San Jose

$117+ 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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SJC
May 20 — May 271
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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 May 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$162
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$117
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$367
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-San Jose flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-San Jose flights.
From San Francisco to San Jose
One-way flight from San Francisco to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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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 May 15, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 6/135:45 amSFO - SJC
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Mon 6/162:18 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$162
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 9/36:00 amSFO - SJC
1 stop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/89:09 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop13h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$212
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 6/1311:59 pmSFO - SJC
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1611:01 amSJC - SFO
3 stops24h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 5/288:45 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/317:00 amSJC - SFO
2 stops14h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$983

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

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Fri 6/13

5:45 am-1:23 pm

1 stop7h 38m

San Jose

Mon 6/16

2:18 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$162

San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

8:00 am-10:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

San Jose

Mon 9/8

9:09 pm-10:14 am

1 stop13h 05m

$212

San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Fri 6/13

11:59 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops23h 35m

San Jose

Mon 6/16

11:01 am-11:08 am

3 stops24h 07m

$408

San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

8:45 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 30m

San Jose

Sat 5/31

7:00 am-9:04 pm

2 stops14h 04m

$983

San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$117

San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

11:59 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$241

San FranciscoSan Jose

SFO - SJC

SFOSJC

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

12:43 am-11:50 am

1 stop11h 07m

$673

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Deals found on 5/14

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to San Jose in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Francisco-San Jose flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-San Jose flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-San Jose flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-San Jose flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Francisco-San Jose 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 Francisco to San Jose

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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 $351). 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 May 15, 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.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 May 15, 2025.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to San Jose round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($162), Alaska Airlines ($239), and United Airlines ($983) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to San Jose. These flights start at 51% 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?

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to San Jose.

  • 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 $351). 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

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$182Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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