San José

$205+ 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SJO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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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 October 27, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:41 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/141:30 amSJO - SMF
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/98:33 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/142:20 pmSJO - SMF
1 stop9h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$442
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amSMF - SJO
2 stops28h 56mDelta
Wed 1/217:00 amSJO - SMF
2 stops17h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/27$446
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:59 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop19h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/146:20 amSJO - SMF
1 stop20h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/112:54 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop21h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/36:22 amSJO - SMF
1 stop17h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/108:39 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops14h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/178:45 amSJO - SMF
2 stops12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/78:33 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops12h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/119:40 amSJO - SMF
1 stop12h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/25$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Wed 12/106:45 amSMF - SJO
2 stops11h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2412:35 pmSJO - SMF
1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/24$471
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/68:33 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops12h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/138:45 amSJO - SMF
2 stops12h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$474

Cheap 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$348
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$205
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$519
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Sacramento Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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

Mon 12/8

8:39 pm-8:32 am

1 stop9h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

9:40 am-9:56 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$442

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/9

7:00 am-10:20 pm

1 stop13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-10:59 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$442

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/22

6:25 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

2:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$442

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/9

8:33 pm-11:25 am

2 stops12h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

12:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$442

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/10

8:39 pm-8:32 am

1 stop9h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

2:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$442

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-10:07 pm

2 stops14h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

8:26 am-5:49 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$446

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-12:56 pm

2 stops28h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-11:16 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$446

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-10:20 pm

1 stop13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

7:00 am-11:47 pm

2 stops18h 47m

$446

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

8:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/15

7:55 am-10:36 pm

1 stop15h 41m

$552

SacramentoSan José

SMF - SJO

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

4:15 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

1:30 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$552

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Deals found on 10/26

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 Sacramento-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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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 October 24, 2025.

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 $185). Flying from Sacramento to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $526). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Sacramento to San José by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to San José flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 27, 2025.
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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 9h 53m. The distance from Sacramento to San José is about 3038 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $164 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $332 and $426 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 74% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 $185). Flying from Sacramento to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $526). 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$164Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$332Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$426Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$433Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$539Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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