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£158 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 7/5. 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 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.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to San José

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to San José.
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Alaska Airlines Logo
13:35 - 23:52SFO-SJO
9h 17m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
01:06 - 23:16SJO-SFO
23h 10m1 stop
£288Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 13 May - Mon, 19 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:35 - 23:52SFO-SJO
12h 17m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
01:06 - 07:31SJO-SFO
31h 25m1 stop
£296Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 13 May - Sun, 18 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:39 - 23:52SFO-SJO
30h 13m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
01:06 - 23:16SJO-SFO
23h 10m1 stop
£299Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 13 May - Mon, 19 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:45 - 23:52SFO-SJO
25h 07m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
01:06 - 00:19SJO-SFO
24h 13m1 stop
£302Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 13 May - Thu, 15 May
JetBlue Logo
22:59 - 11:55SFO-SJO
11h 56m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
13:00 - 23:59SJO-SFO
11h 59m1 stop
£339JetBlue
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Fri, 16 May - Wed, 21 May
Copa Airlines Logo
01:37 - 13:20SFO-SJO
10h 43m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
08:09 - 23:40SJO-SFO
16h 31m1 stop
£348Copa Airlines
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Wed, 14 May - Mon, 19 May
Copa Airlines Logo
01:37 - 21:53SFO-SJO
19h 16m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:05 - 23:40SJO-SFO
14h 35m1 stop
£351Copa Airlines
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Mon, 23 Jun - Tue, 1 Jul
JetBlue Logo
22:59 - 11:55SFO-SJO
11h 56m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
13:00 - 23:59SJO-SFO
11h 59m1 stop
£373JetBlue
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Sun, 11 May - Thu, 22 May
Avianca Logo
00:05 - 08:40SFO-SJO
7h 35m1 stop
Avianca Logo
10:10 - 22:45SJO-SFO
13h 35m2 stops
£392Avianca
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Mon, 12 May - Tue, 20 May
Southwest Logo
05:00 - 18:55SFO-SJO
12h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
08:50 - 21:40SJO-SFO
13h 50m2 stops
£423Southwest
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Fri, 15 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug

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 £335 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £761 and £491 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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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

Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£158
Best time to beat the crowds (24% 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.

  • How many flights are there between San Francisco and San José per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from San Francisco and lands in San José, with an average flight time of 6h 41m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

  • 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 £210 for a one-way ticket and £383 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.

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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.
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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.

Direct departures

San Francisco to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

United Airlines

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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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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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