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$130+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Sacramento (SJC - SMF)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SMF
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
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 23, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/85:45 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop16h 18mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/166:30 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop17h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$147
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/53:09 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop7h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/67:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop4h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$166
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/89:04 amSJC - SMF
1 stop10h 34mDelta
Tue 12/166:30 amSMF - SJC
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 10/21$193
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/27:19 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop12h 20mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/57:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop7h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$199
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/236:15 amSJC - SMF
1 stop17h 49mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop17h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/23$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 10/3112:27 pmSJC - SMF
2 stops19h 53mFrontier
Sun 11/212:21 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop23h 11mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$398
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/217:00 amSJC - SMF
1 stop16h 13mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/287:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop4h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$449
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/38:05 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop13h 49mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/67:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop5h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/21$462
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/86:18 amSJC - SMF
1 stop5h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/166:30 pmSMF - SJC
2 stops44h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$489
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Tue 12/29:49 amSJC - SMF
1 stop4h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/57:00 amSMF - SJC
2 stops31h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$564
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 10/3110:25 amSJC - SMF
1 stop3h 52mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/27:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop7h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$592

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 23, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$130
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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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 23, 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

Tue 3/3

5:58 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/4

12:55 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$130

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Mon 12/8

5:45 pm-10:03 am

1 stop16h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/16

6:30 pm-11:58 am

1 stop17h 28m

$147

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Fri 12/5

3:09 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

$166

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Mon 12/8

9:04 am-7:38 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/16

6:30 am-12:56 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$193

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 12/2

7:19 pm-7:39 am

1 stop12h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/5

7:00 am-5:08 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$199

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 12/23

6:15 am-12:04 am

1 stop17h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$337

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Fri 11/21

7:00 am-11:13 pm

1 stop16h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/28

7:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

$449

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Mon 11/3

8:05 pm-9:54 am

1 stop13h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/6

7:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$462

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Mon 12/8

6:18 am-11:21 am

1 stop5h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/16

6:30 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops44h 09m

$489

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Sun 11/23

4:20 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops20h 23m

$197

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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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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 23, 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 fly from San Jose, California to Sacramento in about 4h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 94 mi.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $202. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $206 while deals on Frontier start at $417 one-way.

  • 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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