$210+ 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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SFO
May 28 — Jun 41
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 April 28, 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 April 28, 2026.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/245:45 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops12h 57m
Avianca
Sat 9/262:30 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 4/23![Avianca logo]()
$483
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/169:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Frontier
Wed 7/228:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/25![Frontier logo]()
$500
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/109:00 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops14h 05m
Southwest
Tue 9/153:45 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops20h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/23![Southwest logo]()
$502
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/125:45 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops12h 57m
Avianca
Tue 9/1511:55 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop7h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/23![Avianca logo]()
$503
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2112:53 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops43h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/247:25 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop27h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$509
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 6/69:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop26h 06m
Frontier
Sat 6/138:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22![Frontier logo]()
$512
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/259:00 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops13h 10m
Southwest
Wed 9/26:00 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/23![Southwest logo]()
$514
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/169:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Frontier
Sat 8/298:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27![Frontier logo]()
$522
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/245:45 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops12h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/2711:55 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$525
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Tue 5/1912:53 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/265:25 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops37h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$526
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/29:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Frontier
Sun 8/238:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26![Frontier logo]()
$528
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 April 28, 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 April 28, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1812:53 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops20h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 5/287:40 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops14h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$576
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/131:05 pm
SJO
- SFO
1 stop11h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/222:15 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$666
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/612:30 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop24h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 7/1811:36 pm
SFO
- SJO
Nonstop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23![United Airlines logo]()
$751
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/45:05 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop8h 45m
Avianca
Sat 7/117:45 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops24h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 4/27![Avianca logo]()
$831
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2712:53 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/11:56 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$581
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 5/312:55 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop11h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/1810:57 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop11h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$677
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/212:30 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop19h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 7/2011:36 pm
SFO
- SJO
Nonstop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23![United Airlines logo]()
$808
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2612:53 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop12h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/34:45 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop29h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$681
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/158:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 6/226:54 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop14h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27![United Airlines logo]()
$825
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 7/148:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 7/1812:45 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/22![United Airlines logo]()
$877
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/278:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 7/612:45 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25![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 April 28, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to San Francisco. Data last updated April 28, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1312:53 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/274:45 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop29h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$578
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1812:53 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops16h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/2610:57 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop11h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/25![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$541
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Mon 5/1812:53 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/265:25 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops37h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$555
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1812:53 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops16h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 5/2810:57 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop11h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$560
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Tue 5/1912:53 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/265:25 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops37h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$526
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Wed 5/2012:53 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop21h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/265:25 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops37h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$522
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2112:53 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops43h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/247:25 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop27h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$509
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 April 28, 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 April 28, 2026.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/89:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop25h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27![Frontier logo]()
$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/141:00 pm
SJO
- SFO
3 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$244
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/239:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27![Frontier logo]()
$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/11:00 pm
SJO
- SFO
3 stops44h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/151:00 pm
SJO
- SFO
3 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/291:00 pm
SJO
- SFO
2 stops35h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/12:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 5/281:00 pm
SJO
- SFO
3 stops52h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$271
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 April 28, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $483 (Avianca) |
One-way from | $210 (Priceline) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $600 |
Good round-trip deal | $494 or less |
Good one-way deal | $265 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 April 28, 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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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 5/18
12:53 am-7:56 pm
2 stops20h 03m
San Francisco
Thu 5/28
7:40 am-11:33 pm
2 stops14h 53m
$576
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/27
12:53 am-3:03 pm
1 stop15h 10m
San Francisco
Mon 6/1
1:56 pm-11:33 pm
1 stop8h 37m
$581
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/13
1:05 pm-11:51 pm
1 stop11h 46m
San Francisco
Fri 5/22
2:15 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop8h 25m
$666
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/3
12:55 am-11:30 am
1 stop11h 35m
San Francisco
Mon 5/18
10:57 am-11:33 pm
1 stop11h 36m
$677
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/26
12:53 am-12:21 pm
1 stop12h 28m
San Francisco
Wed 6/3
4:45 pm-11:33 pm
1 stop29h 48m
$681
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 7/6
12:30 am-12:15 am
1 stop24h 45m
San Francisco
Sat 7/18
11:36 pm-7:15 am
Nonstop6h 39m
$751
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 7/2
12:30 am-6:35 pm
1 stop19h 05m
San Francisco
Mon 7/20
11:36 pm-7:15 am
Nonstop6h 39m
$808
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 6/15
8:45 am-2:30 pm
Nonstop6h 45m
San Francisco
Mon 6/22
6:54 pm-10:11 am
1 stop14h 17m
$825
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 7/4
5:05 am-12:50 pm
1 stop8h 45m
San Francisco
Sat 7/11
7:45 am-8:45 am
2 stops24h 00m
$831
Quickest round-trip
San JoséSan Francisco
SJO - SFO
SJOSFO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 7/14
8:45 am-2:30 pm
Nonstop6h 45m
San Francisco
Sat 7/18
12:45 am-10:11 am
1 stop8h 26m
$877
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Compare providers for flights from San José to San Francisco
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 April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to San Francisco
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to San Francisco?
The best time to book flights from San José to San Francisco is 75 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Francisco (average of $461). Flying from San José to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $649). 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 April 28, 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 207 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San José to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning 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 April 28, 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
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentrobert,Feb 2026
LAS - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
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$425 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$337 | Average$519 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$465 | Average$513 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$569 | Average$775 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |