$59 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, Jul 5 - Mon, Jul 6
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$284 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$284
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sun, Jul 5 from Sacramento Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, Jul 6, priced at $284 found 14 hours ago
Sun, Jul 5 - Wed, Jul 8
STS
Sonoma County
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$286 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$286
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sun, Jul 5 from Sonoma County to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Jul 8, priced at $286 found 4 days ago
Sun, Jul 5 - Thu, Jul 16
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$355 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$355
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, Jul 5 from Sacramento Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Thu, Jul 16, priced at $355 found 1 day ago
Fri, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 6
STS
Sonoma County
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$584 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$584
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 3 from Sonoma County to McClellan-Palomar, returning Mon, Jul 6, priced at $584 found 6 days ago

Airfares from $59 One Way, $117 Round Trip from Sacramento to Carlsbad

Prices starting at $117 for return flights and $59 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, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 5
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$117 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 3 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Wed, Aug 5, priced at $117 found 2 hours ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
STS
Santa Rosa
SAN
San Diego
$120 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$120
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Santa Rosa to San Diego, returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $120 found 4 days ago
Mon, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 5
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$157 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Aug 3 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Wed, Aug 5, priced at $157 found 2 hours ago
Mon, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 5
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$157 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Aug 3 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Wed, Aug 5, priced at $157 found 2 hours ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$159 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $159 found 15 hours ago

Carlsbad economy flight packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
4.0-star property

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

9/10 Wonderful! (1,404 reviews)

Aug 19 - Aug 21

2 night stay

Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines • Coach

San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $740, price is now $522 per person
$522
per person
found 1 day ago
We were able to check in early and check out late, but of course had to pay a fee

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5-star property

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,892 reviews)

Aug 5 - Aug 9

4 night stay

Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines • Coach

San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $959, price is now $665 per person
$665
per person
found 15 hours ago
i loved every part of this property, amazing rooms, quiet and peaceful, personal care products and most of kitchen supplies all in stock! BUT the wifi is soooo slow! we have three children with devices to keep them entertained, and i could not work from hotel unfortunately during vacation(or was it a good thing i am midsing work???!) Hoping wifi gets better here!

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle
4.5-star property

Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle

9.2/10 Wonderful! (140 reviews)

Aug 5 - Aug 9

4 night stay

Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines • Coach

San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $850, price is now $593 per person
$593
per person
found 15 hours ago
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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
Distance
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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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