San DiegotoSacramentoFlight Time
SAN–SMF · Nonstop
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF) is about 1h 34m, covering 480 miles. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 16-17/day departures, from 06:30 to 22:07 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 34m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 480 mi | Nonstop | 16-17/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Diego to Sacramento
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines operate 16-17/day flights from SAN to SMF. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 2 at SAN.
- First departure
- 06:30
- Last departure
- 22:07
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 52
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 10-11/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 06:30 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SMF to SAN flights — 16-17/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SAN, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 113 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Diego to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF) is about 1h 34m, based on the 480-mile flying distance.
How far is San Diego from Sacramento?
San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF) is about 480 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Sacramento?
Yes. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF), with 16-17/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Diego to Sacramento?
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF).
What aircraft fly from San Diego to Sacramento?
The SAN–SMF route is flown with Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights from SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights from PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights from ONT
Near Sacramento
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 76 mi from SMFFlights to OAK
- SFO - San FranciscoSan Francisco International Airport · 86 mi from SMFFlights to SFO
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 94 mi from SMFFlights to SJC