SMF - SJO

$145 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to San José

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 5/25. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$402
Typical prices: $450-$721
United Airlines
Tue 5/5Thu 5/14
SMF - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$145
Typical prices: $187-$233
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/25
SMF - SJO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $402 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Sacramento and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $610 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h 18m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to San José

Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 14
United Airlines Logo
8:22 pm - 7:15 am
SMF
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SJO
9h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:18 pm
SJO
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SMF
9h 53m
1 stop
$402United Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28
American Airlines Logo
12:34 am - 7:07 pm
SMF
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SJO
17h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 10:38 am
SJO
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SMF
21h 16m
2 stops
$407American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
American Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 1:22 pm
SMF
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SJO
21h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 10:37 am
SJO
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SMF
12h 02m
1 stop
$422American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 15
United Airlines Logo
8:22 pm - 7:15 am
SMF
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SJO
9h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 8:42 pm
SJO
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SMF
13h 47m
2 stops
$425United Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
11:42 pm - 1:22 pm
SMF
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SJO
12h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:27 pm
SJO
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SMF
17h 57m
2 stops
$427American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 14
United Airlines Logo
8:22 pm - 12:21 pm
SMF
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SJO
14h 59m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:18 pm
SJO
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SMF
9h 53m
1 stop
$428United Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
American Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 1:22 pm
SMF
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SJO
21h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 10:37 am
SJO
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SMF
12h 02m
1 stop
$432American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 17
United Airlines Logo
8:22 pm - 7:15 am
SMF
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SJO
9h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 11:47 pm
SJO
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SMF
16h 02m
1 stop
$441United Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
American Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 1:22 pm
SMF
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SJO
21h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 11:59 pm
SJO
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SMF
25h 24m
1 stop
$442American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 16
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
SMF
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SJO
11h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:20 pm
SJO
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SMF
13h 20m
1 stop
$445Southwest
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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 May.

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 $508 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $741 and $694 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 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$145
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Sacramento to San José

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to San José was $145 for a one-way ticket and $402 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 $686 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 $629 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Sacramento to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4317 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

The worst Airline ever. They centered my second flight and leave me in NY. They don’t have any representatives at the airport and they don’t respond to calls. Basically I got stuck. I will never purchase through there again.

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

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