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£283 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to San José, San José Province

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to San José departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to San José (SFO-SJO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:03 - 07:49SFO-SJO
10h 46m1 stop
11:34 - 23:40SJO-SFO
13h 06m1 stop
£283Copa Airlines
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Tue, 10 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
01:38 - 19:21SFO-SJO
16h 43m1 stop
05:53 - 23:40SJO-SFO
18h 47m1 stop
£291Copa Airlines
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Wed, 21 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug
20:03 - 07:49SFO-SJO
10h 46m1 stop
08:27 - 23:40SJO-SFO
16h 13m1 stop
£327Copa Airlines
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Tue, 6 Aug - Tue, 13 Aug
06:00 - 19:56SFO-SJO
12h 56m1 stop
00:33 - 07:29SJO-SFO
31h 56m1 stop
£370Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 11 May - Mon, 20 May
06:00 - 19:56SFO-SJO
12h 56m1 stop
00:33 - 10:01SJO-SFO
10h 28m1 stop
£403Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 11 May - Thu, 16 May
22:40 - 11:30SFO-SJO
11h 50m1 stop
23:57 - 12:53SJO-SFO
13h 56m1 stop
£410JetBlue
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Sat, 31 Aug - Fri, 13 Sep
00:30 - 19:37SFO-SJO
18h 07m1 stop
06:00 - 07:30SJO-SFO
26h 30m1 stop
£418United Airlines
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Sun, 26 May - Sun, 2 Jun
23:59 - 10:03SFO-SJO
9h 04m1 stop
06:35 - 07:41SJO-SFO
26h 06m1 stop
£419United Airlines
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Sun, 14 Jul - Sat, 20 Jul
23:14 - 11:48SFO-SJO
11h 34m1 stop
13:21 - 11:11SJO-SFO
22h 50m2 stops
£452Aeromexico
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
12:41 - 11:54SFO-SJO
22h 13m2 stops
13:21 - 11:11SJO-SFO
22h 50m2 stops
£453Aeromexico
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Mon, 3 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun

Flights from San Francisco to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to San José, San José Province is October, where tickets cost £349 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is £813 and £526 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Copa Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £406. KAYAK users also found San Francisco to San José return flights on Copa Airlines from £283 and on Alaska Airlines from £370.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to San José

Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£283
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (73% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to San José

When to book flights from San Francisco to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to San José

  • Where can I sleep when at SFO?

    Depending on your preferences and budget, there are a variety of places you can stay while at the airport. In the airport, near the airport travel agency on Level G in the Main Hall, you may access nap rooms that are less expensive than hotels. These nap rooms provide Wi-Fi, a desk, mirrors, and showers. The Grand Hyatt at SFO, La Quinta Inn and Suites, Aloft San Francisco Airport, Westin San Francisco Airport, San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, and Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport are a few of the nearby hotels you can choose from. These hotels are typically between 10 and 30min away from the airport.

  • Does the SFO have a business center?

    Finding a place in the airport where you can conduct business while traveling, or even join that virtual meeting, may be a fantastic idea. At the airport's Trip Tel Business Center, which is situated in the Main Hall of the International Terminal, you may access other services like faxing, copying, and renting mobile phones. Additionally, working spaces are offered at the desks in the sleep rooms, and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the airport.

  • What are my transportation options from SJO?

    You might want to keep an eye out for a few possibilities for getting from the airport to the city core. Numerous significant bus terminals exist, including the Terminal del Caribe, the Terminal Atlantica, the 7-10, and the Pulmitam. You can get to a bus terminal in downtown San Jose by boarding a bus from any of these locations. Private and shared shuttles are both options for getting you to downtown San Jose. Although shared shuttles must be accessed by taxiing to Denny's restaurant, private shuttles can be taken at the airport. You might also think about employing a taxi service, which is more practical because it gets you exactly where you want to go.

  • Where can I find food when at SJO?

    There is only one level of the San Jose Airport, which you can reach via the escalator. On this level, you can find a café, Starbucks, and Quiznos where you can get some food to eat. Additional dining options include Café Lavazza in the Landside Lobby Mezzanine, as well as the Airside Brioche Doree and Bar Imperial, all of which serve drinks.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province was £508 for a one-way ticket and £354 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to San José?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to San José

  • When arriving at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), proceed to the check-in area where you will locate Sky Cap, which provides porter and baggage wrapping services.
  • Rental options for baby equipment are available at the Cloud of Good shops in the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Online purchases can be picked up in-store. You can rent a car seat, a stroller, and other things.
  • If you require any assistance while at the airport, you can take advantage of the information desks located in each terminal at SFO.
  • To help you unwind before your trip, the Wag Brigade has trained canines with the message "Pet Me!" posted all over SFO.
  • Look for the Aviation Museum at Landside in the Mian Hall of the International Terminal if you are looking for a place you can take your family as you wait for your flight.
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Cheapest flights to San José from San Francisco found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/7Sun
1 stopCopa Airlines
16h 34mSFO-SJO
£406
9/6Sun
2 stopsAeromexico
22h 13mSFO-SJO
£784
9/6Sun
1 stopAeromexico
23h 47mSFO-SJO
£845
4/9Wed
3 stops
50h 29mSFO-SJO
£2,114
30/7Tue
3 stops
55h 49mSFO-SJO
£2,186
14/5Tue
3 stops
55h 49mSFO-SJO
£2,353
3/6Mon
3 stops
50h 29mSFO-SJO
£2,364
10/6Mon
3 stops
50h 29mSFO-SJO
£2,382
14/7Sun
3 stopsTurkish Airlines
50h 29mSFO-SJO
£2,527
8/7Mon
3 stopsTurkish Airlines
50h 29mSFO-SJO
£2,681

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 01mSFO-SJO
6/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
23h 17mSJO-SFO
£410
6/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 36mSFO-SJO
12/5Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
24h 17mSJO-SFO
£412
3/5Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
19h 37mSFO-SJO
8/5Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
15h 54mSJO-SFO
£447
6/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 01mSFO-SJO
12/5Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
23h 52mSJO-SFO
£450
2/5Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
13h 29mSFO-SJO
6/5Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
16h 13mSJO-SFO
£465
2/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
30h 11mSFO-SJO
8/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
23h 52mSJO-SFO
£479
2/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 56mSFO-SJO
9/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
24h 17mSJO-SFO
£497
6/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 01mSFO-SJO
10/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 09mSJO-SFO
£497
4/5Sat
multi-stopCopa Airlines
16h 54mSFO-SJO
13/5Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
13h 06mSJO-SFO
£1,113
4/5Sat
multi-stopAeromexico
12h 04mSFO-SJO
26/5Sun
multi-stopAeromexico
47h 08mSJO-SFO
£1,391

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San Francisco - San José Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

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