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

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Alaska Airlines Logo
7:06 am - 11:32 am
SJC
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SMF
4h 26m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 10:59 pm
SMF
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SJC
7h 34m
1 stop
$226Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
Frontier Logo
12:57 pm - 7:31 pm
SJC
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SMF
6h 34m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:44 am - 1:17 pm
SMF
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SJC
27h 33m
1 stop
$235Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Sun, Jun 7
Frontier Logo
12:57 pm - 7:31 pm
SJC
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SMF
6h 34m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:16 pm - 11:59 am
SMF
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SJC
15h 43m
1 stop
$238Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Thu, May 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:59 pm - 10:58 pm
SJC
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SMF
9h 59m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 5:06 pm
SMF
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SJC
20h 46m
1 stop
$244Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Thu, May 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:29 am - 7:24 pm
SJC
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SMF
10h 55m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:07 pm - 7:52 am
SMF
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SJC
18h 45m
1 stop
$253Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Aug 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:06 am - 10:58 pm
SJC
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SMF
15h 52m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:09 pm - 9:45 am
SMF
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SJC
13h 36m
1 stop
$263Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
Frontier Logo
12:57 pm - 7:31 pm
SJC
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SMF
6h 34m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:16 pm - 11:59 am
SMF
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SJC
15h 43m
1 stop
$268Frontier
Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:09 pm - 11:56 pm
SJC
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SMF
6h 47m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:09 pm - 9:45 am
SMF
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SJC
13h 36m
1 stop
$275Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Mon, Jun 1
Frontier Logo
12:57 pm - 7:31 pm
SJC
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SMF
6h 34m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:44 am - 11:59 am
SMF
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SJC
26h 15m
2 stops
$280Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Sun, Jun 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:22 am - 10:58 pm
SJC
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SMF
12h 36m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:52 pm - 10:59 pm
SMF
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SJC
6h 07m
1 stop
$291Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Thu, May 28

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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 19
SJC7:06 amSan Jose
4h 26m
1 stop
SMF11:32 amSacramento Intl
May 26
SMF3:25 pmSacramento Intl
7h 34m
1 stop
SJC10:59 pmSan Jose
$226
Alaska Airlines
May 27
SJC12:59 pmSan Jose
9h 59m
1 stop
SMF10:58 pmSacramento Intl
May 28
SMF8:20 pmSacramento Intl
20h 46m
1 stop
SJC5:06 pmSan Jose
$244
Alaska Airlines
Aug 29
SJC8:29 amSan Jose
10h 55m
1 stop
SMF7:24 pmSacramento Intl
Aug 31
SMF1:07 pmSacramento Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
SJC7:52 amSan Jose
$253

Frontier flights from San Jose, California to Sacramento

Our best Frontier deals on San Jose, California to Sacramento flight tickets
Frontier
May 30
SJC12:57 pmSan Jose
6h 34m
1 stop
SMF7:31 pmSacramento Intl
Jun 7
SMF9:44 amSacramento Intl
27h 33m
1 stop
SJC1:17 pmSan Jose
$235
Frontier
May 21
SJC12:57 pmSan Jose
6h 34m
1 stop
SMF7:31 pmSacramento Intl
May 28
SMF8:16 pmSacramento Intl
15h 43m
1 stop
SJC11:59 amSan Jose
$238
Frontier
May 22
SJC12:57 pmSan Jose
6h 34m
1 stop
SMF7:31 pmSacramento Intl
May 29
SMF8:16 pmSacramento Intl
15h 43m
1 stop
SJC11:59 amSan Jose
$268

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San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 5/19

7:06 am-11:32 am

1 stop4h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/26

3:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$226

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Sat 5/30

12:57 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/7

9:44 am-1:17 pm

1 stop27h 33m

$235

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Thu 5/21

12:57 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/28

8:16 pm-11:59 am

1 stop15h 43m

$238

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Wed 5/27

12:59 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/28

8:20 pm-5:06 pm

1 stop20h 46m

$244

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Sat 8/29

8:29 am-7:24 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/31

1:07 pm-7:52 am

1 stop18h 45m

$253

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Tue 5/19

7:06 am-10:58 pm

1 stop15h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/26

8:09 pm-9:45 am

1 stop13h 36m

$263

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Fri 5/22

12:57 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/29

8:16 pm-11:59 am

1 stop15h 43m

$268

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Sat 5/30

5:09 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/1

8:09 pm-9:45 am

1 stop13h 36m

$275

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Sat 5/30

12:57 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/7

9:44 am-11:59 am

2 stops26h 15m

$280

San JoseSacramento

SJC - SMF

SJCSMF

San Jose

Wed 5/27

10:22 am-10:58 pm

1 stop12h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/28

4:52 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$291

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Fastest flight time

5h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Sacramento takes 5h 40m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Sacramento. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to Sacramento.

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose, California to Sacramento

  • 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 5h 40m.

  • 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.

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