Cheap flights from San Jose to San Francisco (SJC - SFO) from $51

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/1. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SJC — SFO
Oct 7 — Oct 141

How to find the cheapest flight from San Jose (SJC) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best SJC to SFO flight in 2023: compare San Jose to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$51
High demand for flights, 47% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 66% potential price drop
From San Jose to San Francisco
One-way flight from San Jose to San Francisco

SJC - SFO

Price

$258 - $433

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to San Francisco?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from San Jose. Prices for September average $419 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $142. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a September flight can save you 90% on your journey compared to booking in January

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to San Francisco (SJC - SFO)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose to San Francisco as you normally would.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from San Jose to San Francisco

Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Alaska Airlines flights heading from San Jose to San Francisco. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Jose to San Francisco

Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on United Airlines flights from San Jose to San Francisco. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.

Cheap San Jose to San Francisco flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for SJC to SFO flights for October, November
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San Jose to San Francisco 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to San Francisco from San Jose found for this year
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San Jose to San Francisco flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to San Francisco from San Jose, departing today and this week
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from San Jose to San Francisco. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.

One-way flights to San Francisco from San Jose

The cheapest one-way flights from San Jose to San Francisco
Users traveling one-way from San Jose to San Francisco can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from San Jose, there is a search form available above.

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San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

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San Jose

Fri 1/26

1 stop4h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 1/29

1 stop5h 31m

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

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San Jose

Tue 10/24

1 stop12h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 11/7

1 stop3h 33m

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Fri 11/17

1 stop12h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 11/19

1 stop12h 05m

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight attendants were gruff. Told us we could not have a second snack. I’ve never heard such a thing. Maybe we did not pay for the flight.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight attendants were gruff. Told us we could not have a second snack. I’ve never heard such a thing. Maybe we did not pay for the flight.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Jose to San Francisco flights.

Can I find flights from San Jose to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $140, but on average you can expect to pay $261.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Jose to San Francisco for under $400?

There are currently 7+ open flights from San Jose to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $400.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose to San Francisco round-trip?

Currently priced at $235, 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. Alaska Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What does SJC to SFO mean?

Great question - SJC to SFO just means San Jose Airport to San Francisco Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

Alternative routes for San Jose to San Francisco

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Top airline flying from San Jose to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Jose to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$142Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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