Cheap flights from San Jose to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip flights $263
Alaska 1 stop 11 hr Sat, May 2 — Sat, May 9
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Sacramento is currently $263
Cheapest one-way flight $132
Alaska 1 stop 5 hr Wed, Mar 4
The cheapest one-way flight from San Jose to Sacramento is currently $132
Last-minute weekend getaway $855
American 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Mon, Feb 9
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Jose to Sacramento is currently $855
Cheapest business class flights $543
Alaska 1 stop 9 hr Sat, May 2 — Sat, May 9
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Jose to Sacramento is currently $543
Fastest flight 3 hr 5 min The fastest flight with stops from San Jose to Sacramento 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 San Jose to Sacramento is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $180–480
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $290–465

Popular airlines from San Jose to Sacramento

  • Southwest
    from $318
    Typical price: $245–550
    1586 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - SMF Every day
  • Alaska
    from $263
    Typical price: $260–620
    178 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - SMF Every day
  • American
    from $497
    Typical price: $420–970
    66 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - SMF Every day
  • United
    from $637
    Typical price: $620–1,200
    23 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - SMF Every day
  • Frontier
    Typical price: $230–550
    7 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - SMF Every Thu, Fri, Sun

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose to Sacramento

The cheapest flights from San Jose to Sacramento are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $180 to $480.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Sacramento recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $263. 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 San Jose to Sacramento is $318, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Jose to Sacramento is $263, flying from May 2 to May 9.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Sacramento is $497, flying from May 2 to May 9.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Sacramento is $637, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Sacramento starts at $263 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $132 and departs on Wed, Mar 4.
3 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from San Jose to Sacramento.
The hot, dry, sunny summer months (May–Sep) are popular with visitors. Staged mostly in venues around Old Sacramento, the Sacramento Music Festival (May) focuses on jazz and blues. Sacramento Pride (Jun) is the city's main LGBT festival, and incorporates a parade, music and diverse market vendors. The California State Fair (Jul) features pop music concerts, exhibitions and a fairground. Winter (Dec–Feb) is mild with regular rainfall.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Jose to Sacramento.
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 San Jose to Sacramento 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 San Jose to Sacramento.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,586 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Jose to Sacramento are:
  • Alaska offers 178 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
  • American offers 66 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
  • United offers 23 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
  • Frontier offers 7 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Jose and Sacramento.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Sacramento recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $263. 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 San Jose to Sacramento is $318, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Jose to Sacramento is $263, flying from May 2 to May 9.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Sacramento is $497, flying from May 2 to May 9.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Sacramento is $637, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
No airline flies direct from San Jose to Sacramento.
  • There are 1586 Southwest connecting flights from San Jose to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 178 Alaska connecting flights from San Jose to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 66 American connecting flights from San Jose to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 23 United connecting flights from San Jose to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier connecting flights from San Jose to Sacramento per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Sacramento at price $855 is offered by American from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9.
No airline flies direct from San Jose to Sacramento.
  • There are 1586 Southwest connecting flights from San Jose to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 178 Alaska connecting flights from San Jose to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 66 American connecting flights from San Jose to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 23 United connecting flights from San Jose to Sacramento per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Frontier connecting flights from San Jose to Sacramento per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Sacramento.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Jose to Sacramento, 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 San Jose and Sacramento start at $543 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9 with Alaska.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Jose and Sacramento start at $263 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9.
To book business class trips from San Jose to Sacramento, 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 San Jose and Sacramento starts at $855 from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Sacramento at price $855 is offered by American from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Jose to Sacramento, 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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