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$136+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San José (SJO)

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SFO — SJO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or August, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Round-trip from

$402
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$526

Good round-trip deal

$691 or less

Good one-way deal

$642 or less
From San Francisco to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($127 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/101:31 amSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 23mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/1710:58 amSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/11$402
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/71:31 amSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/203:05 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$403
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/611:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 35mJetBlue
Thu 10/231:00 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 16mJetBlue
Deal found 9/9$404
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sat 11/159:45 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops24h 53mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/181:55 amSJO - SFO
2 stops41h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$405
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/131:31 amSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/203:05 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$406
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2911:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 35mJetBlue
Wed 10/11:00 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 9/10$407
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/811:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 35mJetBlue
Sat 10/181:00 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 16mJetBlue
Deal found 9/9$408
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/2711:09 amSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 42mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/41:55 amSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/10$409
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/119:12 amSFO - SJO
1 stop13h 26mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/191:55 amSJO - SFO
1 stop10h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$410
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/126:23 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops28h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/181:55 amSJO - SFO
1 stop24h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$411
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/81:31 amSFO - SJO
1 stop16h 27mCopa Airlines
Tue 10/145:57 amSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/11$412
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/255:05 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops17h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/15:05 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$413

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to San José 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to San José that are best for you.

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SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

1:31 am-1:54 pm

1 stop11h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/23

10:58 am-11:39 pm

1 stop13h 41m

$402

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

11:20 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/17

1:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$404

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

12:36 am-4:40 pm

1 stop14h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

10:08 am-11:17 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$410

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 10/19

1:31 am-4:52 pm

2 stops14h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/30

9:17 am-11:39 pm

2 stops15h 22m

$412

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

1:36 am-4:50 pm

2 stops14h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

10:08 am-11:17 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$415

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

1:31 am-4:52 pm

2 stops14h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/21

8:49 am-11:39 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$417

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

1:31 am-4:52 pm

2 stops14h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/14

8:49 am-11:39 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$417

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-11:38 pm

1 stop16h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/5

1:55 am-11:58 pm

1 stop24h 03m

$421

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Fri 10/24

11:20 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/31

1:11 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$421

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

9:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/4

1:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$425

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Airports
SFO

Save time by using the AirTrain Red Line to quickly navigate between terminals at SFO.

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SJO

Expect long immigration lines at SJO during peak times; the process can take over an hour.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to San José

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to San José, San José Province at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from San Francisco to San José 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.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to San José?

    To fly from San Francisco to San José, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO). Nonstop flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from San Francisco take 6h 27m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from San Francisco to Juan Santamaria Intl offered by 9 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to San José, San José Province flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

    Airlines like Copa Airlines and JetBlue fly from San Francisco to San José, San José Province in about 11h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12m. The distance from San Francisco to San José, San José Province is about 3039 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to San José, San José Province is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $355 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and Alaska Airlines, starting at $365 and $385 round-trip. Copa Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $1,079, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $611. The most popular route (San Francisco - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $328.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Panama City?

    The majority of Panama City visitors spend their time at Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal. Travelers on a layover in Panama City can visit Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal, by traveling 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively after landing at Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Panama City can rent one for about $13 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Los Angeles?

    If you're on a layover in Los Angeles and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, or The Wiltern. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and The Wiltern can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.0 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Those looking to explore during their layover in Los Angeles can rent a car from Los Angeles for about $49 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to San José, San José Province flights?

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

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

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

    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 José.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to San José 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 José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to San José

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to San José. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$355Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$365Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$385Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$402Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$419Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$498Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$546Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$609Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$952Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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