Direct flights from San Diego to Sacramento
115 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SAN to SMF.
Flight time: about 1h17m nonstop
Flying back? Sacramento → San Diego · 111 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Diego local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA3689 | 6:15a | 1h20m | Sat–Sun |
| Southwest SWA3689 | 6:50a | 1h24m | Mon–Fri |
| Southwest SWA2473 | 7:45a | 1h8m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1891 | 8:05a | 1h20m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2926 | 8:10a | 1h8m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA347 | 8:15a | 1h19m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2415 | 8:15a | 1h24m | Tue–Wed |
| SkyWest SKW3252 | 8:50a | 1h12m | Daily |
| Southwest SWA2857 | 9:30a | 1h19m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA1772 | 9:35a | 1h12m | Tue–Wed |
| Alaska QXE2479 | 10:05a | 1h14m | Daily |
| Southwest SWA4246 | 10:20a | 1h7m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2873 | 10:35a | 1h16m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2836 | 11:00a | 1h21m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4269 | 11:20a | 1h16m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4269 | 11:40a | 1h8m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2968 | 11:50a | 1h7m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW3360 | 12:20p | 1h10m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| Southwest SWA4957 | 12:35p | 1h9m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4957 | 1:00p | 1h18m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA3064 | 1:05p | 1h16m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2085 | 1:10p | 1h5m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA652 | 1:45p | 1h7m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3444 | 2:00p | 1h25m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA3691 | 2:55p | 1h8m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3691 | 3:10p | 1h9m | Sat |
| Alaska ASA349 | 3:36p | 1h24m | Daily |
| Southwest SWA9001 | 3:50p | 1h23m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA188 | 3:50p | 1h8m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3691 | 3:55p | 1h17m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4271 | 4:00p | 1h19m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4271 | 4:05p | 1h8m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3461 | 4:35p | 1h24m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4271 | 4:45p | 1h14m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4272 | 5:15p | 1h18m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4272 | 5:30p | 1h21m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| SkyWest SKW3410 | 5:31p | 1h25m | Daily |
| Southwest SWA4272 | 6:15p | 1h17m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4272 | 6:30p | 1h22m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2380 | 7:10p | 1h8m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3712 | 7:25p | 1h26m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3692 | 7:40p | 1h21m | Tue–Wed |
| Alaska ASA428 | 8:41p | 1h29m | Daily |
| Southwest SWA4273 | 8:50p | 1h22m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4957 | 8:55p | 1h7m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4273 | 9:55p | 1h4m | Sun |
SouthwestOther airports near San Diego with nonstops to Sacramento
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| SNA — Orange CountySouthwest | 76 mi | 43 |
| PSP — Palm SpringsSouthwest | 85 mi | 11 |
| LGB — Long BeachSouthwest | 93 mi | 33 |
| ONT — OntarioSouthwest | 94 mi | 42 |
| LAX — Los AngelesAmerican, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United | 109 mi | 131 |
The route
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Nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has 115 nonstop flights a week to Sacramento (SMF), operated by Alaska and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SAN and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Sacramento?
The nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF) takes about 1h17m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Sacramento?
Driving from San Diego to Sacramento takes about 7h 49m, covering roughly 510 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h17m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Sacramento to San Diego?
Yes — 111 nonstop flights a week from Sacramento (SMF) back to San Diego (SAN) on Alaska and Southwest, based on recently observed departures.