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$107+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SFO
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$107
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

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November

Average price

$241
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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 October 29, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/177:00 amSJC - SFO
1 stop8h 47mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/1710:09 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop12h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/27$247
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/1310:25 amSJC - SFO
1 stop5h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/179:58 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop11h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1012:27 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Thu 11/1310:11 pmSFO - SJC
2 stops19h 23mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/244:40 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop21h 21mFrontier
Mon 12/16:00 amSFO - SJC
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$319
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/105:58 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop4h 03mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/137:00 amSFO - SJC
1 stop7h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$392
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/266:15 amSJC - SFO
1 stop4h 13mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/47:00 amSFO - SJC
1 stop7h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$400
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/251:21 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop10h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/29:57 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop14h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$417
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:48 amSJC - SFO
1 stop13h 10mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/1410:09 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop12h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/27$494

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

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SJC - SFO

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Mon 11/17

7:00 am-3:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

10:09 pm-10:09 am

1 stop12h 00m

$247

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SJC - SFO

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Thu 11/13

10:25 am-3:47 pm

1 stop5h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

9:58 pm-9:48 am

1 stop11h 50m

$292

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SJC - SFO

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San Jose

Tue 3/24

3:45 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

8:55 am-9:49 pm

1 stop12h 54m

$303

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SJC - SFO

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San Jose

Mon 11/10

12:27 pm-12:14 am

1 stop11h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

10:11 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops19h 23m

$316

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Wed 12/24

9:35 am-7:49 pm

1 stop10h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

7:45 am-12:24 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$397

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Wed 11/26

6:15 am-10:28 am

1 stop4h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

$400

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 11/25

1:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

9:57 pm-11:58 am

1 stop14h 01m

$417

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 11/17

8:05 pm-11:01 am

1 stop14h 56m

$107

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 12/22

5:13 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$120

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 11/24

4:40 pm-2:01 pm

1 stop21h 21m

$130

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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 Jose to San Francisco in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Jose, California-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 Jose, California-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-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 Jose, California-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 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, California to San Francisco?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to San Francisco (average of $151). Flying from San Jose, California to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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 October 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose, California to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California to San Francisco?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from San Jose, California to San Francisco can take about 7h 27m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $303. The distance between San Jose, California and San Francisco is about 30 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 to fly from San Jose, California to San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $107 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $120 and Frontier from $130 one-way.

  • 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, California to San Francisco?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to San Francisco (average of $151). Flying from San Jose, California to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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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