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      Flight deals from Sacramento to San Jose Juan Santamaria

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sacramento to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $879. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      San Jose.$729 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $729, select.
      San Jose.$735 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $735, select.
      San Jose.$810 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $810, select.
      San Jose.$850 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $850, select.
      San Jose.$850 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $850, select.
      San Jose.$869 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May, returning Sat, 8 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 2 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $869, select.
      San Jose.$879 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $879, select.
      San Jose.$879 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Wed, 17 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $879, select.
      San Jose.$913 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr, returning Wed, 7 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $913, select.
      San Jose.$925 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $925, select.
      San Jose.$931 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $931, select.
      San Jose.$962 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $962, select.
      San Jose.$982 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $982, select.
      San Jose.$1,194 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,194, select.
      San Jose.$1,720 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Jun, returning Sat, 19 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 19 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,720, select.
      San Jose.$1,740 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jul, returning Mon, 26 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 22 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 26 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,740, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Sacramento to San Jose Juan Santamaria found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to San Jose Juan Santamaria

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sacramento to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in February.
      Sep
      from $962
      Oct
      from $879
      Nov
      from $810
      Dec
      from $850
      Jan
      from $982
      Feb
      from $729
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      from $879
      Apr
      from $913
      May
      from $869
      Jun
      from $1,720
      Jul
      from $1,740
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      Sacramento to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Sacramento to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose Juan Santamaria.

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      15km from central San Jose
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      Sacramento to San Jose: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$729
      Cheapest month to flyFebruary

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

      The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento to San Jose Juan Santamaria is $729. 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 Juan Santamaria. But we found flights with one stop from $729.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Sacramento to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
      The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually February.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Monday, 22 February 2027.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sacramento and San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. 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 Juan Santamaria 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.

      The cheapest airline that flies to San Jose Juan Santamaria is Southwest Airlines .

      Flying from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know

      • Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours ahead of Sacramento.

      • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Sacramento to SJO.

      • July is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

      Airports in Sacramento

      Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

      • We make it simple to find cheap flights from Sacramento to SJO that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SMF and SJO include:

        • Denver International Airport (DEN)

        • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

        • Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

      • SMF is about 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.

      • Booking a night at a hotel can take the stress out of arriving at the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport, consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. It's an easy drive from Sacramento International Airport.

      • Sacramento International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SMF arrive at their destination on time.

      • SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.

      Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)

      • Using public transport, you can travel from central Sacramento to SCK in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 72 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.

      • Like to add an extra day to your holiday? Think about booking a hotel near Stockton Metropolitan Airport the night before your Sacramento to SJO flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton are ready when you are.

      • 59% of flights departing Stockton Metropolitan Airport make it to their destination as expected.

      • You'll find SCK at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.

      About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

      • If you're coming in on a late flight from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SJO:

      • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.

      Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose

      • Central San Jose is around 18 kilometres from Juan Santamaria International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

      • It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

      • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport is $411. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $729. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.

      • To pick up cheap flights from Sacramento to SJO, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.

      • Affordable Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.

      • Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Sacramento to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when prices go down.

      • Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

      The best time to fly from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

      • January is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Visit San Jose in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

      • When booking your Sacramento to SJO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

      • January sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

      More about San Jose

      • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Jose right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport:

      • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. National Park (Parque Nacional), Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top attractions which should be on any good San Jose itinerary.

      Explore more of Costa Rica

      • Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 129 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.

      • If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Costa Rica, head for Liberia, about 153 kilometres northwest of San Jose. Museo de Guanacaste, Mirador de Liberia and Catarata oropendola are among its highlights.

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