San DiegoSacramentoDirect FlightsSAN–SMF
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport).
Flight time from SAN to SMF is estimated at about 1h 34m, based on the 480-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 16-17/day across 4 captured airlines, with Southwest Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 06:30 to 22:07 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 34m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 480 mi | 16-17/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SAN to SMF
Our current provider sample includes 16-17/day from SAN to SMF across 4 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1, 2.
- First departure
- 06:30
- Last departure
- 22:07
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 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 4 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for SAN to SMF, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 113 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SAN to SMF?
The SAN to SMF flight time is estimated at about 1h 34m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is SAN from SMF?
SAN to SMF is about 480 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SAN to SMF?
Our current provider sample for SAN to SMF includes Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from SAN to SMF?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for SAN to SMF include Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet, Embraer E-Jet, Boeing 737.