Cheap Flights from Sacramento to San Diego
Cheap Flights from Sacramento to San Diego
Looking for cheap flights from Sacramento to San Diego? 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 Sacramento to San Diego 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 Sacramento to San Diego for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
SMF - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
SMF - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
SMF - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
SMF - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-05
SMF - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
SMF - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
Sacramento to San Diego 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
San Diego is in the same time zone as Sacramento.
Airports in Sacramento
SMF · Sacramento Intl
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Rosa - San Diego · Santa Rosa is 67 mi from Sacramento
Flights Oakland - San Diego · Oakland is 75 mi from Sacramento
Flights Sacramento - Santa Ana · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Sacramento - Palm Springs · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights San Francisco - San Diego · San Francisco is 86 mi from Sacramento
Flights Sacramento - Long Beach · Long Beach is 93 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from Sacramento to San Diego
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SMF - SAN
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SMF - SAN
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SMF - SAN
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SMF - SAN
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SMF - SAN
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SMF - SAN
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Encinitas (United States)
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
From 25,000 Pts or $501
Dana Point, CA (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
From 95,000 Pts or $859
Rancho Santa Fe (USA)
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, an SLH Hotel
From 110,000 Pts or $421
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Sacramento to San Diego 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 Sacramento to San Diego.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Sacramento to San Diego.
Sacramento and San Diego 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.
San Diego is in the same time zone as Sacramento.
Departures from Sacramento: Sacramento Intl (SMF). Arrivals in San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Diego, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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