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$79+ Cheap flights from San Jose 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 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SMF
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$183
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$342
From San Jose to Sacramento Intl
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/166:37 amSJC - SMF
1 stop4h 51mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/2312:38 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop10h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$183
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/811:01 amSJC - SMF
1 stop24h 05mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/107:26 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop4h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 9/1611:30 amSJC - SMF
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
Mon 9/221:08 amSMF - SJC
1 stop12h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/162:31 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop19h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/202:11 pmSMF - SJC
2 stops21h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,166

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San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 9/16

6:37 am-11:28 am

1 stop4h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/23

12:38 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$183

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Fri 7/25

6:30 am-11:06 am

1 stop4h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/27

7:26 pm-10:36 am

1 stop15h 10m

$364

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 9/16

11:30 am-11:52 pm

1 stop12h 22m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/22

1:08 am-1:40 pm

1 stop12h 32m

$520

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Wed 7/16

2:31 pm-9:39 am

1 stop19h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/20

2:11 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops21h 51m

$1,166

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Wed 7/23

6:30 am-11:06 am

1 stop4h 36m

$79

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Wed 9/3

9:30 am-1:33 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$92

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Wed 7/23

7:00 am-10:42 pm

2 stops15h 42m

$788

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Deals found on 7/2

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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 to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from San Jose 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.

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 July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose to Sacramento as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sacramento. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from San Jose 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,086 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    Alaska Airlines, at $183, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Jose to Sacramento.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Frontier.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Sacramento one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $79. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose to Sacramento for a low price.

  • 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 to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from San Jose 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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