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$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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SFO
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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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 Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San José to San Francisco
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 enero 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
lun. 3/212:35 pm
SJO
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SFO
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
jue. 5/142:15 pm
SFO
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SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$381
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
sáb. 2/141:31 pm
SJO
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SFO
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 3/102:20 pm
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$384
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
lun. 5/115:30 am
SJO
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SFO
2 stops41h 04m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 5/1810:57 am
SFO
-
SJO
2 stops32h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$387
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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. 4/91:27 pm
SJO
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SFO
1 stop30h 47m
Multiple Airlines
jue. 4/162:15 pm
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$390
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
mar. 2/247:45 am
SJO
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SFO
2 stops42h 43m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 3/31:20 pm
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$393
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
mié. 4/2912:55 pm
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop12h 01m
JetBlue
lun. 5/411:05 pm
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop11h 50m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/24$395
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
mié. 2/2512:35 pm
SJO
-
SFO
2 stops21h 28m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 3/31:20 pm
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$396
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
mié. 3/112:50 pm
SJO
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SFO
2 stops31h 48m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 3/1810:16 am
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop20h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$398
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
mié. 2/185:30 am
SJO
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SFO
2 stops39h 53m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 2/2510:35 am
SFO
-
SJO
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$399
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/263:00 pm
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop22h 30m
JetBlue
lun. 3/910:39 pm
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop12h 16m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/24$403
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
mar. 2/1712:35 pm
SJO
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SFO
2 stops35h 04m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 2/241:20 pm
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$404
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
lun. 4/274:17 pm
SJO
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SFO
2 stops30h 17m
Multiple Airlines
vie. 5/19:20 am
SFO
-
SJO
2 stops33h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$406

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 enero 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$381
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$244
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$594

Good round-trip deal

$333 or less

Good one-way deal

$212 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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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. 8% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 26, 2026.
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

jue. 2/26

10:08 am-11:20 pm

1 stop15h 12m

San Francisco

dom. 3/8

1:54 am-1:53 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$413

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/16

1:05 pm-9:49 am

1 stop21h 44m

San Francisco

lun. 3/23

11:14 pm-11:50 am

1 stop11h 36m

$428

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 4/29

12:55 am-9:56 am

1 stop10h 01m

San Francisco

lun. 5/11

8:00 am-11:45 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$450

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/28

2:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 54m

San Francisco

mié. 3/4

10:39 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$453

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 4/28

12:55 am-6:09 pm

2 stops18h 14m

San Francisco

lun. 5/4

1:45 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$472

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/16

4:09 am-11:20 pm

1 stop21h 11m

San Francisco

jue. 8/13

8:21 pm-7:10 am

1 stop9h 49m

$476

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/10

1:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 54m

San Francisco

sáb. 3/14

7:01 am-10:36 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$505

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 4/23

12:55 am-7:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

$244

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 4/20

1:03 am-10:17 am

1 stop10h 14m

$245

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 4/15

9:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops14h 05m

$251

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 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 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.

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 January 23, 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 enero 26, 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.

The best insider tips for San José to San Francisco flights

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Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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 enero 26, 2026.
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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 10h 01m. 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 $216. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Avianca, with the lowest prices starting at $288 and $337, respectively. These flights start at 60% 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 $156. 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 $647, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $162. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $353 for that flight.

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

  • 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 enero 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$216Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$288Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$337Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$465Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$581Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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