacramento (SAC) to Carlsbad (SAN)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Sacramento to Carlsbad

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sun, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 9
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$327 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Dec 7 from Sacramento Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Dec 9, priced at $327 found 22 hours ago
Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$467 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$467
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 5 from Sacramento Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $467 found 1 day ago

Airfares from $22 One Way, $43 Round Trip from Sacramento to Carlsbad

Prices starting at $43 for return flights and $22 for one-way flights to Carlsbad were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 16
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$43 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$43
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Fri, Jan 16, priced at $43 found 5 hours ago
Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Jan 26
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$44 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$44
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 24 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Mon, Jan 26, priced at $44 found 19 hours ago
Wed, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 24
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$47 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$47
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 21 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Sat, Jan 24, priced at $47 found 1 day ago
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$50 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$50
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Tue, Mar 10, priced at $50 found 4 hours ago
Sun, Jan 11 - Sat, Jan 17
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$134 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$134
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, Jan 11 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Sat, Jan 17, priced at $134 found 17 hours ago

Carlsbad economy flight packages

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Town and Country San Diego
4.0-star property

Town and Country San Diego

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,318 reviews)

Jan 6 - Jan 13

7 night stay

Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,078, price is now $598 per person
$598
per person
found 1 day ago
Jessica from front desk deserves a raise. She accommodated us well with utmost professionalism and hospitality

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

La Jolla Shores Hotel
3.0-star property

La Jolla Shores Hotel

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,370 reviews)

Jan 8 - Jan 12

4 night stay

Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,061, price is now $1,119 per person
$1,119
per person
found 1 day ago
Unfortunately the partial ocean view we paid for was very partial once on the balcony if I turned my chair to look through the adjoining patio. Which wasn’t a problem but they had a dog and there want a barrier in place to keep the dog on their side. The air conditioning didn’t work. The food/drinks were very overpriced. Also - most importantly- the big surprise was even with the lack of resort amenities they charged an extra $40/per day at the end of the stay. This should have been clearly stated earlier on or been part of the initial cost. We will not be staying there again because of this fraudulent way of doing business.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
4.0-star property

La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

8.8/10 Excellent! (485 reviews)

Jan 9 - Jan 13

4 night stay

Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,159, price is now $635 per person
$635
per person
found 14 hours ago
Right on the beach! Amazing views.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2022

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More About Flying To Carlsbad from Sacramento

Route Information for Flights from Sacramento to Carlsbad

Origin Airport IATA Code
SAC
Destination Airport IATA Code
SAN
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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Sacramento to Carlsbad?
Get ready to book, because there are two carriers that operate direct flights from SMF to San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.). Lock in a fantastic deal with Southwest Airlines or Alaska Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Sacramento to Carlsbad?
If the weather is good and all goes as planned, you could be flying into San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) from SMF in just 1 hour and 28 minutes. With such a brief flight time, consider bringing just carry-on luggage.
What airlines fly from Sacramento to Carlsbad most frequently?
There are a couple of airlines offering the most frequent flights from Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) to San Diego Airport, including Southwest Airlines (WN). Popular with travelers, it operates 256 flights on this route each month. Also research the rewarding deals available with Alaska Airlines (AS). Offering 173 monthly flights between Sacramento and Carlsbad, they make the journey just as delightful as the destination.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won't keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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