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$142+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to San Francisco Bay Area

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SFO
May 10 — May 171
Sat 5/10
Sat 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$182
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$142
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$406
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:15 amSJC - SFO
1 stop6h 25mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/116:00 amSFO - SJC
1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/4$182
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/183:23 pmSJC - OAK
1 stop18h 18mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/215:45 amOAK - SJC
1 stop9h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/5$224
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/186:00 amSJC - OAK
3 stops34h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2111:51 amOAK - SJC
2 stops26h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/167:00 amSJC - SFO
1 stop10h 42mDelta
Sat 7/268:24 amSFO - SJC
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/3$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/186:00 amSJC - SFO
3 stops27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/196:09 pmSFO - SJC
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$777
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1512:35 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop10h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1812:43 amSFO - SJC
1 stop11h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,144

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

San Jose

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Thu 5/29

6:15 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

6:00 am-2:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$182

San JoseOakland

SJC - OAK

SJCOAK

San Jose

Sun 5/18

3:23 pm-9:41 am

1 stop18h 18m

Oakland

Wed 5/21

5:45 am-3:33 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$224

San JoseOakland

SJC - OAK

SJCOAK

San Jose

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-4:37 pm

3 stops34h 37m

Oakland

Wed 5/21

11:51 am-2:28 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$283

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Wed 7/16

7:00 am-5:42 pm

1 stop10h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

6:50 pm-8:18 am

1 stop13h 28m

$283

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-9:49 am

3 stops27h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

6:09 pm-11:29 pm

3 stops29h 20m

$777

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Thu 5/15

12:35 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop10h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

12:43 am-12:03 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$1,144

San JoseOakland

SJC - OAK

SJCOAK

San Jose

Fri 5/23

6:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 56m

$142

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Thu 6/19

6:11 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$156

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Thu 6/19

7:00 am-6:41 pm

2 stops11h 41m

$2,934

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Deals found on 5/5

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 5, 2025.

When flying from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated May 5, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,941 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,702 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,970 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area?

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to San Jose (SJC) from San Jose’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $142. Users have also found prices from $156 and $2,934 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Jose to San Francisco Bay Area. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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