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$122+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Jose (SMF - SJC)

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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SJC
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to San Jose (SJC). 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 julio 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$146
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$122
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$441
From Sacramento Intl to San Jose
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
mar. 8/266:30 amSMF - SJC
1 stop9h 16mSpirit Airlines
mar. 9/24:41 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/27$146
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
mar. 8/126:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop8h 37mAlaska Airlines
mar. 8/127:47 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop18h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$525
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
lun. 8/251:08 amSMF - SJC
1 stop12h 32mFrontier
mar. 9/211:30 amSJC - SMF
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$638

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Sacramento

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San Jose

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Return

Price

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

mar. 8/26

6:30 am-3:46 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Jose

mar. 9/2

4:41 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$146

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

mar. 8/12

6:00 am-2:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

San Jose

mar. 8/12

7:47 pm-2:19 pm

1 stop18h 32m

$525

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

lun. 8/25

1:08 am-1:40 pm

1 stop12h 32m

San Jose

mar. 9/2

11:30 am-11:52 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$638

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

sáb. 8/30

3:18 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$122

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

sáb. 8/30

2:31 pm-9:58 am

2 stops19h 27m

$382

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

vie. 8/29

1:08 am-1:40 pm

1 stop12h 32m

$435

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Deals found on 7/27

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Jose (average of $253). Flying from Sacramento to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 SMF to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 29, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 54% on flights from Sacramento to San Jose by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated julio 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier from Sacramento to San Jose 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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,044 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
3,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

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

    Currently priced at $146, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to San Jose and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $525 and $638, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 66% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Jose (average of $253). Flying from Sacramento to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 Sacramento to San Jose

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to San Jose. 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 julio 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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