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American Airlines Logo
2:52 pm - 12:20 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami
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3:56 pm - 10:15 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
20h 19m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
$506American Airlines
Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 20
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12:15 am - 10:44 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 29m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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3:00 pm - 11:00 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 00m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$521Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 21
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12:15 am - 10:44 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 29m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 11:00 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 00m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$557Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 21
American Airlines Logo
4:17 pm - 12:30 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 13m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 6:31 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
14h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$586American Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 8
Southwest Logo
8:25 pm - 12:20 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 55m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston Hobby
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1:20 pm - 8:20 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
21h 00m2 stops Orlando Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$615Southwest
Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18
Southwest Logo
7:20 pm - 12:20 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston Hobby
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 8:20 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
21h 00m2 stops Orlando Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$625Southwest
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 6:16 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 46m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 10:59 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
16h 14m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$671United Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 6:16 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 06m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 12:23 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
13h 08m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$671United Airlines
Sun, Jan 10 - Thu, Jan 21
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
29h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 8:36 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
27h 36m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles
$692Delta
Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 20
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
29h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:34 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
29h 34m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles
$692Delta
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17

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American Airlines flights from Sacramento to San José

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American Airlines
Feb 1
SMF4:17 pmSacramento Intl
18h 13m
2 stops
SJO12:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 9
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 58m
2 stops
SMF9:58 pmSacramento Intl
$449
American Airlines
Feb 1
SMF2:52 pmSacramento Intl
20h 59m
1 stop
SJO1:51 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 9
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 58m
2 stops
SMF9:58 pmSacramento Intl
$459
American Airlines
Jan 11
SMF2:52 pmSacramento Intl
19h 28m
2 stops
SJO12:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 20
SJO3:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 19m
2 stops
SMF10:15 amSacramento Intl
$506

Southwest flights from Sacramento to San José

Our best Southwest deals on Sacramento to San José flight tickets
Southwest
Nov 8
SMF8:25 pmSacramento Intl
13h 55m
2 stops
SJO12:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 18
SJO1:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 00m
2 stops
SMF8:20 amSacramento Intl
$615
Southwest
Jan 18
SMF9:15 pmSacramento Intl
14h 30m
2 stops
SJO1:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 30
SJO2:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 15m
2 stops
SMF7:00 amSacramento Intl
$631
Southwest
Nov 13
SMF8:25 pmSacramento Intl
14h 40m
2 stops
SJO1:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 18
SJO1:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 00m
2 stops
SMF8:20 amSacramento Intl
$634

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SacramentoSan José

SMF Sacramento Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/11

2:52 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops19h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/20

3:56 pm-10:15 am

2 stops20h 19m

$506

SacramentoSan José

SMF Sacramento Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/13

12:15 am-10:44 pm

1 stop20h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/21

3:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$521

SacramentoSan José

SMF Sacramento Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/13

12:15 am-10:44 pm

1 stop20h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/21

3:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$557

SacramentoSan José

SMF Sacramento Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/1

4:17 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops18h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/8

6:30 am-6:31 pm

1 stop14h 01m

$586

SacramentoSan José

SMF Sacramento Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/8

8:25 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops13h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/18

1:20 pm-8:20 am

2 stops21h 00m

$615

SacramentoSan José

SMF Sacramento Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/4

7:20 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/18

1:20 pm-8:20 am

2 stops21h 00m

$625

SacramentoSan José

SMF Sacramento Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/1

7:30 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/9

8:45 am-10:59 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$671
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SacramentoSan José

SMF Sacramento Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/10

5:10 am-6:16 pm

2 stops11h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/21

1:15 am-12:23 pm

1 stop13h 08m

$671

SacramentoSan José

SMF Sacramento Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/5

6:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops29h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/20

7:00 am-8:36 am

2 stops27h 36m

$692

SacramentoSan José

SMF Sacramento Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SMFSJO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/5

6:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops29h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/17

7:00 am-10:34 am

2 stops29h 34m

$692

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sacramento and San José?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $540 to $765.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $449.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $536. If you don’t want to visit San José in May, then you should wait until January to fly from Sacramento, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $551.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Sacramento when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $677 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Sacramento for as low as $531 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Sacramento to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sacramento to San José flight.

How have Sacramento to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Sacramento to San José flights are approximately 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$304

Fastest flight time

8h 46m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to San José from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is $304. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $506.
The fastest flight from Sacramento to San José takes 8h 46m
There are no direct flights from Sacramento to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Sacramento to San José.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to San José

  • How far is Sacramento Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    A flight from Sacramento Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will travel around 3038.3 mi. Typically, this will take 8h 46m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Sacramento to San José?

Best airlines flying from Sacramento to San José

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $392Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,192 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $426Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,678 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $441Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,432 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $510Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,221 reviews
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