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, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$117 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Oct 7 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Sat, Oct 10, priced at $117 found 15 hours ago
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$117 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 7 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Sat, Oct 10, priced at $117 found 15 hours ago
Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 6
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$118 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$118
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 3 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Thu, Aug 6, priced at $118 found 15 hours ago
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$119 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$119
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 9 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Sat, Dec 12, priced at $119 found 2 days ago
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$157 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 7 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Sat, Oct 10, priced at $157 found 15 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
$210 nightly
The price is $241 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$241 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (3,528 reviews)
"We stay here at least once a year, always have a great time. The recently remodeled look was impressive, the restaurants are excellent."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$167 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$194 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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! (6,226 reviews)
"Beautiful views of Harbor, Nice pool, nice restaurant.."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$197 nightly
The price is $227 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$227 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,692 reviews)
"Great location, updated rooms. It was a little loud in the rooms i.e. we could hear guests walking/running upstairs and at the pool but that's expected. Staff in the bar and grill were busy so initially there interactions were not as expected but as we sat for sometime we got a friendly waitstaff ..."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
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

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$167 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$194 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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! (6,226 reviews)
"Beautiful views of Harbor, Nice pool, nice restaurant.."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$341 nightly
The price is $392 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$392 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (2,693 reviews)
"Wonderful place! So much for my kids to do without having to go far."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$225 nightly
The price is $261 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$261 total
Jul 5 - Jul 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! (3,912 reviews)
"Our stay at the Hard Rock San Diego was fantastic. We stayed to see the Dodgers play the Padres at Petco Park, which is less than a five minute walk from the hotel. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The housekeeping staff was amazing - upon our return from the San Diego Zoo, we ..."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 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
$167 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$194 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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! (6,226 reviews)
"Beautiful views of Harbor, Nice pool, nice restaurant.."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$210 nightly
The price is $241 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$241 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (3,528 reviews)
"We stay here at least once a year, always have a great time. The recently remodeled look was impressive, the restaurants are excellent."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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
$141 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$162 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,083 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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
$128 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$146 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,465 reviews)
"Very good service and very attentive staff; it was very easy to get to the room, which was clean and spacious, and you sleep peacefully."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 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
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$90 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
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 (2,108 reviews)
"In a seedy section in Old Town. They cancelled my reservation while Expedia showed otherwise. Staff indifferent. Had to pay double to get a room at midnight. Security on duty at night but the place felt and run down. Room was clean but bare minimum amenities (just soap and towels). Will not stay ..."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 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
$123 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$141 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (3,724 reviews)
"Noisy room, everything someone turned on bathtub or shower in other rooms, my room you can hear that everytime. Couldn't sleep"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 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
$320 nightly
The price is $368 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$368 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,205 reviews)
"Всё было хорошо"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 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
$284 nightly
The price is $326 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$326 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (4,385 reviews)
"Room with the balcony was great. I fell asleep the first hour on the balcony. Staff were great. Firefly restaurant was relaxing and the food and drinks were great for romantic evening."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$365 nightly
The price is $420 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$420 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (1,283 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Beautiful grounds! A tropical paradise!"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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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