Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Jose

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Cheapest round-trip flights $343
Alaska 1 stop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Jose is currently $343
Cheapest one-way flight $132
Alaska 1 stop 6 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Sacramento to San Jose is currently $132
Last-minute weekend getaway $873
American 2 stops 12 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sacramento to San Jose is currently $873
Cheapest business class flights $723
Alaska 1 stop 13 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Jose is currently $723
Fastest flight 3 hr 5 min The fastest flight with stops from Sacramento to San Jose takes 3 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to San Jose is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $180–520
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $320–495

Popular airlines from Sacramento to San Jose

  • Southwest
    from $372
    Typical price: $270–600
    1863 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SJC Every day
  • Alaska
    from $343
    Typical price: $260–650
    195 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SJC Every day
  • American
    from $603
    Typical price: $455–1,050
    66 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SJC Every day
  • United
    from $885
    Typical price: $640–1,250
    24 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SJC Every day
  • Frontier
    Typical price: $230–510
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SJC Every day

Popular airports near Sacramento

  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 16 min 9 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 1 hr 39 min 81 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 1 hr 55 min 87 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 1 hr 30 min 71 mi

Popular airports near San Jose

  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 13 min 2 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 42 min 33 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 2 hr 1 min 94 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 43 min 32 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to San Jose

The cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Jose are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $180 to $520.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Jose recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $343. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $132.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $372, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $343, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $603, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $885, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Jose starts at $343 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $132 and departs on Wed, May 27.
3 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Sacramento to San Jose.
San Jose has a temperate climate with cool winters (Dec–Feb), and hot, dry summers (Jun–Sep) when most people visit. The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest (Aug) features concerts across a wide range of genres, including classic jazz, Latin and world music.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sacramento to San Jose.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sacramento to San Jose really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sacramento to San Jose.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,863 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sacramento to San Jose are:
  • Alaska offers 195 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
  • American offers 66 connecting flights per week. American flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
  • United offers 24 connecting flights per week. United flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
  • Frontier offers 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sacramento and San Jose.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Jose recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $343. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $132.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $372, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $343, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $603, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $885, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
No airline flies direct from Sacramento to San Jose.
  • There are 1863 Southwest connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 195 Alaska connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 66 American connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 24 United connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Frontier connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and San Jose at price $873 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from Sacramento to San Jose.
  • There are 1863 Southwest connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 195 Alaska connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 66 American connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 24 United connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Frontier connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Sacramento to San Jose.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sacramento to San Jose, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sacramento and San Jose start at $723 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Alaska.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sacramento and San Jose start at $343 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1.
To book business class trips from Sacramento to San Jose, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sacramento and San Jose starts at $873 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and San Jose at price $873 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to San Jose, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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