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$92+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Sacramento (SJC - SMF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SMF
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 14, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/153:00 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop7h 53mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/187:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop7h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/14$163
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:13 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop5h 31mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/177:58 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop19h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$183
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/611:51 amSJC - SMF
1 stop11h 53mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/82:56 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop5h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/14$203
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/225:59 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop4h 47mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/287:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop4h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12$393
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2712:38 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop10h 15mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/307:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop5h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$422
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/108:00 amSJC - SMF
2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/177:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop5h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$521
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:30 amSJC - SMF
1 stop11h 45mFrontier
Sun 11/1612:40 amSMF - SJC
1 stop14h 08mFrontier
Deal found 10/13$603
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/176:25 amSJC - SMF
1 stop8h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/207:32 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop27h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/14$732
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/146:25 amSJC - SMF
1 stop5h 51mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/143:36 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop7h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$777
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/166:25 amSJC - SMF
1 stop12h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/183:36 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop7h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$782
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/177:18 amSJC - SMF
1 stop13h 47mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/197:32 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop22h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$907
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/177:53 amSJC - SMF
2 stops15h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/207:32 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$935

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$92
(Expedia)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$241
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Sacramento that are best for you.

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San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Sat 11/15

3:00 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/18

7:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$163

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Mon 11/10

6:13 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/17

7:58 pm-3:54 pm

1 stop19h 56m

$183

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Thu 11/6

11:51 am-11:44 pm

1 stop11h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/8

2:56 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$203

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Fri 2/13

12:45 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop23h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/16

6:30 pm-9:12 am

1 stop14h 42m

$302

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 3/31

7:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/1

10:44 am-4:43 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$392

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 3/31

3:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/1

7:00 am-4:43 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$392

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Sat 11/22

5:59 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/28

7:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

$393

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Mon 11/10

8:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops15h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/17

7:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$521

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Fri 2/13

11:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/15

12:40 am-2:48 pm

1 stop14h 08m

$550

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Mon 11/10

11:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/16

12:40 am-2:48 pm

1 stop14h 08m

$603

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to Sacramento in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Jose, California-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Jose, California-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Sacramento

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Sacramento

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Sacramento?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Sacramento (average of $179). Flying from San Jose, California to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 14, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 70% on flights from San Jose, California to Sacramento by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Sacramento?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines fly from San Jose, California to Sacramento in about 7h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 94 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Sacramento?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Sacramento?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Sacramento (average of $179). Flying from San Jose, California to Sacramento in January is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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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