Latest deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs
Price Alerts

Cheap flights from San Jose, California to San Francisco from $172

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 Jose, California to San Francisco departing on 5/7. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.
Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from San Jose, California to San Francisco

Cheap round-trip flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:21 am - 10:54 pm
SJC
-
SMF
12h 33m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:08 pm
SMF
-
SJC
7h 08m
1 stop
$202Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:51 pm - 9:59 am
SJC
-
SMF
19h 08m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 7:04 pm
SMF
-
SJC
4h 42m
1 stop
$223Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Frontier Logo
6:39 pm - 10:05 am
SJC
-
SMF
15h 26m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:18 pm - 7:27 pm
SMF
-
SJC
7h 09m
1 stop
$228Frontier
Sun, Apr 26 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:43 am - 6:31 pm
SJC
-
SMF
11h 48m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 7:04 pm
SMF
-
SJC
4h 42m
1 stop
$303Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:23 pm - 9:16 am
SJC
-
SMF
20h 53m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:41 pm - 10:10 pm
SMF
-
SJC
6h 29m
1 stop
$313Alaska Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 21
Frontier Logo
6:39 pm - 11:23 am
SJC
-
SMF
40h 44m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
12:18 pm - 7:27 pm
SMF
-
SJC
7h 09m
1 stop
$318Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:39 pm - 1:22 pm
SJC
-
SMF
16h 43m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 9:44 am
SMF
-
SJC
16h 04m
1 stop
$323Alaska Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:43 am - 9:59 am
SJC
-
SMF
27h 16m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:38 am - 7:04 pm
SMF
-
SJC
8h 26m
1 stop
$343Alaska Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Sat, May 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:43 am - 11:50 am
SJC
-
SMF
5h 07m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:38 am - 7:04 pm
SMF
-
SJC
8h 26m
1 stop
$363Alaska Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:34 pm - 9:45 pm
SJC
-
SMF
7h 11m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:09 pm - 10:59 pm
SMF
-
SJC
26h 50m
1 stop
$365Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Mon, May 18

Frontier flights from San Jose, California to Sacramento

Our best Frontier deals on San Jose, California to Sacramento flight tickets
Frontier
Apr 26
SJC6:39 pmSan Jose
15h 26m
1 stop
SMF10:05 amSacramento Intl
Apr 27
SMF12:18 pmSacramento Intl
7h 09m
1 stop
SJC7:27 pmSan Jose
$228
Frontier
Apr 24
SJC6:39 pmSan Jose
40h 44m
2 stops
SMF11:23 amSacramento Intl
May 1
SMF12:18 pmSacramento Intl
7h 09m
1 stop
SJC7:27 pmSan Jose
$318

Alaska Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Sacramento

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Sacramento flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
May 5
SJC10:21 amSan Jose
12h 33m
1 stop
SMF10:54 pmSacramento Intl
May 6
SMF7:00 amSacramento Intl
7h 08m
1 stop
SJC2:08 pmSan Jose
$202
Alaska Airlines
Apr 28
SJC2:51 pmSan Jose
19h 08m
1 stop
SMF9:59 amSacramento Intl
May 5
SMF2:22 pmSacramento Intl
4h 42m
1 stop
SJC7:04 pmSan Jose
$223
Alaska Airlines
May 5
SJC6:43 amSan Jose
11h 48m
1 stop
SMF6:31 pmSacramento Intl
May 6
SMF2:22 pmSacramento Intl
4h 42m
1 stop
SJC7:04 pmSan Jose
$303

momondo Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose, California 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 March 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose, California to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 5/5

10:21 am-10:54 pm

1 stop12h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$202

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 4/28

2:51 pm-9:59 am

1 stop19h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/5

2:22 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$223

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Sun 4/26

6:39 pm-10:05 am

1 stop15h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/27

12:18 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$228

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 5/5

6:43 am-6:31 pm

1 stop11h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/6

2:22 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$303

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Mon 4/20

12:23 pm-9:16 am

1 stop20h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/21

3:41 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$313

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Fri 4/24

6:39 pm-11:23 am

2 stops40h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/1

12:18 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$318

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Mon 4/20

8:39 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop16h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/27

5:40 pm-9:44 am

1 stop16h 04m

$323

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Sun 4/26

6:43 am-9:59 am

1 stop27h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/2

10:38 am-7:04 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$343
Quickest round-trip

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Mon 4/27

6:43 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/4

10:38 am-7:04 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$363

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Sat 5/16

2:34 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/18

8:09 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$365

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 17 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

See travel insights to San Francisco from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Jose, California to Sacramento

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Jose to Sacramento Intl?

Alaska Airlines and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to Sacramento Intl

When to book flights from San Jose, California to Sacramento

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Jose, California to Sacramento according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
Estimated round-trip price

Cheap San Jose, California to Sacramento (SJC to SMF) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Jose, California to Sacramento

Fastest flight time

6h 22m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Sacramento takes 6h 22m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Sacramento. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to Sacramento.
Search flight deals

  • How far is San Jose to Sacramento Intl by plane?

    San Jose and Sacramento Intl are 88.6 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 6h 22m.

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

    Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Jose Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sacramento Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Traveling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Chico
Oroville
Yuba City
Rocklin
Marysville
Auburn
Lincoln
Placerville
Grass Valley
Nevada City
Plymouth
Willows
El Dorado Hills

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Jose to Sacramento?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights from San Jose to Sacramento. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good hands.

Can I find flights from San Jose to Sacramento with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from San Jose to Sacramento with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Jose to Sacramento?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from San Jose to Sacramento.

I’m not ready to book a flight from San Jose to Sacramento right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Of course. momondo tracks the price of San Jose to Sacramento flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.

An easier way to manage your Sacramento trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organize and travel with friends or family. Trips is free — and available to use no matter where you book.
Start using Trips
Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
1 adult
Thu 4/30
Thu 5/7
By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to the United States