How long is the flight from San José to Sacramento?

For as low as $238, United Airlines can have you in Sacramento from San José in 14h 16m. San José and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 3038 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Sacramento round-trip?

Currently priced at $216, United Airlines will fly you from San José to Sacramento and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $288 and $407, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San José to Sacramento?

When booking a flight from San José to Sacramento, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, American Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to SMF?

When flying from San José to Sacramento, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Can I find deals for flights from San José to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from San José to Sacramento?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Sacramento.

Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Sacramento?

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Sacramento?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San José to Sacramento flights typically cost between $448 and $526 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $238 on United Airlines (Nov 6-Nov 13).

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Cheapest flights from San José to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

Sun 10/267:45 amSJO - SMF

2 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/165:30 amSMF - SJO

1 stop27h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$238

Thu 11/66:22 amSJO - SMF

1 stop15h 13mAmerican Airlines

Thu 11/135:42 amSMF - SJO

1 stop15h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$252

Thu 12/182:05 pmSJO - SMF

2 stops21h 52mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/62:25 pmSMF - SJO

1 stop16h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$285

Thu 12/2512:35 pmSJO - SMF

1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/84:35 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops18h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$299

Mon 12/158:45 amSJO - SMF

2 stops27h 18mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/15:10 amSMF - SJO

1 stop15h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$323

Mon 12/157:00 amSJO - SMF

2 stops14h 38mDelta

Wed 12/316:00 amSMF - SJO

2 stops28h 56mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$333

Tue 11/258:45 amSJO - SMF

2 stops16h 00mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/154:35 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops26h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$337

Thu 11/612:35 pmSJO - SMF

1 stop11h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/132:26 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops20h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$354

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Tue 12/169:40 amSJO - SMF

1 stop14h 16mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/316:00 amSMF - SJO

1 stop22h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$238

Thu 1/158:45 amSJO - SMF

2 stops27h 03mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/102:25 pmSMF - SJO

1 stop16h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$285

Thu 12/252:20 pmSJO - SMF

2 stops21h 10mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/84:35 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops18h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$299

Thu 12/188:45 amSJO - SMF

2 stops27h 12mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/295:10 amSMF - SJO

1 stop15h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$323

Tue 2/248:45 amSJO - SMF

2 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/284:41 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops18h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$323

Tue 12/169:40 amSJO - SMF

1 stop14h 16mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/15:10 amSMF - SJO

1 stop15h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$323

Wed 4/111:13 amSJO - SMF

1 stop12h 23mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/86:00 amSMF - SJO

1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$323

Sun 12/219:40 amSJO - SMF

1 stop25h 50mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/316:00 amSMF - SJO

1 stop22h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$323

Mon 12/159:40 amSJO - SMF

1 stop26h 01mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/15:10 amSMF - SJO

1 stop15h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$323

Mon 12/159:40 amSJO - SMF

1 stop26h 01mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/295:10 amSMF - SJO

1 stop15h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$323

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Wed 11/51:55 amSJO - SMF

2 stops17h 36mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/136:16 pmSMF - SJO

1 stop28h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$486

Thu 11/69:40 amSJO - SMF

1 stop25h 43mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/135:30 amSMF - SJO

1 stop13h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$238

Thu 11/62:39 pmSJO - SMF

1 stop11h 55mAmerican Airlines

Thu 11/135:42 amSMF - SJO

1 stop15h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$252

Wed 11/121:55 amSJO - SMF

1 stop15h 31mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/204:17 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops31h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$508

Wed 11/1912:35 pmSJO - SMF

1 stop11h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/36:10 amSMF - SJO

2 stops36h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$374

Tue 11/2512:35 pmSJO - SMF

1 stop11h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/1511:21 amSMF - SJO

1 stop31h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$323

One-way flights from San José to Sacramento
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Tue 11/112:20 pmSJO - SMF

2 stops33h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$143

Wed 11/191:30 pmSJO - SMF

3 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$203

Mon 11/172:20 amSJO - SMF

3 stops22h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/24

$220

Tue 11/181:55 amSJO - SMF

2 stops16h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$242

Mon 11/171:55 amSJO - SMF

2 stops19h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/24

$251

Tue 11/116:07 pmSJO - SMF

3 stops47h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$261

Mon 11/101:55 amSJO - SMF

1 stop15h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$309

Sun 3/155:40 amSJO - SMF

1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$312

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Tue 12/16

9:40 am-9:56 pm

1 stop14h 16m

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Wed 12/31

6:00 am-6:25 am

1 stop22h 25m

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Thu 1/15

8:45 am-9:48 am

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Tue 2/10

2:25 pm-8:32 am

1 stop16h 07m

$285

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SJO - SMF

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Thu 12/25

2:20 pm-9:30 am

2 stops21h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/8

4:35 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops18h 21m

$299

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/18

8:45 am-9:57 am

2 stops27h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/29

5:10 am-10:32 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$323

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SJO - SMF

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Tue 2/24

8:45 am-10:15 pm

2 stops15h 30m

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Sat 2/28

4:41 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$323

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SJO - SMF

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/16

9:40 am-9:56 pm

1 stop14h 16m

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Thu 1/1

5:10 am-10:32 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$323

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/1

11:13 am-10:36 pm

1 stop12h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

6:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

$323

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/21

9:40 am-9:30 am

1 stop25h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-6:25 am

1 stop22h 25m

$323

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

9:40 am-9:41 am

1 stop26h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/1

5:10 am-10:32 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$323

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

9:40 am-9:41 am

1 stop26h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/29

5:10 am-10:32 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$323

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Sacramento?

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Sacramento may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Sacramento?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Sacramento (average of $192). Flying from San José to Sacramento in November is currently the most expensive (average of $347). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Sacramento?

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San José to Sacramento have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

7,996 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

7.9

Good

7,996 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,996 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,997 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,996 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,033 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

7,996 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San José to Sacramento?
For as low as $238, United Airlines can have you in Sacramento from San José in 14h 16m. San José and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 3038 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Sacramento round-trip?
Currently priced at $216, United Airlines will fly you from San José to Sacramento and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $288 and $407, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from San José to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San José to Sacramento?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Sacramento.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Sacramento?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Sacramento?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Sacramento (average of $192). Flying from San José to Sacramento in November is currently the most expensive (average of $347). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San José to Sacramento

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$522	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$407	Average$540	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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