Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to San Jose (SAC - SJC)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sacramento to San Jose and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$273	Alaska 1 stop 6 hr Sat, May 2 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Jose is currently $273
Cheapest one-way flight	$132	Alaska 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Sacramento to San Jose is currently $132
Last-minute weekend getaway	$857	American 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Sun, Feb 8	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sacramento to San Jose is currently $857
Cheapest business class flights	$553	Alaska 1 stop 6 hr Sat, May 2 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Jose is currently $553

Fastest flight	3 hr 10 min	The fastest flight with stops from Sacramento to San Jose takes 3 hr 10 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 $328

Typical price: $245–540

1586 weekly connecting flights

SMF - SJC Every day
Alaska

from $273

Typical price: $260–620

171 weekly connecting flights

SMF - SJC Every day
American

from $579

Typical price: $415–940

52 weekly connecting flights

SMF - SJC Every day
United

from $682

Typical price: $630–1,150

21 weekly connecting flights

SMF - SJC Every day
Frontier

Typical price: $230–510

10 weekly connecting flights

SMF - SJC Every Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

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 41 min 33 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 44 min 32 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 2 hr 1 min 94 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 $273. 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 $328, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $273, flying from May 2 to May 4.
The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $579, flying from May 2 to May 4.
The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $682, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Jose starts at $273 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $132 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

3 hr 10 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 1,586 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 171 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
American offers 52 connecting flights per week. American flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
United offers 21 connecting flights per week. United flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
Frontier offers 10 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 $273. 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 $328, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $273, flying from May 2 to May 4.
The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $579, flying from May 2 to May 4.
The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $682, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.

No airline flies direct from Sacramento to San Jose.

There are 1586 Southwest connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 171 Alaska connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 52 American connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Frontier connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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 $857 is offered by American from Thu, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 8.

No airline flies direct from Sacramento to San Jose.

There are 1586 Southwest connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 171 Alaska connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 52 American connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Frontier connecting flights from Sacramento to San Jose per week. Flights are available on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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 $553 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sacramento and San Jose start at $273 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4.

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 $857 from Thu, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 8 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and San Jose at price $857 is offered by American from Thu, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 8.

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.