SJO - SMF

$231 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Sacramento

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Sacramento departing on 7/17. 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 San José to Sacramento, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$402
Typical prices: $452-$297
United Airlines
Thu 9/3Sun 9/6
SJO - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$231
Typical prices: $184-$277
United Airlines
Fri 7/17
SJO - SMF • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $402 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Sacramento. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $380 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h 47m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 42% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San José to Sacramento (SJO-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Sacramento 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 San José to Sacramento

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 11:56 pm
SJO
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SMF
16h 11m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 7:37 pm
SMF
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SJO
13h 22m
1 stop
$402United Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
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8:45 am - 1:46 pm
SJO
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SMF
30h 01m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 10:11 am
SMF
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SJO
27h 56m
1 stop
$405United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:23 pm
SJO
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SMF
9h 58m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:19 pm - 7:15 am
SMF
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SJO
9h 56m
1 stop
$409United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:23 pm
SJO
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SMF
9h 58m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:19 pm - 7:15 am
SMF
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SJO
9h 56m
1 stop
$411United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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1:25 pm - 9:36 am
SJO
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SMF
21h 11m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 7:37 pm
SMF
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SJO
10h 52m
2 stops
$414United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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1:25 pm - 10:23 pm
SJO
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SMF
9h 58m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 12:21 pm
SMF
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SJO
16h 51m
2 stops
$416United Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 27
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 11:59 pm
SJO
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SMF
16h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 am
SMF
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SJO
24h 15m
1 stop
$422United Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 11:59 pm
SJO
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SMF
16h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 10:39 pm
SMF
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SJO
16h 24m
1 stop
$425United Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 5
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 11:56 pm
SJO
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SMF
16h 11m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 7:37 pm
SMF
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SJO
26h 32m
2 stops
$430United Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
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1:25 pm - 9:33 am
SJO
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SMF
21h 08m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 12:21 pm
SMF
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SJO
16h 51m
2 stops
$434United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Sacramento flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Sacramento, 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 San José to Sacramento is August, where tickets cost $224 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $552 and $498 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Sacramento, 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 San José to Sacramento, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$231
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 43% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Sacramento 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 San José to Sacramento

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Sacramento was $231 for a one-way ticket and $402 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Sacramento, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Sacramento are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $373 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $471 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 San José to Sacramento.

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

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

    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 Sacramento with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and SMF 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 San José to Sacramento?

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

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San José to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Sacramento. 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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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9680 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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Seats were not super comfortable and food was not good at all. If I had a chance I would definitely fly a different airline. Of course they are better than any budget airline, but not by much.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2026
KIX - SFO
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Seats were not super comfortable and food was not good at all. If I had a chance I would definitely fly a different airline. Of course they are better than any budget airline, but not by much.

Flew steerage class. Short on leg room unless you pay more. No window unless you pay more. Etc. United is trying to squeeze every cent from you. It doesn’t make for any loyalty.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Outstanding service, great food, friendly & efficient crew, safe & comfortable flight

Staff were not attentive, wifi did not work, cut my head in the bathroom due to the position of the soap on the sink, had blood running down my face, told staff, they had no expression no sympathy, didn't even say "sorry", they said "oh we will have a look at that" about 10 mins later the purser brought me a bandaid, still no sorry.... Shocking

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Dinner was good, but the breakfast served in the morning was horrible.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Buying ticket from kayak instant booking was a huge mistake, never to be repeated again! The Kayak didn’t book the tickets directly, it handed it off to a third party Underpricer, that booked a code shared American Airlines flight operated by Cathay Pacific!! When managing the booking American Airlines would recognize the itinerary but wouldn’t let me do anything stating, the flight is operated by Cathay Pacific so go to their website. Cathay Pacific would recognize the itinerary, neither by reservation ID or ticket number…asking to reach out to the third party Underpricer….calling Underpricer resulted in no help like seat requests, mileage number or upgrade request, 15hr layover accommodation voucher guidance…so net in net avoid booking through three layers of intermediaries

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Flight was on time. Cabin attendants made no recognition of my name or being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

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