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$107+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SMF
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$222
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$107
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

$430
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/156:25 amSJC - SMF
1 stop5h 51mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/2210:58 amSMF - SJC
1 stop22h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$222
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/139:33 amSJC - SMF
1 stop23h 00mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/206:20 amSMF - SJC
1 stop27h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/34:37 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop18h 00mDelta
Wed 11/1211:14 amSMF - SJC
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Deal found 9/13$274
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/67:54 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop16h 22mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/96:20 amSMF - SJC
1 stop11h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$282
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/306:15 amSJC - SMF
1 stop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/73:36 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop18h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/311:40 amSJC - SMF
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/53:11 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$375
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/176:35 amSJC - SMF
1 stop15h 06mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/196:30 amSMF - SJC
1 stop13h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$427
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/46:25 amSJC - SMF
1 stop12h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/67:58 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop25h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$443
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 9/1711:40 amSJC - SMF
2 stops26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/196:30 amSMF - SJC
1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$452

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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 September 16, 2025.
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San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Wed 10/15

6:25 am-12:16 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/22

10:58 am-9:57 am

1 stop22h 59m

$222

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Mon 10/13

9:33 am-8:33 am

1 stop23h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/20

6:20 am-9:23 am

1 stop27h 03m

$242

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Wed 11/5

10:25 am-6:54 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/9

7:00 am-9:48 am

1 stop26h 48m

$242

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Mon 11/3

4:37 pm-10:37 am

1 stop18h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/12

11:14 am-7:05 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$274

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Mon 10/6

7:54 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop16h 22m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/9

6:20 am-5:20 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$282

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 9/30

6:15 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/7

3:36 pm-9:57 am

1 stop18h 21m

$364

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Fri 10/3

11:40 am-4:50 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/5

3:11 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop26h 34m

$375

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Sat 10/4

6:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/6

7:58 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop25h 44m

$443

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 10/21

6:00 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$107

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Thu 9/25

7:12 pm-7:40 am

1 stop12h 28m

$133

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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 September 16, 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.

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 to Sacramento?

    A quick flight from San Jose to Sacramento can take about 5h 51m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $222. The distance between San Jose and Sacramento is about 94 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with 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 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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