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$165+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to San José (SJO)

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SJO
Feb 24 — Mar 31
Tue 2/24
Tue 3/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to San José

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 25, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/411:31 am
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Thu 3/126:00 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop17h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/23$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1510:00 am
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops10h 36m
American Airlines
Thu 4/232:08 pm
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop10h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/23$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/164:41 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop13h 51m
United Airlines
Thu 2/2612:35 pm
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop12h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1711:59 pm
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop20h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 4/282:22 pm
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops21h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/23$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Mon 4/612:30 am
SMF
-
SJO
2 stops17h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 4/142:22 pm
SJO
-
SMF
2 stops21h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$431
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/187:30 am
SMF
-
SJO
1 stop11h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 2/259:40 am
SJO
-
SMF
1 stop14h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/22$437

Find flight deals from Sacramento to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to San José (SJO). 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 January 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$402
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$542
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to San José 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 January 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to San José that are best for you.

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SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

7:30 am-8:39 pm

1 stop11h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

9:40 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$437

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/6

7:31 am-8:32 am

1 stop23h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

5:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$509

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/6

8:00 am-12:21 pm

2 stops27h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

7:55 am-10:15 pm

2 stops15h 20m

$519

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/19

4:41 pm-8:32 am

1 stop13h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

12:35 pm-10:08 am

2 stops23h 33m

$524

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/16

4:41 pm-8:32 am

1 stop13h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

9:40 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$528

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/19

5:30 am-7:30 pm

2 stops12h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

9:40 am-10:45 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$536

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/4

4:41 pm-8:32 am

1 stop13h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

8:40 am-10:30 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$539

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/10

10:25 am-10:39 pm

2 stops11h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/20

6:00 am-6:02 pm

1 stop13h 02m

$540

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/23

1:14 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/21

11:13 am-10:36 pm

1 stop12h 23m

$540

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$165

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to San José

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 Sacramento to San José in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Sacramento-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Sacramento-San José 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 Sacramento to San José

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to San José. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 18 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 Sacramento to San José?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San José (average of $172). Flying from Sacramento to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated January 25, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Sacramento to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,269 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,269 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,269 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,269 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,198 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,269 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,269 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,375 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,269 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Sacramento to San José will take you 11h 09m. The distance from Sacramento to San José is about 3038 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to San José is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $140 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $281 and $419 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 76% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to San José one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $160. Delta flights start at $189 while deals on Southwest start at $195 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San José (average of $172). Flying from Sacramento to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to San José. 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 January 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$140Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$419Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$441Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$510Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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