$244+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO)
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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SFO
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San José to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from San José to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/151:10 pm
SJO
- SFO
1 stop11h 00m
JetBlue
Wed 9/3010:35 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop20h 18m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/8![JetBlue logo]()
$427
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/219:00 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop15h 10m
JetBlue
Mon 9/2811:20 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop11h 43m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/11![JetBlue logo]()
$435
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 8/2410:00 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop13h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/2111:20 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop11h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$437
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 8/1710:00 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop13h 52m
Frontier
Fri 8/2111:59 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop31h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9![Frontier logo]()
$439
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/132:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/202:15 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$440
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 5/1512:55 pm
SJO
- SFO
1 stop12h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/172:15 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$445
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/202:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/292:15 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$447
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/202:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/282:15 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$451
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/82:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops31h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/132:15 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$455
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/119:00 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop15h 10m
JetBlue
Fri 9/1810:35 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop20h 18m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/8![JetBlue logo]()
$456
Best flights from San José to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San José to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 12, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San José to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 12, 2026.
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Fri 9/412:55 pm
SJO
- SFO
1 stop11h 59m
JetBlue
Fri 9/119:00 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop15h 00m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/7![JetBlue logo]()
$575
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/78:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 5/1711:36 pm
SFO
- SJO
Nonstop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7![United Airlines logo]()
$656
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/308:47 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop15h 53m
Copa Airlines
Sun 6/78:16 pm
SFO
- SJO
3 stops19h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Copa Airlines logo]()
$739
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/251:03 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop10h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/127:10 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops27h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$792
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Fri 9/48:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 9/1211:35 pm
SFO
- SJO
Nonstop6h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7![United Airlines logo]()
$682
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Fri 4/248:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 5/44:45 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop18h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8![United Airlines logo]()
$735
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/288:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 5/811:36 pm
SFO
- SJO
Nonstop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11![United Airlines logo]()
$782
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 7/912:30 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop24h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 7/2411:36 pm
SFO
- SJO
Nonstop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7![United Airlines logo]()
$786
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/238:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 4/282:22 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop18h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8![United Airlines logo]()
$814
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Fri 4/37:55 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop10h 18m
United Airlines
Thu 4/3011:36 pm
SFO
- SJO
Nonstop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8![United Airlines logo]()
$851
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 7/38:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 7/1911:36 pm
SFO
- SJO
Nonstop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9![United Airlines logo]()
$873
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 4/288:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 5/55:00 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop13h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12![United Airlines logo]()
$893
Last-minute flights from San José to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from San José to San Francisco. Data last updated March 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to San Francisco. Data last updated March 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/211:38 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1211:55 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$467
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sun 4/51:27 pm
SJO
- SFO
1 stop30h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/182:30 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$468
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:45 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/142:30 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$466
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:45 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/212:30 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$469
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/132:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2111:55 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$440
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/132:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2011:55 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$446
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/157:00 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops26h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/206:29 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$461
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/202:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/292:15 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$447
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/202:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/282:15 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$451
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:45 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops34h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/282:15 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$471
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/247:45 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops34h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/292:15 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$462
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/277:45 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/611:55 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$457
One-way flights from San José to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from San José to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 12, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San José to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 12, 2026.
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/234:18 pm
SJO
- SFO
2 stops44h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$244
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2910:00 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop13h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9![Frontier logo]()
$246
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/149:00 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops15h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7![Southwest logo]()
$247
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3010:00 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop13h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9![Frontier logo]()
$249
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/14:18 pm
SJO
- SFO
2 stops27h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/32:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/242:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1412:38 pm
SJO
- SFO
3 stops29h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/132:20 am
SJO
- SFO
3 stops44h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2412:38 pm
SJO
- SFO
3 stops35h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$258
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 March 12, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $437 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $244 (eDestinos) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $587 |
Good round-trip deal | $502 or less |
Good one-way deal | $249 or less |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 9/4
12:55 pm-11:54 pm
1 stop11h 59m
San Francisco
Fri 9/11
9:00 pm-1:00 pm
1 stop15h 00m
$575
Quickest round-trip
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/7
8:45 am-2:30 pm
Nonstop6h 45m
San Francisco
Sun 5/17
11:36 pm-7:15 am
Nonstop6h 39m
$656
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 9/4
8:45 am-2:30 pm
Nonstop6h 45m
San Francisco
Sat 9/12
11:35 pm-7:15 am
Nonstop6h 40m
$682
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 4/24
8:45 am-2:30 pm
Nonstop6h 45m
San Francisco
Mon 5/4
4:45 pm-12:21 pm
1 stop18h 36m
$735
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 5/30
8:47 am-11:40 pm
1 stop15h 53m
San Francisco
Sun 6/7
8:16 pm-4:47 pm
3 stops19h 31m
$739
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 4/28
8:45 am-2:30 pm
Nonstop6h 45m
San Francisco
Fri 5/8
11:36 pm-7:15 am
Nonstop6h 39m
$782
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 7/9
12:30 am-12:15 am
1 stop24h 45m
San Francisco
Fri 7/24
11:36 pm-7:15 am
Nonstop6h 39m
$786
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/25
1:03 am-10:17 am
1 stop10h 14m
San Francisco
Tue 5/12
7:10 pm-11:33 pm
2 stops27h 23m
$792
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/23
8:45 am-2:30 pm
Nonstop6h 45m
San Francisco
Tue 4/28
2:22 pm-10:11 am
1 stop18h 49m
$814
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 4/3
7:55 am-5:13 pm
1 stop10h 18m
San Francisco
Thu 4/30
11:36 pm-7:15 am
Nonstop6h 39m
$851
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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 March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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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 March 6, 2026.
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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 March 12, 2026.
When flying from San José to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from San José to San Francisco delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between San José and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 214 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San José to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to San Francisco flights?
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.
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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 March 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Copa Airlines, andUnited 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.
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$190 | Average$434 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$288 | Average$424 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$337 | Average$521 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$465 | Average$513 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$574 | Average$753 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |