Sacramento to San Diego SMF → SAN
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The cheapest return found recently is $159 with Alaska Airlines, 22 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $99 with Alaska Airlines, 8 Jan 2027, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $133 to $248.
Cheapest return found recently
$159
22 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 · Alaska Airlines
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 7:00 a.m. · Return leaves 10:00 a.m. · 3 h 31 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$159
22 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 · Alaska Airlines
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 7:00 a.m. · Return leaves 10:00 a.m. · 3 h 31 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$159 22 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$106 22 Dec – 6 Jan 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $106 to $178.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 25 Oct to 22 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct – 1 Nov | $337 | Frontier Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $106 | Southwest Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 | $159 | Alaska Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $106.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $103 to $136.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$99
8 Jan 2027 · Alaska Airlines
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 3:11 p.m. · 1 h 37 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$99
8 Jan 2027 · Alaska Airlines
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 3:11 p.m. · 1 h 37 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$99 8 Jan 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 18 days, 25 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $58 to $148.
18 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 23 Oct to 8 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | $165 | Frontier Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Oct | $107 | Alaska Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Jan 2027 | $99 | Alaska Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $99.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Sacramento to San Diego
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 22 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 8 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Sacramento to San Diego?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 58% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $328 | $183 | +138% | 9 |
| 7–13 days | $208 | $137 | +50% | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $171 | $124 | +24% | 21 |
| 30–59 days | $138 | $122 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
| 90–179 days | $199 | $159 | +44% | 10 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 25 Sept and 18 Oct (18 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $107 | $77 | +85% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $58 | $58 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 30–59 days | $86 | $86 | +48% | 7 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → San Diego
121 km from Sacramento
$149
$10 less than flying from Sacramento
5 Nov – 9 Nov · SFO → SAN · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Oakland → San Diego
110 km from Sacramento
$220
$61 more than flying from Sacramento
5 Nov – 9 Nov · OAK → SAN · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
San Jose → San Diego
142 km from Sacramento
$277
$118 more than flying from Sacramento
5 Nov – 9 Nov · SJC → SAN · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
San Francisco → San Diego
121 km from Sacramento
$64
$35 less than flying from Sacramento
17 Feb 2027 · SFO → SAN · nonstop
found today
Oakland → San Diego
110 km from Sacramento
$71
$28 less than flying from Sacramento
17 Feb 2027 · OAK → SAN · nonstop
found today
San Jose → San Diego
142 km from Sacramento
$139
$40 more than flying from Sacramento
17 Feb 2027 · SJC → SAN · 1 stop
found today
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 22 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work