SacramentotoSan DiegoFlight Time
SMF–SAN · Nonstop
Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN) is about 1h 34m, covering 480 miles. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 16-17/day departures, from 05:55 to 23:30 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 Sacramento to San Diego
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines operate 16-17/day flights from SMF to SAN. Departures leave from Terminals B and A at SMF.
- First departure
- 05:55
- Last departure
- 23:30
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 51
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 10-11/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal B · Seat map | 05:55 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SAN to SMF flights — 16-17/day on 4 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SMF, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 114 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 Sacramento to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN) is about 1h 34m, based on the 480-mile flying distance.
How far is Sacramento from San Diego?
Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN) is about 480 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Sacramento to San Diego?
Yes. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN), with 16-17/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Sacramento to San Diego?
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN).
What aircraft fly from Sacramento to San Diego?
The SMF–SAN route is flown with Airbus A330, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Sacramento
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 76 mi from SMFFlights from OAK
- SFO - San FranciscoSan Francisco International Airport · 86 mi from SMFFlights from SFO
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 94 mi from SMFFlights from SJC
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights to SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights to PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights to ONT