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$231+ 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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SMF
Jun 4 — Jun 111
Thu 6/4
Thu 6/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from San José to Sacramento
Explore 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 May 5, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 9/38:45 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop25h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 9/98:19 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop9h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 9/161:25 pm
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop9h 58m
United Airlines
Wed 9/238:19 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop9h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$411
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Thu 12/32:40 pm
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop11h 54m
American Airlines
Tue 12/85:42 am
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop15h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 7/238:45 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop16h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 7/276:00 am
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop24h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Wed 9/91:05 pm
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops22h 47m
American Airlines
Sat 9/192:50 pm
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops19h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/4$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 8/38:45 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop16h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 8/105:15 am
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop16h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$425
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 8/318:45 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop25h 48m
United Airlines
Sat 9/58:19 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop9h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$430

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 May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$402
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$231
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$552
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/9

8:45 am-11:37 pm

1 stop15h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/2

3:53 pm-8:32 am

1 stop14h 39m

$402
Quickest round-trip

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/22

7:55 am-10:23 pm

1 stop15h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/30

5:20 am-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$402

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/3

1:25 pm-9:33 am

2 stops21h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/9

8:19 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops15h 02m

$434

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/23

11:13 am-9:35 am

2 stops23h 22m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/27

6:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

$437

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/28

8:45 am-9:33 am

1 stop25h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/13

2:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 15m

$472

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

8:45 am-11:56 pm

1 stop16h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/13

2:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 15m

$472

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/12

1:25 pm-9:33 am

2 stops21h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/17

8:19 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops15h 02m

$478

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-9:25 am

2 stops28h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/6

5:15 am-10:11 am

1 stop27h 56m

$486

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

1:25 pm-9:33 am

2 stops21h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/6

2:00 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops21h 21m

$506
Cheapest one-way

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/17

7:55 am-9:18 am

2 stops26h 23m

$231

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Sacramento

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 José to Sacramento in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Sacramento?

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Sacramento may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Sacramento?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Sacramento (average of $224). Flying from San José to Sacramento in May is currently the most expensive (average of $552). 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?

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 May 5, 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,683 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,683 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,683 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,683 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José 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 José to Sacramento?

    For as low as $402, United Airlines can have you in Sacramento from San José in 15h 52m. San José and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 3038 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $216, United Airlines will fly you from San José to Sacramento and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $237. Users have found that United Airlines is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 José to Sacramento?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Sacramento (average of $224). Flying from San José to Sacramento in May is currently the most expensive (average of $552). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San José to Sacramento

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José to Sacramento. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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