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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 500 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.352 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 352 €, select.
San Jose.370 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 370 €, select.
San Jose.391 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 391 €, select.
San Jose.428 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 428 €, select.
San Jose.462 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 462 €, select.
San Jose.484 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 484 €, select.
San Jose.496 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 May, returning Fri, 22 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 17 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 496 €, select.
San Jose.500 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 500 €, select.
San Jose.510 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Tue, 12 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 Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 510 €, select.
San Jose.537 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 537 €, select.
San Jose.547 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 547 €, select.
San Jose.576 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 576 €, select.
San Jose.991 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Sat, 26 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 991 €, select.
San Jose.993 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 993 €, select.
San Jose.1.158 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Aeromexico and Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.158 €, select.

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 September.
May
from 496 €
Jun
from 500 €
Jul
from 537 €
Aug
from 462 €
Sep
from 352 €
Oct
from 484 €
Nov
from 993 €
Dec
from 991 €
Jan
from 510 €
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Sacramento to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

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Sacramento to San Jose: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found352 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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 352 €. 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 352 €.
As of May 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 September.
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 Sunday, 6 September 2026.
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.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Jose Juan Santamaria is United .

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

  • Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) leaving from here.

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

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Sacramento to SJO, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sacramento to SJO. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • Denver International Airport (DEN)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • Get your flight from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport off to a hassle-free start. Just a short drive from Sacramento International Airport, spend the night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas and be well-rested for the journey ahead.

  • 82.15% of flights leaving Sacramento International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from SMF.

  • You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.

Stockton Airport (SCK)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Sacramento to SCK in around 3 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 88 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 55 minutes.

  • The day before your Sacramento to SJO flight, why not spend another night away? Kick back at Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast or Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton, which are near Stockton Airport.

  • Stockton Airport has an on-time performance of 55.67%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport land on schedule.

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

About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

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

  • Central San Jose is roughly 14 kilometres from Juan Santamaria International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.

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

  • At the moment, 157 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 352 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Sacramento to SJO. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.

  • Affordable Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Sacramento to SJO is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as prices go down.

  • Hunt down a great price on a flight from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

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

  • It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). July is when most people travel to San Jose. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in May.

  • The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Sacramento to SJO plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

More about San Jose

  • Start your San Jose trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:

  • National Park (Parque Nacional) and Jurassic World are just the start of the top attractions to put on your San Jose travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Central Park (Parque Central).

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • You've done San Jose, now it's time to discover more of Costa Rica. Travel around 129 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its top attractions. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you want to check out another great destination in Costa Rica, head for Liberia, roughly 153 kilometres north-west of San Jose. Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste are key highlights.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.