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$50+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Jose (SMF - SJC)

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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SJC
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to San Jose (SJC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$108
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$50
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$276
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:37 pmSMF - SJC
1 stop19h 56mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/204:28 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop17h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$108
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 9/56:00 amSMF - SJC
1 stop16h 38mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/83:35 pmSJC - SMF
1 stop19h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$285
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/181:08 amSMF - SJC
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
Tue 5/2011:35 amSJC - SMF
1 stop12h 17mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$533
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/216:50 amSMF - SJC
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/214:52 pmSJC - SMF
2 stops6h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$944

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to San Jose that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/13

7:37 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop19h 56m

San Jose

Tue 5/20

4:28 pm-9:46 am

1 stop17h 18m

$108

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/17

8:27 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 28m

San Jose

Sat 5/24

12:25 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$302

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/18

1:08 am-1:30 pm

1 stop12h 22m

San Jose

Tue 5/20

11:35 am-11:52 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$533

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/21

6:50 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

San Jose

Mon 4/21

4:52 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops6h 59m

$944

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/13

10:41 am-3:33 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$50

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/5

1:18 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$101

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/23

7:38 pm-2:37 pm

1 stop18h 59m

$177

SacramentoSan Jose

SMF - SJC

SMFSJC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/13

5:15 am-3:49 pm

2 stops10h 34m

$357

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Deals found on 4/16

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to San Jose in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-San Jose flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-San Jose flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-San Jose flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-San Jose flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-San Jose flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to San Jose

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Sacramento to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 SMF to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 54% on flights from Sacramento to San Jose by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
9,882 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,926 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,281 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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 Sacramento to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to San Jose round-trip?

    Currently priced at $108, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to San Jose and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $302 and $533, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 74% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to San Jose one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $50. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Sacramento to San Jose for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to San Jose?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to San Jose 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 Sacramento to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Sacramento to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to San Jose

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to San Jose. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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