SMF - SJO

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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to San José departing on 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$512
Typical prices: $564-$714
Southwest
Sun 9/13Tue 9/29
SMF - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$182
Typical prices: $234-$299
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/16
SMF - SJO • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Sacramento and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to San José (SMF-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to San José

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
10:10 pm - 6:45 pm
SMF
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SJO
19h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:15 pm
SJO
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SMF
13h 15m
2 stops
$512Southwest
Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 29
American Airlines Logo
5:53 pm - 11:59 am
SMF
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SJO
17h 06m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:12 pm
SJO
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SMF
15h 12m
2 stops
$533American Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 29
American Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 11:59 am
SMF
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SJO
15h 44m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 10:12 am
SJO
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SMF
20h 15m
2 stops
$541American Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 2:00 pm
SMF
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SJO
13h 01m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:59 pm
SJO
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SMF
11h 59m
1 stop
$542American Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30
Southwest Logo
10:30 pm - 12:05 pm
SMF
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SJO
12h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:20 pm
SJO
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SMF
14h 20m
2 stops
$544Southwest
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30
American Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 12:00 pm
SMF
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SJO
15h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 pm
SJO
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SMF
18h 59m
2 stops
$547American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
Southwest Logo
8:30 pm - 12:20 pm
SMF
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SJO
13h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 8:15 am
SJO
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SMF
20h 55m
2 stops
$549Southwest
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 1:52 pm
SMF
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SJO
21h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:03 pm - 11:10 pm
SJO
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SMF
11h 07m
1 stop
$554American Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
7:04 pm - 1:52 pm
SMF
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SJO
17h 48m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:10 pm
SJO
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SMF
18h 10m
2 stops
$555American Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Sep 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 11:59 pm
SMF
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SJO
21h 44m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:29 pm
SJO
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SMF
12h 29m
2 stops
$560Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to San José?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sacramento to San José departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San José from Sacramento usually cost between $590 and $755 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $512 on Southwest (Sep 13-Sep 29).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to San José is April, where tickets cost $526 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $821 and $784 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$182
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to San José?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to San José was $182 for a one-way ticket and $512 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and San José?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Sacramento and on arrival in San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to San José?

    On your way to San José, you’ll fly out from Sacramento Intl. You’ll be landing at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to San José?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to San José, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to San José are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $742 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $741 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Sacramento (SMF)
San José (SJO)