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Cheap flights from San José to San Francisco from $281

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to San Francisco departing on 7/11. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 10:37 pm
SJO
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SMF
18h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 2:02 pm
SMF
-
SJO
12h 03m
2 stops
$454American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
United Airlines Logo
11:13 am - 10:43 pm
SJO
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SMF
12h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 9:15 pm
SMF
-
SJO
9h 25m
1 stop
$503United Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Fri, Aug 7
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 7:38 pm
SJO
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SMF
11h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 7:37 pm
SMF
-
SJO
13h 22m
1 stop
$512United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 9:33 am
SJO
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SMF
25h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 12:21 pm
SMF
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SJO
27h 51m
1 stop
$514United Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:33 am
SJO
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SMF
26h 38m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:41 am - 7:15 am
SMF
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SJO
18h 34m
1 stop
$517United Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 11:14 pm
SJO
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SMF
18h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 10:59 pm
SMF
-
SJO
21h 00m
1 stop
$521American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
United Airlines Logo
11:13 am - 10:43 pm
SJO
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SMF
12h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 9:15 pm
SMF
-
SJO
9h 25m
1 stop
$523United Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Fri, Aug 7
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 9:33 am
SJO
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SMF
25h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:41 am - 7:15 am
SMF
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SJO
18h 34m
1 stop
$524United Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 10:51 pm
SJO
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SMF
18h 31m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 10:59 pm
SMF
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SJO
21h 00m
1 stop
$526American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 11:59 pm
SJO
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SMF
16h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:19 pm - 10:11 am
SMF
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SJO
16h 52m
2 stops
$527United Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Fri, Aug 7

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American Airlines flights from San José to Sacramento

Our best American Airlines deals on San José to Sacramento flight tickets
American Airlines
Dec 3
SJO6:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 17m
2 stops
SMF10:37 pmSacramento Intl
Dec 8
SMF11:59 pmSacramento Intl
12h 03m
2 stops
SJO2:02 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$454
American Airlines
Dec 3
SJO6:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 54m
1 stop
SMF11:14 pmSacramento Intl
Dec 8
SMF11:59 pmSacramento Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
SJO10:59 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$521
American Airlines
Dec 3
SJO6:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 31m
2 stops
SMF10:51 pmSacramento Intl
Dec 8
SMF11:59 pmSacramento Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
SJO10:59 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$526

United Airlines flights from San José to Sacramento

Our best United Airlines deals on San José to Sacramento flight tickets
United Airlines
Jun 9
SJO1:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 31m
2 stops
SMF10:56 amSacramento Intl
Jun 23
SMF10:13 amSacramento Intl
22h 58m
2 stops
SJO10:11 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$503
United Airlines
Sep 14
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 53m
1 stop
SMF7:38 pmSacramento Intl
Sep 18
SMF5:15 amSacramento Intl
13h 22m
1 stop
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$512
United Airlines
Aug 29
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 48m
1 stop
SMF9:33 amSacramento Intl
Sep 22
SMF7:30 amSacramento Intl
27h 51m
1 stop
SJO12:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$514

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

6:20 am-10:37 pm

2 stops18h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/8

11:59 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$454
Quickest round-trip

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/9

11:13 am-10:43 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/7

10:50 am-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$503

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/14

8:45 am-7:38 pm

1 stop11h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/18

5:15 am-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 22m

$512

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/29

8:45 am-9:33 am

1 stop25h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/22

7:30 am-12:21 pm

1 stop27h 51m

$514

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/12

7:55 am-9:33 am

2 stops26h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/17

11:41 am-7:15 am

1 stop18h 34m

$517

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

6:20 am-11:14 pm

1 stop18h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/8

11:59 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$521

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/9

11:13 am-10:43 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/7

10:50 am-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$523

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/12

8:45 am-9:33 am

1 stop25h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/17

11:41 am-7:15 am

1 stop18h 34m

$524

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

6:20 am-10:51 pm

2 stops18h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/8

11:59 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$526

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/9

8:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/7

4:19 pm-10:11 am

2 stops16h 52m

$527

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from San José, with most prices found around $224. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of August, then departing from San José during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $238.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sacramento from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sacramento for around $384 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sacramento from San José for as low as $259 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 45% on your flight if you consider stops on a San José to Sacramento flight.

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

As of June 2026, prices for San José to Sacramento flights are approximately 51% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to Sacramento

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San José to Sacramento according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap San José to Sacramento (SJO to SMF) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

10h 04m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San José to Sacramento takes 10h 04m
There are no direct flights from San José to Sacramento. There are no popular flight routes from San José to Sacramento.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to Sacramento

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

    The straight-line distance from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Sacramento Intl is 3038.3 mi. Flights usually cover this in 10h 04m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport refresh daily.

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

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Sacramento Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Sacramento Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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

Best airlines flying from San José to Sacramento

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,796 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $237Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,640 reviews
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