SJO - SFO

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Cheapest return fare
£508
Typical prices: £418-£652
Southwest
Mon 3/5Mon 17/5
SJO - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£552
Typical prices: £554-£739
United Airlines
Fri 25/12Sun 3/1
SJO - SFO • Direct
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You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 7h 02m
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Cheap Flights from San José to San Francisco (SJO-SFO)

 
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Recent return flight deals from San José to San Francisco

Mon, 3 May - Mon, 17 May
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13:10 - 00:10SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
12h 00m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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19:40 - 12:10SFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 30m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Orlando
£508Southwest
Mon, 1 Mar - Thu, 4 Mar
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13:05 - 22:55SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
11h 50m2 stops Houston Hobby Denver Intl
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14:55 - 12:05SFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 10m2 stops Dallas Love Field Baltimore/Washington
£511Southwest
Tue, 26 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
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01:23 - 14:58SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
15h 35m1 stop Los Angeles
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18:08 - 23:25SFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
27h 17m1 stop Los Angeles
£515Alaska Airlines
Thu, 11 Feb - Fri, 26 Feb
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01:45 - 14:55SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
15h 10m1 stop Los Angeles
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12:02 - 23:57SFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
33h 55m2 stops Portland Los Angeles
£517Alaska Airlines
Fri, 29 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
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01:23 - 21:49SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 26m1 stop Los Angeles
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18:08 - 23:25SFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
27h 17m1 stop Los Angeles
£519Alaska Airlines
Fri, 12 Feb - Fri, 26 Feb
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01:45 - 16:23SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
16h 38m2 stops Los Angeles Portland
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12:02 - 23:57SFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
33h 55m2 stops Portland Los Angeles
£526Alaska Airlines
Wed, 27 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb
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01:23 - 14:58SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
15h 35m1 stop Los Angeles
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07:38 - 23:25SFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 47m2 stops Portland Los Angeles
£526Alaska Airlines
Wed, 3 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb
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01:23 - 19:59SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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06:19 - 23:39SFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 20m1 stop Los Angeles
£527Alaska Airlines
Mon, 22 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
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01:45 - 14:55SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
15h 10m1 stop Los Angeles
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12:30 - 23:57SFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 27m1 stop Los Angeles
£528Alaska Airlines
Tue, 26 Jan - Fri, 5 Feb
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01:23 - 09:06SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
33h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Portland
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06:19 - 23:39SFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 20m1 stop Los Angeles
£530Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

How much is a return flight from San José to San Francisco?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from San José usually cost between £462 and £633 in May.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £508 on Southwest (3 May–17 May).

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

The cheapest month for flights from San José to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost £413 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £564 and £553 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 week before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San José to San Francisco

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

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.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

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.

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

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

£233
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San José to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to San Francisco

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to San Francisco was £233 for a one-way ticket and £508 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to San Francisco?

    When flying out of San José you will be using San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to San Francisco?

    Iberia, Alaska Airlines, GOL, Delta, and British Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 José to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from San José 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 José to San Francisco?

    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 Francisco with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

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

    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 Francisco from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Francisco

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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San Francisco to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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