San Diego to Sacramento (SAN–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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San Diego to Sacramento
2 carriers, 196 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines
196 Flights/wk
480 mi
1h 32m nonstop
43 1-stop hubs
SAN–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 480 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SAN–SMF service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| WN Southwest Airlines | 152 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h27-1h55 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 44 | 73J, E75, E75L | 1h49-2h01 | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to SMF direction.
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31
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26
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
37
Nonstop flights
196
Outbound / wk
188
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
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Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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
SAN → SMF
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
84%
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SMF → SAN
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
SAN delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Sacramento from San Diego
Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
| Metric | SAN→SMF | SNA→SMF | PSP→SMF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 76 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 196 | 83 | 25 |
| Flight time | 1h 32m | 1h 23m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Santa Ana (SNA) to Sacramento flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Sacramento flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Sacramento is 0 hours
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San Diego.
SAN: PDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
SAN: PDT · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
480 mi / 773 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m to 2h 1m.
Facts
SAN–SMF Quick Facts
Key statistics for the San Diego to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance480 mi / 773 km
Flight time1h 32m to 2h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights196 out / 188 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SAN to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 1h 32m to 2h 1m. The route covers 480 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 196 nonstop flights per week from SAN to SMF. The return direction has about 188 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UDD, SBA, FAT, RIL, MCI, SJD, OKC, PBI, BOI, HOU, PSP, JFK, SFO, EWR, MSP, LAX, LAS, SLC, SEA, ATL, DEN, PHX, DFW, DAL, EUG, PDX, AUS, YVR, STL, GEG, IAH, ORD, MCO, CLT, MDW, IAD, DTW, OGG, HNL, BNA, BWI, KOA and LIH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMF to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SAN to SMF
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 196 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAN to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to SMF ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 480 miles (773 km). There are approximately 196 weekly flights outbound and 188 return, totaling 384 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via UDD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Long Beach (LGB).