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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Jose? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $238. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
San Jose.$238 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 17, returning Mon, Jun 22.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Sacramento International on Wed, Jun 17, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Mon, Jun 22, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.
San Jose.$246 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 27, returning Wed, Jun 3.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Sacramento International on Wed, May 27, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Wed, Jun 3, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $246, select.
San Jose.$247 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 11, returning Tue, Aug 25.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Sacramento International on Tue, Aug 11, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $247, select.
San Jose.$247 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 15, returning Tue, Sep 22.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Sacramento International on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Tue, Sep 22, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $247, select.
San Jose.$282 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 24, returning Wed, Jul 1.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Sacramento International on Wed, Jun 24, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Wed, Jul 1, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $282, select.
San Jose.$328 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 23, returning Sat, May 30.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Sacramento International on Sat, May 23, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Sat, May 30, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.
San Jose.$426 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 28, returning Sun, Sep 6.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Sacramento International on Sun, Jun 28, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Sun, Sep 6, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.
San Jose.$428 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 10, returning Sun, Jul 12.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Sacramento International on Fri, Jul 10, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Sun, Jul 12, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $428, select.
San Jose.$487 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 18, returning Sun, Jan 3.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Sacramento International on Fri, Dec 18, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Sun, Jan 3, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $487, select.

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Alternative Sacramento to San Jose routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Sacramento to San Jose? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Jose International

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San Jose Reid-Hillview

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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

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San Francisco International

53km from central San Jose
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Concord

74km from central San Jose
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Carmel Monterey Peninsula

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Sacramento Stockton

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Sacramento to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$238
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Sacramento to San Jose: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in San Jose: San Jose International, San Jose Reid-Hillview, Oakland Metropolitan Oak, San Francisco International, Concord, Carmel Monterey Peninsula, and Sacramento Stockton.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Sacramento to San Jose is $238. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sacramento to San Jose. But we found flights with one or more stops from $238.
There are no flights flying from Sacramento to San Jose, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to San Jose is usually June.
If you're flying from Sacramento, the cheapest airport near San Jose is San Jose International – which is 4.7 km away from the center of San Jose. We've found flights to this airport from $238.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento to San Jose on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sacramento and San Jose. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Jose, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Jose is Frontier Airlines.

Flying from Sacramento to San Jose: what you need to know

  • Kick off your journey at one of Sacramento's main airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) or Stockton Airport (SCK). Check out your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to San Jose jetting off from either of these.

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the primary entry point to San Jose.

  • Sacramento and San Jose share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • To ensure you get on your Sacramento to San Jose flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.

  • During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to San Jose

  • Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Sacramento to San Jose flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Sacramento to San Jose.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Sacramento to San Jose by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Sacramento to San Jose flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Flying from Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • Located around 14 kilometers from central Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient place to stay before your flight from Sacramento to San Jose? Check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. Get a good night's rest here before making your way to Sacramento International Airport.

  • Sacramento International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SMF land at their destination as scheduled 82.15% of the time.

  • SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.

Arriving in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • The distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose is roughly 5 kilometers. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the center driving.

  • Traveling to the center on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Sacramento to San Jose, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SJC:

  • Hit the road running by picking up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's usual tourist stops.

  • Booking your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

  • You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Best time to go to San Jose

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento to San Jose. To skip the crowds, visit San Jose in May.

  • Book a Sacramento to San Jose ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap flights from Sacramento to San Jose around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about San Jose

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Jose right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Sacramento to San Jose:

  • Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are attractions you won't want to skip in San Jose.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen San Jose, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey about 499 kilometers south-east to Los Angeles to check off its top sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, your itinerary will be busy.

  • San Francisco is another favorite destination in United States and is around 64 kilometers north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without experiencing Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.

Plan the rest of your trip from Sacramento to San Jose

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