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

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Cheap Flights from SMF to SAN starting at $49 One Way, $97 Round Trip

Prices starting at $97 for return flights and $49 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.

Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$97 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $97 found 20 hours ago
Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$97 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at $97 found 1 day ago
Fri, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 16
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$154 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 3 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $154 found 2 days ago
Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 25
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$160 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $160 found 3 hours ago
Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 6
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$161 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Thu, Nov 6, priced at $161 found 4 days 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
$214 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$246 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,043 reviews)
Great service
"I checked in normal. The desk clerk observed i had a limp and asked what happed. I told him i just had stem cell injections in my knees and back. He wished me a speedy recovery and proceeded to upgrade me so i didn't have to walk so far. Which was very helpful, as i was originally in a different ..."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
$174 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
$201 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,955 reviews)
"I didn’t know or understand why I had to pay a destination fee, when I checked out"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
$163 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
$187 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,952 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

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

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
$291 nightly
The price is $337 total per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
$337 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,828 reviews)
A must stay in SD
"This is one of the best places to stay in San Diego near the convention center. The hotel is amazing. It has everything you need. It is clean. It is quiet. It has a great bar and multiple dining options. The pool and the upstairs athletic Court and outdoor movies are bonuses. The service when you ..."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
$174 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
$201 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,955 reviews)
"I didn’t know or understand why I had to pay a destination fee, when I checked out"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
830 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA
$110 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$128 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,796 reviews)
"Good room"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
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
$174 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
$201 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,955 reviews)
"I didn’t know or understand why I had to pay a destination fee, when I checked out"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA
$214 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$246 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,043 reviews)
Great service
"I checked in normal. The desk clerk observed i had a limp and asked what happed. I told him i just had stem cell injections in my knees and back. He wished me a speedy recovery and proceeded to upgrade me so i didn't have to walk so far. Which was very helpful, as i was originally in a different ..."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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
$153 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$176 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Fairly convenient airport shuttle and easy access to Old Town."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

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 Sep 22 to Sep 23
$107 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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! (1,151 reviews)
"Very clean place.Jesus the person at the desk was very helpful and we will stay there again"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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
$62 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$71 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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 ...
6.2/10 (2,137 reviews)
"Had a great nights stay. No hassles whatsoever.. Thank you"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

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
$72 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$83 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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! (3,427 reviews)
"Location is why I booked. It's clean, but bed is very uncomfortable with an old mattress, walls are paper thin hearing conversations and kids crying on the other side of the wall. Pool is not heated. Hot tub was nice, lounges at the pool was nice. Had a refrigerator in the room. I wish there was ..."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

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
$223 nightly
The price is $257 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$257 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (1,711 reviews)
"Love this property. You will feel like you’re in Hawaii. Beautiful grounds. Great location to water sports,nightlife everything in walking distance. A special shout out to Benjamin at the front desk. So helpful and accommodating. Great staff!"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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
$170 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$195 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,750 reviews)
"Quite the pleasant stay."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA
$236 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$272 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,037 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Tropical setting was lovely"

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

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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