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Sacramento – San Jose
Outbound – Dec 5, 2025
1 stop
9h 8m DEN
Return – Dec 15, 2025
1 stop
9h 31m SFO
$672
21 days ago
Sacramento – San Jose
Outbound – Dec 5, 2025
2 stops
21h 23m DFW
MIA
Return – Dec 15, 2025
1 stop
9h 31m SFO
$463
21 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$517
Average price of a round trip
$529
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
16h37
A flight from Sacramento to San José takes on average 16h37.
Best time
July
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San José is July.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to San José
Check out our tips for booking your flight to San José (Costa Rica) from Sacramento (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is January, with an average flight ticket price of $440 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of July, January and January.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 307 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is United Airlines. A ticket from the airline United Airlines to San José costs on average $529.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from Sacramento to San José
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $517 to $535
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $529
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: January
info departure city :
Sacramento, USA
airports :
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC)
McClellan Airfield (MCC)
local time :
Sacramento is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Sacramento, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 10°C and a maximum of 25°C.
The city of Sacramento has 3 airport(s): Sacramento, Sacramento Executive and McClellan
destination info :
San José, Costa Rica
airports :
San José-Juan-Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
San José-Tobías Bolaños Airport (SYQ)
local time :
San José is in the country Costa Rica, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San José, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 21°C, with a minimum of 17°C and a maximum of 27°C.
The city of San José has 2 airport(s): San José-Juan-Santamaría and San José-Tobías Bolaños
Useful info about San José
What is the least touristic period to go to San José?
If you want to visit San José during the least touristic period, choose the month of July.
What is the most popular time to travel to San José?
In San José, the most popular month is July. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Sacramento to San José?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 307 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 44 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Sacramento to San José is Thursday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Sacramento and San José?
When you leave, you can leave from Sacramento, and you will arrive at San José-Juan-Santamaría.
How to reach Sacramento airport from the city centre?
The airport Sacramento is located 15 km, Sacramento Executive is located 7 km or McClellan is located 12 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Sacramento to San José?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Sacramento and San José?
In summer, the average temperature is 20°C in San José and 25°C in Sacramento. The average rainfall in summer is 569 mm in San José and 2 mm in Sacramento. In summer, it is warmer in Sacramento and it rains less in Sacramento. In winter, it is colder in San José and it rains more in Sacramento.