How long is the flight from San José, San José Province to Sacramento?

For as low as $238, United Airlines can have you in Sacramento from San José, San José Province in 26h 45m. The distance between San José, San José Province and Sacramento is about 3038 mi.

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

Currently priced at $216, United Airlines will fly you from San José, San José Province 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 $312 and $407, respectively. United Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Sacramento one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $133. Users have also found prices from $143 and $147 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Sacramento?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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, San José Province to Sacramento?

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

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

It’s typically best to fly out from San José, San José Province to Sacramento in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 3% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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Thu 9/187:55 amSJO - SMF

2 stops26h 58mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/233:20 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops27h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$238

Thu 9/257:55 amSJO - SMF

1 stop15h 02mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/12:31 pmSMF - SJO

1 stop15h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$247

Wed 10/17:27 amSJO - SMF

1 stop27h 19mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/53:16 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops19h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$257

Thu 12/252:05 pmSJO - SMF

1 stop30h 39mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/64:35 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops26h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$259

Thu 12/258:45 amSJO - SMF

2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/87:00 amSMF - SJO

1 stop27h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$271

Thu 10/161:30 pmSJO - SMF

2 stops21h 23mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/314:00 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops17h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$285

Thu 10/27:55 amSJO - SMF

2 stops27h 26mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/172:31 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops20h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$299

Tue 10/148:37 amSJO - SMF

1 stop15h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/207:40 amSMF - SJO

1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$305

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Fri 10/178:37 amSJO - SMF

1 stop26h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/36:05 amSMF - SJO

2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$238

Thu 10/167:55 amSJO - SMF

2 stops26h 58mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/45:30 amSMF - SJO

1 stop27h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$238

Thu 10/161:30 pmSJO - SMF

2 stops21h 23mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/314:00 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops17h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$285

Wed 10/17:55 amSJO - SMF

2 stops27h 26mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/63:20 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops27h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$285

Mon 9/298:37 amSJO - SMF

1 stop14h 09mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/63:20 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops27h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$285

Thu 10/27:55 amSJO - SMF

2 stops16h 38mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/172:31 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops20h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$299

Thu 12/258:45 amSJO - SMF

2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/84:35 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops18h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$299

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Thu 9/187:55 amSJO - SMF

2 stops26h 58mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/233:20 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops27h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$238

Thu 9/257:55 amSJO - SMF

1 stop15h 02mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/12:31 pmSMF - SJO

1 stop15h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$247

Mon 9/2911:37 amSJO - SMF

2 stops21h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/51:08 amSMF - SJO

1 stop21h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$334

Wed 10/17:27 amSJO - SMF

1 stop27h 19mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/53:16 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops19h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$257

Wed 10/112:19 pmSJO - SMF

2 stops20h 21mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/51:08 amSMF - SJO

1 stop21h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$322

Thu 10/27:55 amSJO - SMF

2 stops27h 26mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/172:31 pmSMF - SJO

2 stops20h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$299

Tue 10/148:37 amSJO - SMF

1 stop15h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/207:40 amSMF - SJO

1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$305

Thu 10/161:30 pmSJO - SMF

2 stops21h 23mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/3111:19 amSMF - SJO

1 stop22h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$285

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Fri 10/312:19 pmSJO - SMF

2 stops20h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$133

Fri 10/38:37 amSJO - SMF

1 stop15h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$143

Thu 11/132:39 pmSJO - SMF

1 stop10h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$147

Thu 11/132:20 pmSJO - SMF

2 stops21h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$152

Wed 12/31:30 amSJO - SMF

2 stops19h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$209

Sat 10/257:55 amSJO - SMF

1 stop15h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$215

Wed 11/121:55 amSJO - SMF

2 stops19h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$238

Thu 12/49:00 amSJO - SMF

1 stop12h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$245

Wed 12/31:30 amSJO - SMF

3 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$272

Fri 10/36:10 amSJO - SMF

3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$276

Sat 10/2512:35 pmSJO - SMF

3 stops23h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$303

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Fri 10/17

8:37 am-10:22 am

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Mon 11/3

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5:30 am-11:25 am

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1:30 pm-9:53 am

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7:55 am-10:21 am

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3:20 pm-7:37 pm

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Mon 9/29

8:37 am-9:46 pm

1 stop14h 09m

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Mon 10/6

3:20 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops27h 17m

$285

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SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/2

7:55 am-11:33 pm

2 stops16h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/17

2:31 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$299

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/25

8:45 am-9:30 am

2 stops26h 45m

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

Fri 10/3

12:19 pm-7:40 am

2 stops20h 21m

$133

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/25

7:55 am-9:25 am

2 stops26h 30m

$143

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/3

8:37 am-11:33 pm

1 stop15h 56m

$143

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

The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province 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, San José Province to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from San José, San José Province to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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.

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

8.0

Very good

7,957 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

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 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

8,924 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 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

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 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, San José Province to Sacramento?
For as low as $238, United Airlines can have you in Sacramento from San José, San José Province in 26h 45m. The distance between San José, San José Province and Sacramento is about 3038 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Sacramento round-trip?
Currently priced at $216, United Airlines will fly you from San José, San José Province 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 $312 and $407, respectively. United Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Sacramento one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $133. Users have also found prices from $143 and $147 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.
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, San José Province to Sacramento?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from San José, San José Province to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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$399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$312	Average$548	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$407	Average$540	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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

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