Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to San Jose?

Flights from Sacramento to San Jose usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sacramento to San Jose?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sacramento to San Jose.

Which airports do connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose pass through?

Most connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose pass through San Diego (SAN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to San Jose?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Sacramento to San Jose. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $503 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $786, a difference of $283. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in San Jose?

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento to San Jose?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Sacramento to San Jose changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $223 to $928. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Fox • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz

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

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to San Jose typically range from $442 to $557. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $223, on Alaska Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sacramento to San Jose?

Alaska Airlines ($223) and Frontier ($382) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Sacramento to San Jose according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Sacramento to San Jose?

Flights via San Diego (SAN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $522. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Sacramento to San Jose which airport offers the shortest layover?

San Diego (SAN) had the shortest average connection time for Sacramento to San Jose layovers at 2h 43m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

9:21 am - 5:51 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SJC San Jose

8h 30m1 stop San Diego

5:28 pm - 9:55 pmSJC San Jose-SMF Sacramento Intl

4h 27m1 stop San Diego

$223Alaska Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

9:21 am - 5:51 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SJC San Jose

8h 30m1 stop San Diego

5:28 pm - 9:55 pmSJC San Jose-SMF Sacramento Intl

4h 27m1 stop San Diego

$243Alaska Airlines

Wed, Dec 30 - Thu, Dec 31

2:33 pm - 11:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 26m1 stop San Diego

6:15 am - 1:37 pmSJC San Jose-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 22m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$360Alaska Airlines

Mon, Dec 28 - Sun, Jan 3

8:50 pm - 11:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SJC San Jose

27h 09m1 stop San Diego

7:20 am - 10:21 amSJC San Jose-SMF Sacramento Intl

27h 01m1 stop San Diego

$369Alaska Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Sat, Dec 26

10:03 am - 4:41 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SJC San Jose

6h 38m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

3:25 pm - 9:08 amSJC San Jose-SMF Sacramento Intl

17h 43m1 stop Los Angeles

$382Frontier

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

8:11 pm - 8:56 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SJC San Jose

24h 45m1 stop San Diego

11:38 am - 5:48 pmSJC San Jose-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 10m1 stop San Diego

$439Alaska Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Sat, Dec 26

10:03 am - 4:41 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SJC San Jose

6h 38m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:02 pm - 9:08 amSJC San Jose-SMF Sacramento Intl

15h 06m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

$446Frontier

Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10

8:35 pm - 10:41 amSMF Sacramento Intl-SJC San Jose

14h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

7:00 am - 11:12 pmSJC San Jose-SMF Sacramento Intl

16h 12m1 stop Los Angeles

$483Delta

Thu, Dec 24 - Sat, Dec 26

11:37 am - 5:04 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SJC San Jose

29h 27m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:02 pm - 9:08 amSJC San Jose-SMF Sacramento Intl

15h 06m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

$533Frontier

Mon, Dec 28 - Sun, Jan 3

10:18 am - 2:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SJC San Jose

28h 12m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

5:59 pm - 9:05 amSJC San Jose-SMF Sacramento Intl

15h 06m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$536Frontier

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How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Jose? 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 Jose departing in december.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sacramento to San Jose?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sacramento to San Jose.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento to San Jose?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Sacramento to San Jose changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $223 to $928. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?
San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to San Jose?
Flights from Sacramento to San Jose usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).
Which airports do connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose pass through?
Most connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose pass through San Diego (SAN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to San Jose?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Sacramento to San Jose. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $503 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $786, a difference of $283.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in San Jose?
Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Sunday flights average $503, about $283 less than Thursday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sacramento to San Jose trip for July. Fares historically average $324 round-trip in that month - typically $462 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Jose Airport.

• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
• Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
• Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport

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