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Cheapest round-trip
$392
Typical prices: $393-$563
United Airlines
Mon 9/14Mon 9/28
SMF - SJD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$399
Typical prices: $336-$475
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Thu 1/7Thu 1/14
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to San José del Cabo (SMF-SJD)

 
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 del Cabo 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 del Cabo

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28
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$393Aeromexico
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$395United Airlines
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$399Alaska Airlines
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$399Alaska Airlines
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$399American Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 3
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$399American Airlines
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$399Delta
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 17
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to San José del Cabo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to San José del Cabo 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 del Cabo?

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 del Cabo departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to San José del Cabo from Sacramento usually cost between $388 and $531 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $392 on United Airlines (Sep 14-Sep 28).

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

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 del Cabo, 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 del Cabo is January, where tickets cost $372 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $728 and $618 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sacramento to San José del Cabo?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $496 on average.

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

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 del Cabo, 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 del Cabo, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low season

September

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$161
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to San José del Cabo

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

  • Am I going to need to obtain a visa before traveling from Sacramento to Mexico?

    For those visitors traveling to Mexico on a vacation that don't plan on staying in the country for more than 180 days, there is no need to obtain a visa before your trip. It is important to remember to make sure you have a valid passport at the time you enter Mexico.

  • What type of hotel facilities exists at the Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)?

    A very convenient hotel choice that sits right adjacent to the airport property and is only around a 5min walk away is the Hotel Aeropuerto. If you prefer not to walk the hotel also offers a complimentary airport shuttle.

  • What are some of the transportation options to get from the Los Cabos International Airport to Cabo San Lucas after a flight?

    There is a bus service operated by Cabo Baja Plus that can have you in the downtown area in around 1h 30min. Travelers that prefer to make this trip by taxi should expect to be riding for around 35 minutes.

  • If I would like to rent a car when I arrive at the Los Cabos International Airport where should I look for my rental car company?

    There are nearly 20 different rental car companies that offer operations at this airport and most of the large, major rental car companies have a customer service counter inside of the terminal building just past the customs checkpoint.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to San José del Cabo was $161 for a one-way ticket and $392 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    On your way to San José del Cabo, you’ll fly out from Sacramento Intl. You’ll be landing at San José del Cabo Los Cabos.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to San José del Cabo?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to San José del Cabo flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to San José del Cabo flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to San José del Cabo?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Sacramento to San José del Cabo on on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to San José del Cabo, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to San José del Cabo are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $628 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $477 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 del Cabo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José del Cabo 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 del Cabo?

    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 del Cabo with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and SJD 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 del Cabo?

    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 del Cabo from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to San José del Cabo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $256 or less one-way and $579 or less round-trip.
  • A fantastic way to get from the downtown Sacramento area to the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) that does not involve driving your own car is to take the Line 142 bus operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, which can have you at the airport in around 17 minutes.
  • Flyers that are going to drive themselves to the Sacramento International Airport will find a good selection of parking choices at the airport. One of the best prices you will find on parking is in the East or West Economy Parking Lots that offer a quite low daily rate and continuous shuttle service to the terminal buildings.
  • If you want to find something to occupy your time before a flight at the Sacramento International Airport this airport offers an expensive collection of artwork found in both terminal buildings at the airport. One of the highlights of his collection is the Flyin Gardens which has a location in Terminal A that contains roughly 12 different massive bird sculptures suspended in the air in a landscaped area just outside the terminal.
  • Travelers that plan on bringing a pet or a service animal with them through Sacramento International Airport should know that this airport offers pet relief areas both pre-and post-security at both of the terminal buildings in the airport. The indoor areas have locations right before Gate A1 and next to Gate B11.
  • If you want to find a comfortable place to wait for your flight at Sacramento International Airport, one of the best choices is to utilize one of the two Escape Lounge locations at this airport that sit in both of the terminal buildings. These lounges offer plenty of comfortable seating choices plus they offer an extensive food and beverage menu that offers you the opportunity to get something great to eat before your flight.

Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to San José del Cabo?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to San José del Cabo

 
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Flight was ok. Boarding wasn’t fun. Flights were delayed by 12 minutes on each leg.

Terrible. Plane was at gate for 30 minutes before boarding. Boarding took 30 min. Then the co pilot announces that the plane has the minimal amount of fuel it needed. So we waited at the gate on board without air conditioning for 42 minutes while the plane took on additional fuel. My question to Southwest Airlines. Why didn’t you add the fuel to the plane before you allowed boarding to a plane without air conditioning in 102 degree heat.

2 hour delay Missed my birthday plans Was offered no beverages Staff on plane was rude

Friendly and efficient service. On time departure and earlier arrival.

