Sacramento to San Diego (SMF–SAN) — 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.
SMF–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 480 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 136 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h30-1h42 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, JL | 77 | 7M8, 7M9, E75, E75L | 1h37-1h48 | Oneworld | HA, JL |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→SAN | CCR→SAN | STS→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 55 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 220 | 1 | 49 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 7m | 1h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SMF: PDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
SMF–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMF to SAN
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 220 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SMF to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMF to SAN is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 480 miles (773 km). There are approximately 220 weekly flights outbound and 228 return, totaling 448 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Santa Barbara Municipal, Los Angeles and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (CCR), Santa Rosa (STS) and Oakland (OAK).