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$92+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Jose (SFO - SJC)

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SJC
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Jose (SJC). 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$183
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(Trip.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$423
From San Francisco to San Jose
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/16:00 amSFO - SJC
1 stop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/156:25 amSJC - SFO
1 stop7h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$183
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/285:45 amSFO - SJC
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Thu 9/47:12 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop13h 24mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$210
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/256:00 amSFO - SJC
1 stop3h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/18:02 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop16h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$303
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:18 pmSFO - SJC
3 stops30h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/126:00 amSJC - SFO
3 stops29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$537
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/58:52 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop12h 59mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/126:30 amSJC - SFO
2 stops13h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$810

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San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

San Jose

Wed 10/15

6:25 am-2:01 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$183

San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

5:45 am-5:32 pm

1 stop11h 47m

San Jose

Thu 9/4

7:12 pm-8:36 am

1 stop13h 24m

$210

San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

6:00 am-9:58 am

1 stop3h 58m

San Jose

Mon 9/1

8:02 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$303

San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

6:18 pm-12:24 am

3 stops30h 06m

San Jose

Fri 9/12

6:00 am-11:18 am

3 stops29h 18m

$537

San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

8:52 pm-9:51 am

1 stop12h 59m

San Jose

Fri 9/12

6:30 am-8:07 pm

2 stops13h 37m

$810

San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

$92

San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

5:54 pm-12:24 am

3 stops30h 30m

$238

San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

12:43 am-12:05 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$647

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Deals found on 7/29

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from San Francisco to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 SFO to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to San Jose in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 Jose. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier from San Francisco to San Jose have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,237 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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 Francisco to San Jose round-trip?

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($183), Frontier ($210), and United Airlines ($810) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to San Jose. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from San Francisco to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 Francisco to San Jose

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco to San Jose. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$182Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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