The crew and flight went well. My issue was internal communications. I had a connecting flight that initially was changed to a later time since first flight was delayed, then they changed back to original time because “the captain thought hed make it”. Upon arrival at connecting airport, the flight attendant assured that the connecting flight was still there and I should run to the gate after deplaning…well that was inaccurate. The plane had departed and gate was empty. I was stuck at airport 4 hours hungry and irritated and also had to again cancel my transportation plans at destination. After informing the help desk I was given a dry oh well and a measly $15 food voucher that barely could afford anything at that airport.

I missed it because Alaskan cancelled the original flight to San Diego

Subject: Formal Complaint – Incompetent Service and Denied Boarding on Flight 1409 (CLSVJM – Dear Alaska Airlines Customer Relations, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my experience on Flight 1409 departing from Seattle on 6/13/26. As a physician and business owner who frequently coordinates group travel, this was one of the worst airline experiences I have encountered. Upon arrival, I was informed that my check-in boarding pass was not official, despite successfully obtaining it electronically through your website/app with no warnings or indications of issues. My electronic boarding pass was rejected, leading to cancellation/denial of boarding. The gate agent (an older woman) was unhelpful, claimed my name had been announced multiple times (which it had not—she did not even know my name correctly), and mistakenly boarded my traveling companion under my name. Additionally, an older blonde staff member nearly failed to return my passport, highlighting a clear lack of training on your check-in and boarding systems. This chaos forced me onto a later flight while my group waited in Canada, unable to check into our Airbnb or pick up rental cars (as I was the primary booker). The entire incident caused significant business disruption, stress, and additional expenses. I have flown Alaska Airlines previously but will not consider it again without resolution. I request: • Full reimbursement of any additional costs incurred. • Appropriate compensation (vouchers/miles) for the inconvenience and poor service. • Confirmation of corrective actions for Please respond within 7-10 business days. Sincerely, Dr. Chunwen Teng

A solidly good experience, but would’ve appreciated more communication with regards to travel delays.

I paid an extra $100 for a seat upgrade including complimentary drinks, no drinks were served due to a few minutes of minor turbulence. They said they would return, they didn’t’. Sad…

The groups call was not clear or loud enough so a bit of confusion there. The plan sat on the axis way for over 35 minutes ( no fault of the pilot or the crew) but nevertheless a bit tiring. The crew were friendly and greeted us with smiles. Thank you for all that you do and put up with.

Staff was super friendly, everything was awesome! The flight was so smooth!

The flight was 1.5 hours late. The gate crew in Las Vegas were not friendly at all.

Stay away from there non refundable tickets, they don't have a medical exceptions.

You guys did great, the only thing keeping me from the higher rating is the physical dimensions of the seats, which staff has no control over. Keep up the good job.

I had to gate check my luggage and it was a pleasant experience as I never done that procedure before. Everything went smoothly.

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

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 pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

Old and out of date plane, it seem like every time I fly with united there’s and issue. We were delayed,

Checkin was painful and slow! Lady didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t explain the delay. Seemed ahe couldnt see the computer scree and we couldn’t hear her talk through her mask.

Great flight. WiFi worked great and the crew was awesome.

Great crew, smooth flight. 30 minute delay on the tarmac with no status updates or information from captain. However, that was the only negative on the trip.

My seat had a worn out cushion, which made it a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, the flight was excellent.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

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.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The flight was very smooth and the meal in business class was great.

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

The flight was uneventful. What was a problem was I was delayed getting home one entire day because the flight from Sacramento was delayed. That made getting to my connecting flight impossible. I had to stay another night at the hotel and incur that expense as a result.

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Everything was very good EXCEPT the food, on a five and a half hour trip. They only gave to us was snacks in first class. They didn't give us pillows or blankets.

Not sure about entertainment as I didn't use any, soay e there should be an NA option on this survey. Otherwise everything was just as it should be. Of course I wish planes were more comfortable and had seats that would tilt back further.

Overall a good red eye. Crew chatted very loudly the whole time making it difficult to sleep.

The fly was 2 hours delayed and the plane was old and dirty. A very umcorfotable flight, which I won't recomend to anyone

Confusion over extra fees. Held up on ramp during boarding. Thin seat cushion. Minimal leg room.

The check-in is either at a kiosk that didn’t allow me to check-in because my middle name was not on the reservation or at an agent that cost $15.

The app doesn’t work. I am having a lot of trouble checking in for flight tomorrow. Very disconcerting. Then they es t to charge extra for checking in at the airport;(

Overall good but we had a minor scare when a wind shear caused the plane to re take off on the first landing attempt. The crew handled it well and we landed safely on the second attempt

To many extra fees, poor customer service and very uncomfortable flight. No leg room and seat wont recline.

Our flight got overbooked and we missed one day of our trip.

Be prepared to pay extra for everything! I'm not sure I really saved any money?

Check in at LAX was terrible. Unbelievable lines. Chaos. The landing in Morelia was scary, with the plane fishtailing. If other airlines flew directly between California and Morelia, I would never fly Volaris again.

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