SFO - SJO

£121 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to San José

This is the cheapest one-way 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 12/8. 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 Flights 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 return 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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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to San José

Tue, 12 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug
JetBlue Logo
21:25 - 11:55SFO-SJO
13h 30m1 stop
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12:55 - 23:36SJO-SFO
11h 41m1 stop
£265JetBlue
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Wed, 13 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug
JetBlue Logo
21:25 - 11:55SFO-SJO
13h 30m1 stop
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12:55 - 23:36SJO-SFO
11h 41m1 stop
£277JetBlue
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Mon, 18 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
JetBlue Logo
21:25 - 11:55SFO-SJO
13h 30m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
12:55 - 23:36SJO-SFO
11h 41m1 stop
£286JetBlue
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Wed, 8 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:25 - 19:00SFO-SJO
8h 35m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:30 - 22:06SJO-SFO
16h 36m2 stops
£288Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:00 - 19:00SFO-SJO
23h 00m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:30 - 22:06SJO-SFO
16h 36m2 stops
£292Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 16 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep
Southwest Logo
17:25 - 12:45SFO-SJO
18h 20m2 stops
Southwest Logo
08:50 - 23:20SJO-SFO
15h 30m2 stops
£357Southwest
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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 15 Dec
Avianca Logo
00:05 - 13:30SFO-SJO
12h 25m1 stop
Avianca Logo
09:35 - 21:55SJO-SFO
14h 20m1 stop
£375Avianca
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Fri, 5 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Copa Airlines Logo
01:28 - 16:52SFO-SJO
14h 24m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
04:10 - 23:40SJO-SFO
20h 30m1 stop
£381Copa Airlines
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Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
Avianca Logo
02:30 - 13:30SFO-SJO
10h 00m1 stop
Avianca Logo
20:00 - 12:35SJO-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
£383Avianca
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Tue, 30 Sep - Mon, 15 Dec
Southwest Logo
05:55 - 18:55SFO-SJO
12h 00m2 stops
Southwest Logo
14:15 - 07:45SJO-SFO
19h 30m2 stops
£414Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to San José

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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SFO

For a seamless start, use curbside check-in at SFO. Airlines like United and Delta offer this service, making it ideal for families or those with heavy luggage.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
SJO

At SJO, arrange ground transportation in advance for convenience. Hotels often provide reliable options, making your arrival smoother and more efficient.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to San José flights

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?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to San José, 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 is September, where tickets cost £353 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £738 and £484 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to San José, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.


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

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£121
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (66% 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.
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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?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to San José was £164 for a one-way ticket and £360 for a return.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to San José flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and San José.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to San José?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to San José on a daily basis.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to San José?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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San Francisco to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Francisco

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

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