Cheap Flights from San Diego to Sacramento
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Sacramento
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Sacramento? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Sacramento vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 6,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Sacramento for specific travel dates.
2026-12-01
SAN - SMF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
SAN - SMF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-05
SAN - SMF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
SAN - SMF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
SAN - SMF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-12
SAN - SMF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
San Diego to Sacramento flight facts
Distance
480 mi
773 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Sacramento is in the same time zone as San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Sacramento
SMF · Sacramento Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa is 67 mi from Sacramento
Flights San Diego - Oakland · Oakland is 75 mi from Sacramento
Flights Palm Springs - Sacramento · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - San Francisco · San Francisco is 86 mi from Sacramento
Flights Long Beach - Sacramento · Long Beach is 93 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - San Jose · San Jose is 94 mi from Sacramento
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Sacramento
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SAN - SMF
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SAN - SMF
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SAN - SMF
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SAN - SMF
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SAN - SMF
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
SAN - SMF
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
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Alila Napa Valley
From 35,000 Pts or $859
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Sacramento depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Sacramento.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Sacramento.
San Diego and Sacramento are about 480 miles (773 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 480-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Sacramento is in the same time zone as San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Sacramento: Sacramento Intl (SMF).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Sacramento, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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