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$205+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO)

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SJO — SFO
ene. 11 — ene. 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Francisco are usually found in October or September, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/235:31 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop17h 58mJetBlue
lun. 1/128:37 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop15h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 12/10$460
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/222:47 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop24h 26mFrontier
mar. 12/3011:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$465
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/287:50 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 1/811:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$470
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/231:30 amSJO - SFO
1 stop20h 06mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/3011:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$483
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/287:50 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
vie. 1/911:28 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$484
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/267:50 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
vie. 1/911:28 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$486
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/191:30 amSJO - SFO
1 stop20h 06mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/3011:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$490
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/275:00 amSJO - SFO
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
jue. 1/111:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$510
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/255:00 amSJO - SFO
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
jue. 1/111:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$521

Find flight deals from San José to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$398
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$205
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$669

Good round-trip deal

$402 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Francisco.

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

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San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/28

10:45 pm-3:09 pm

2 stops18h 24m

San Francisco

jue. 2/5

1:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 50m

$421

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 12/23

5:31 pm-9:29 am

1 stop17h 58m

San Francisco

lun. 1/12

8:37 pm-1:48 pm

1 stop15h 11m

$460

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/28

9:40 am-9:20 pm

2 stops13h 40m

San Francisco

mié. 2/4

5:30 am-7:30 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$475

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/17

1:27 am-10:56 pm

2 stops23h 29m

San Francisco

mié. 2/25

10:35 am-12:07 am

1 stop11h 32m

$476

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 1/27

1:16 am-5:59 pm

2 stops18h 43m

San Francisco

dom. 2/15

4:21 pm-12:07 am

2 stops29h 46m

$480

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/28

1:16 am-9:58 pm

2 stops22h 42m

San Francisco

mar. 2/10

7:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$482

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/10

10:08 am-11:20 pm

1 stop15h 12m

San Francisco

lun. 2/16

12:42 am-1:53 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$483

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 12/29

2:47 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop24h 26m

San Francisco

jue. 1/8

11:20 pm-1:36 pm

1 stop12h 16m

$484

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 4/29

8:13 am-11:40 pm

1 stop16h 27m

San Francisco

dom. 5/3

1:12 am-4:47 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$488

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 1/9

2:58 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop24h 33m

$205

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José to San Francisco is 8 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to San Francisco?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Francisco (average of $250). Flying from San José to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 SJO to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San José to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for San José to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San José to San Francisco trip
Airports
SJO

Leave for the airport with sufficient time to clear security. Arrive at least 3 hours before your flight.

SFO

The least expensive way to travel between SFO and downtown San Francisco is on BART, taking about 40 minutes.

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Expert on SJO

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Marisa Garcia

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Expert on SFO

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Harriet Baskas

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated diciembre 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from San José to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Francisco if you want to fly from San José to San Francisco. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to San Francisco from the San José airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SJO to SFO to be around 6h 45m.

  • How popular is this San José to San Francisco flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San José to San Francisco?

    Departing from San José to San Francisco will take you 13h 40m. San José and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 3039 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $252. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Avianca and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $337 and $369, respectively. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Volaris El Salvador, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $160. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Avianca, as they are both options that can get you from San José to San Francisco for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from San José to San Francisco is generally $519, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $169. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $354 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San José to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Panama City?

    Most Panama City visitors opt to spend their time at Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway and Panama Canal are located about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Panama City can rent one for about $12 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San José to San Francisco flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to San Francisco 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 José to San Francisco?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Francisco (average of $250). Flying from San José to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 5 airlines flying from San José to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San José to San Francisco. 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$337Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$350Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$369Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$465Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$593Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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