Sacramento to San Diego (SAC–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Sacramento to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
467 mi 1h 1m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAC and SAN, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

Also explore SAC Routes SAN Routes SAC Live Flights SAN Live Flights SAN Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAC to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
SNA ~2h 56m LAX ~3h 50m OMA ~7h 44m MCO ~10h 50m MDW ~10h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAC → SAN
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
SAN → SAC
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric SAC→SAN SMF→SAN OAK→SAN
Distance from SAC – 14 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 2
Weekly flights 0 188 99
Flight time 1h 1m 1h 30m 1h 25m
Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego flights · Oakland (OAK) to San Diego flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAC with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Diego is 0 hours the same as Sacramento.
SAC: PDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
467 mi / 751 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m.
Facts

SAC–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance467 mi / 751 km
Flight time1h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: SAC
Full nameSacramento Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOSAC / KSAC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAC to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento Executive Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 1h 1m. The route covers 467 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, LAX, OMA, MCO and MDW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include SMF, OAK and STS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAC to SAN

Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAC to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAC to SAN ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 467 miles (751 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SNA. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Oakland (OAK) and Santa Rosa (STS).