$252+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Sacramento (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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SMF
Oct 2 — Oct 91
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San José to SacramentoExplore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 2, 2026.
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Thu 10/228:45 am -
1 stop13h 57m
Sun 10/252:15 pm -
1 stop16h 17m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Tue 11/179:40 am -
1 stop12h 00m
Tue 12/85:20 am -
1 stop13h 19m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$510
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/32:15 pm -
2 stops18h 55m
Mon 12/77:20 pm -
2 stops15h 00m
Deal found 8/31![Southwest logo]()
$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Mon 12/211:15 am -
2 stops23h 31m
Tue 1/52:15 pm -
2 stops20h 00m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$552
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Thu 12/37:00 am -
1 stop16h 41m
Tue 12/86:00 am -
2 stops14h 17m
Deal found 8/31![Delta logo]()
$556
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/173:54 pm -
2 stops19h 38m
Tue 12/82:49 pm -
2 stops22h 00m
Deal found 9/2![GOL logo]()
$557
Best flights from San José to SacramentoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San José to Sacramento that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 2, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San José to Sacramento that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 2, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Thu 10/228:45 am -
1 stop13h 57m
Sun 10/2512:01 pm -
2 stops21h 24m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$523
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/201:00 pm -
2 stops11h 00m
Thu 10/296:50 am -
2 stops11h 50m
Deal found 9/1![Southwest logo]()
$579
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/225:05 am -
2 stops18h 54m
Sun 10/257:37 am -
3 stops27h 08m
Deal found 9/2![Avianca logo]()
$845
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Tue 11/249:40 am -
1 stop25h 56m
Wed 12/22:15 pm -
2 stops28h 24m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$660
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Thu 9/178:45 am -
1 stop16h 12m
Tue 9/227:49 am -
2 stops27h 32m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$718
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Fri 9/118:45 am -
1 stop16h 12m
Sun 9/204:05 pm -
2 stops26h 32m
Deal found 8/30![United Airlines logo]()
$749
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Thu 9/107:55 am -
2 stops26h 42m
Fri 10/166:00 am -
2 stops29h 21m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$837
Last-minute flights from San José to SacramentoDiscover last-minute flight deals from San José to Sacramento. Data last updated September 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Sacramento. Data last updated September 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/107:00 am -
2 stops17h 50m
Sat 10/171:15 am -
1 stop21h 44m
Deal found 8/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$604
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Thu 10/158:45 am -
1 stop13h 57m
Thu 11/123:55 pm -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$615
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Fri 10/168:45 am -
1 stop25h 44m
Sun 10/255:25 am -
1 stop29h 57m
Deal found 8/30![United Airlines logo]()
$588
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/166:00 am -
2 stops18h 59m
Sat 10/242:35 pm -
2 stops20h 25m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$612
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/209:00 am -
1 stop13h 35m
Thu 10/2910:30 pm -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 9/1![Southwest logo]()
$575
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Thu 10/228:45 am -
1 stop13h 57m
Sun 10/252:15 pm -
1 stop16h 17m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$498
One-way flights from San José to SacramentoSearch for one-way flight options from San José to Sacramento. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 2, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San José to Sacramento. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 2, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/301:00 pm -
1 stop11h 09m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/162:46 pm -
1 stop21h 28m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Thu 10/2911:35 am -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Thu 10/18:45 am -
1 stop25h 44m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/296:00 am -
2 stops15h 12m
Deal found 8/30![American Airlines logo]()
$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/307:00 am -
2 stops35h 28m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Sun 1/318:45 am -
2 stops26h 40m
Deal found 8/30![United Airlines logo]()
$351
Find flight deals from San José to Sacramento
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 2, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $498 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $252 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $546 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Sacramento that are best for you.
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Cheapest round-trip
San JoséSacramento
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl
SJOSMF
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 10/22
8:45 am-9:42 pm
1 stop13h 57m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 10/25
12:01 pm-10:25 am
2 stops21h 24m
$523
Quickest round-trip
San JoséSacramento
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl
SJOSMF
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 10/20
1:00 pm-11:00 pm
2 stops11h 00m
Sacramento Intl
Thu 10/29
6:50 am-7:40 pm
2 stops11h 50m
$579
San JoséSacramento
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl
SJOSMF
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 11/24
9:40 am-9:36 am
1 stop25h 56m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 12/2
2:15 pm-8:39 pm
2 stops28h 24m
$660
San JoséSacramento
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl
SJOSMF
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 9/17
8:45 am-11:57 pm
1 stop16h 12m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 9/22
7:49 am-12:21 pm
2 stops27h 32m
$718
San JoséSacramento
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl
SJOSMF
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 9/11
8:45 am-11:57 pm
1 stop16h 12m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 9/20
4:05 pm-7:37 pm
2 stops26h 32m
$749
San JoséSacramento
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl
SJOSMF
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 9/10
7:55 am-9:37 am
2 stops26h 42m
Sacramento Intl
Fri 10/16
6:00 am-12:21 pm
2 stops29h 21m
$837
San JoséSacramento
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl
SJOSMF
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 10/22
5:05 am-10:59 pm
2 stops18h 54m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 10/25
7:37 am-11:45 am
3 stops27h 08m
$845
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
San JoséSacramento
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl
SJOSMF
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 10/30
1:00 pm-11:09 pm
1 stop11h 09m
$252
San JoséSacramento
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl
SJOSMF
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 10/29
1:25 pm-5:08 pm
2 stops28h 43m
$312
San JoséSacramento
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl
SJOSMF
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 11/20
8:45 am-9:36 am
2 stops26h 51m
$312
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Compare providers for flights from San José to Sacramento
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Sacramento in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-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 José-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 José to Sacramento
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Sacramento
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Sacramento?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Sacramento (average of $335). Flying from San José to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Sacramento?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
San José to Sacramento flights typically cost between $471 and $687 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $498 on United Airlines (Oct 22-Oct 25).
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 September 2, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
FRA - SFO
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
FRA - SFO
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
FRA - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$237 | Average$471 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$237 | Average$520 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |