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$174+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Sacramento (SMF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SMF
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Sacramento

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$298
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$174
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$687
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1711:13 amSJO - SMF
2 stops23h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/266:40 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop9h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:55 pmSJO - SMF
1 stop11h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/247:30 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops16h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$314
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2612:23 pmSJO - SMF
2 stops21h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/182:40 pmSMF - SJO
2 stops18h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/197:26 amSJO - SMF
1 stop13h 13mDelta
Tue 8/1910:40 pmSMF - SJO
1 stop12h 08mDelta
Deal found 3/30$406
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1812:23 pmSJO - SMF
2 stops24h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/251:08 amSMF - SJO
1 stop21h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$423
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/191:25 pmSJO - SMF
2 stops34h 30mAeromexico
Sun 6/2212:35 amSMF - SJO
2 stops22h 10mAeromexico
Deal found 3/31$476
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/128:50 amSJO - SMF
2 stops15h 30mSouthwest
Fri 9/197:00 amSMF - SJO
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$588
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/221:21 pmLIR - SMF
1 stop22h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/2911:39 pmSMF - LIR
1 stop12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$596
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/281:12 amSJO - SMF
2 stops16h 05mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/68:15 amSMF - SJO
2 stops14h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$610
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/225:30 pmLIR - SMF
2 stops18h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/298:15 amSMF - LIR
2 stops20h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$925

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Return

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San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/17

11:13 am-9:26 am

2 stops23h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/26

6:40 pm-5:30 am

1 stop9h 50m

$298

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/10

1:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop11h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/24

7:30 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops16h 25m

$314

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/26

12:23 pm-8:33 am

2 stops21h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/18

2:40 pm-10:27 am

2 stops18h 47m

$366

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/19

7:26 am-7:39 pm

1 stop13h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/19

10:40 pm-11:48 am

1 stop12h 08m

$406

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/18

12:23 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops24h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/25

1:08 am-11:14 pm

1 stop21h 06m

$423

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/19

1:25 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/22

12:35 am-11:45 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$476

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/12

8:50 am-11:20 pm

2 stops15h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/19

7:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$588

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

1:12 am-4:17 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/6

8:15 am-11:52 pm

2 stops14h 37m

$610

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/19

7:55 am-10:32 pm

2 stops15h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/27

5:45 am-9:20 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$1,971

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/27

8:45 am-1:46 pm

1 stop30h 01m

$174

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Sacramento

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Costa Rica to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $433). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to Sacramento, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sacramento. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Costa Rica to Sacramento. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from Costa Rica?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from Costa Rica.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Sacramento one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Sacramento are United Airlines ($174), American Airlines ($209), and Spirit Airlines ($211).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Costa Rica to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $433). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Sacramento. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$438Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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