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$101+ Cheap flights from San Jose to San Francisco (SJC - 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SFO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$204
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$101
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$352
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/126:30 amSJC - SFO
1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/145:45 amSFO - SJC
1 stop17h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$204
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/269:09 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop10h 55mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/287:10 amSFO - SJC
1 stop13h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$222
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/256:30 amSJC - SFO
2 stops13h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/18:52 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop12h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/26$976

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to San Francisco that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 8/12

6:30 am-9:21 pm

1 stop14h 51m

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

5:45 am-10:58 pm

1 stop17h 13m

$204

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 8/26

9:09 pm-8:04 am

1 stop10h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

7:10 am-8:29 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$222

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 8/25

6:30 am-8:07 pm

2 stops13h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

8:52 pm-9:51 am

1 stop12h 59m

$976

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Wed 9/17

6:37 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$101

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$130

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Sun 8/31

6:15 am-10:14 am

1 stop3h 59m

$147

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Deals found on 7/29

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from San Jose to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 July 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

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 July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines from San Jose 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $222, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San Jose to San Francisco and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $976. Alaska Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to San Francisco.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from San Jose to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Jose 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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