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3:00 pm - 11:00 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 00m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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12:15 am - 10:44 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 29m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$405Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Jan 13
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1:15 am - 9:13 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
21h 58m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles
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10:15 am - 1:22 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 07m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl
$460United Airlines
Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 24
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8:45 am - 10:58 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
28h 13m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl Los Angeles
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6:00 am - 8:32 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 32m1 stop San Francisco
$460United Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 26
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8:45 am - 11:44 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
16h 59m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco
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6:10 am - 8:32 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 22m1 stop San Francisco
$460United Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 15
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1:15 am - 12:23 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
13h 08m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:25 am - 8:39 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 14m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$460United Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 17
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9:40 am - 7:52 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
12h 12m1 stop San Francisco
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11:50 am - 8:32 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 42m1 stop San Francisco
$460United Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 16
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8:45 am - 7:52 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
13h 07m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco
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6:10 am - 8:32 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 22m1 stop San Francisco
$460United Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 15
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1:15 am - 11:58 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
12h 43m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles
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11:50 am - 12:15 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 25m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
$460United Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 14
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2:25 pm - 8:36 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
32h 11m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles
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5:20 am - 8:39 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$460United Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 2
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2:57 pm - 10:15 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
21h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:07 pm - 2:56 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 49m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami
$490American Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 24

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United Airlines flights from San José to Sacramento

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United Airlines
Feb 3
SJO9:40 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 12m
1 stop
SMF7:52 pmSacramento Intl
Feb 14
SMF10:25 amSacramento Intl
24h 57m
2 stops
SJO1:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$460
United Airlines
Feb 25
SJO2:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 30m
2 stops
SMF10:55 amSacramento Intl
Mar 1
SMF5:25 amSacramento Intl
13h 14m
1 stop
SJO8:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$473
United Airlines
Nov 11
SJO9:40 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 28m
1 stop
SMF5:08 pmSacramento Intl
Nov 17
SMF2:15 pmSacramento Intl
16h 17m
1 stop
SJO8:32 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$487

Copa Airlines flights from San José to Sacramento

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San José to Sacramento flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Nov 11
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 51m
2 stops
SMF8:36 pmSacramento Intl
Nov 17
SMF3:55 pmSacramento Intl
19h 27m
2 stops
SJO1:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$522
Copa Airlines
Jan 13
SJO2:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 34m
1 stop
SMF10:59 pmSacramento Intl
Jan 20
SMF11:40 amSacramento Intl
18h 52m
1 stop
SJO8:32 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$548

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San JoséSacramento

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/22

3:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/13

12:15 am-10:44 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$405

San JoséSacramento

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/14

1:15 am-9:13 pm

2 stops21h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/24

10:15 am-1:22 pm

2 stops25h 07m

$460

San JoséSacramento

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/19

8:45 am-10:58 am

3 stops28h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/26

6:00 am-8:32 am

1 stop24h 32m

$460

San JoséSacramento

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/3

8:45 am-11:44 pm

2 stops16h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/15

6:10 am-8:32 am

1 stop24h 22m

$460
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San JoséSacramento

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/2

1:15 am-12:23 pm

1 stop13h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/17

5:25 am-8:39 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$460

San JoséSacramento

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/3

9:40 am-7:52 pm

1 stop12h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/16

11:50 am-8:32 am

1 stop18h 42m

$460

San JoséSacramento

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/2

8:45 am-7:52 pm

2 stops13h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/15

6:10 am-8:32 am

1 stop24h 22m

$460

San JoséSacramento

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/1

1:15 am-11:58 am

2 stops12h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/14

11:50 am-12:15 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$460

San JoséSacramento

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/24

2:25 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops32h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/2

5:20 am-8:39 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$460

San JoséSacramento

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/15

2:57 pm-10:15 am

1 stop21h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/24

7:07 pm-2:56 pm

2 stops17h 49m

$490

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $408 to $640.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $405.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

The month of July is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from San José, with most prices found around $416. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of July, then departing from San José during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $421.

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

As of October 2026, prices for San José to Sacramento flights are approximately 3% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to Sacramento

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Best Price Found

$260

Fastest flight time

9h 28m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Sacramento from San José in the past 72 hours is $260. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to Sacramento found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $405.
The fastest flight from San José to Sacramento takes 9h 28m
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 9h 28m, 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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United AirlinesPriceFrom $285Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,432 reviews
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