San Diego to Sacramento (SAN–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SAN–SMF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 480 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 134 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h28-1h50 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, JL | 76 | 73J, 7M9, E75, E75L | 1h33-1h55 | Oneworld | HA, JL | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Sacramento from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→SMF | SNA→SMF | PSP→SMF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 76 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 217 | 84 | 13 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 25m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 39% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
SAN–SMF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAN to SMF
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 217 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAN to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to SMF is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 480 miles (773 km). There are approximately 217 weekly flights outbound and 212 return, totaling 429 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, San Francisco and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Long Beach (LGB).