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

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Cheap Flights from SMF to SAN starting at $39 One Way, $76 Round Trip

Prices starting at $76 for return flights and $39 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
$76 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$76
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $76 found 5 hours ago
Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$77 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$77
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $77 found 5 hours ago
Tue, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 6
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$110 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$110
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 2 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $110 found 2 days ago
Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Oct 28
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$159 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $159 found 5 days ago
Thu, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 5
SMF
Sacramento
SAN
San Diego
$163 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Sacramento to San Diego, returning Fri, Sep 5, priced at $163 found 2 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
$158 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$182 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes 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! (2,927 reviews)
"Exceptional"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 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 1 to Sep 2
$201 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes 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! (5,859 reviews)
"Location was great definitely had a few food options. The location was very close to the zoo."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
$101 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$116 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,969 reviews)
"Great value"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Handlery Hotel
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

Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
$101 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$116 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,969 reviews)
"Great value"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Handlery Hotel
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 1 to Sep 2
$201 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes 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! (5,859 reviews)
"Location was great definitely had a few food options. The location was very close to the zoo."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$194 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,647 reviews)
"Front desk communication about amenities: "It would be beneficial if the front desk staff could proactively inform guests about the food and beverage options available at the second pool area upon arrival." Late flight guest accommodations: "For guests with late-night flights or delayed flights, ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
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 1 to Sep 2
$201 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes 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! (5,859 reviews)
"Location was great definitely had a few food options. The location was very close to the zoo."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA
$158 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$182 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes 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! (2,927 reviews)
"Exceptional"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 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
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$156 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Customer representative was very friendly and made check in seamless. Also, he was helpful with recommendations for dinner reservations and transportation."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 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 Aug 26 to Aug 27
$107 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes 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! (1,109 reviews)
"Convenient comfortable and clean. I will return"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 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
$75 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$86 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total includes 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)
"God did"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 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
$90 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$103 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,369 reviews)
"The pool, the hot tub, and the beds are all amazing."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 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
$240 nightly
The price is $276 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$276 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes 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! (1,673 reviews)
"We loved it was pet friendly and walkable to all local beaches and restaurants."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 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
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$194 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,647 reviews)
"Front desk communication about amenities: "It would be beneficial if the front desk staff could proactively inform guests about the food and beverage options available at the second pool area upon arrival." Late flight guest accommodations: "For guests with late-night flights or delayed flights, ..."

Reviewed on Aug 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
$247 nightly
The price is $284 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$284 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,024 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"The Hawaiian theme was great. Lush and beautiful. The convenience to the beach. Parking was great. Friendly staff and guests."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 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
Sacramento
Destination Airport
San Diego
Number Of Airlines Serving
6
Distance
479 mi
Shortest Flight Departure Time
8:30PM PDT
Shortest Flight Departure Date
Aug 27
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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