Sacramento to San Diego (SMF–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Sacramento to San Diego
2 carriers, 188 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines
188 Flights/wk
480 mi
1h 30m nonstop
47 1-stop hubs
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, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SMF–SAN service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| WN Southwest Airlines | 136 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h30-1h35 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 52 | 7M8, E75, E75L | 1h34-1h42 | 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, SMF to SAN direction.
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29
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25
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28
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29
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
44
Nonstop flights
188
Outbound / wk
196
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to SAN.
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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
SMF → SAN
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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65%
Arriving
82%
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SAN → SMF
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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72%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
SMF delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach San Diego from Sacramento
Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
| Metric | SMF→SAN | STS→SAN | OAK→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 67 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 188 | 25 | 104 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 40m | 1h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
Santa Rosa (STS) to San Diego flights · Oakland (OAK) to San Diego flights · San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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San Diego is 0 hours
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SMF: PDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
SMF: PDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
480 mi / 773 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 42m.
Facts
SMF–SAN Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Sacramento to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance480 mi / 773 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights188 out / 196 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 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 SMF to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 42m. The route covers 480 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 188 nonstop flights per week from SMF to SAN. The return direction has about 196 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, PSP, SBA, SNA, SCF, OAK, STS, BFI, MCI, SJD, IND, PVR, CGF, LAX, MIA, KOA, AUS, SFO, LAS, LIH, BWI, SLC, IAH, PDX, PHX, GEG, MCO, SEA, MDW, MSP, DAL, DEN, DFW, BNA, CLT, ORD, EWR, ATL, BOI, EUG, OGG, STL, DTW, YVR, HOU, HNL and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAN to SMF 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 SMF to SAN
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 188 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SMF to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMF to SAN ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 480 miles (773 km). There are approximately 188 weekly flights outbound and 196 return, totaling 384 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Rosa (STS), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).