SacramentoSan DiegoDirect FlightsSMF–SAN
Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
Flight time from SMF to SAN 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 05:55 to 23:30 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 SMF to SAN
Our current provider sample includes 16-17/day from SMF to SAN across 4 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for B, A.
- First departure
- 05:55
- Last departure
- 23:30
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 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 the rolling scheduled-departures window for SMF to SAN, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 114 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 SMF to SAN?
The SMF to SAN flight time is estimated at about 1h 34m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is SMF from SAN?
SMF to SAN is about 480 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SMF to SAN?
Our current provider sample for SMF to SAN includes Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from SMF to SAN?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for SMF to SAN include Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet, Embraer E-Jet, Boeing 737, Airbus A330.