$225+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San José (SJO)
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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SJO
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San JoséExplore 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 July 25, 2026.
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 July 25, 2026.
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 8/2810:59 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop24h 58m
JetBlue
Fri 9/42:02 pm
SJO
- SFO
1 stop20h 47m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/20![JetBlue logo]()
$682
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/197:35 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops25h 25m
Air Canada
Thu 10/297:45 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop14h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/20![Air Canada logo]()
$686
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 11/156:40 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop14h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 12/91:46 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop17h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$688
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/144:40 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop28h 20m
Air Canada
Tue 9/227:10 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops29h 07m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/20![Air Canada logo]()
$689
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/2911:55 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/121:15 pm
SJO
- SFO
2 stops35h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$690
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/188:23 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop9h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/267:00 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops50h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$691
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/47:06 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop13h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/142:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$692
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/108:57 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop20h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/171:15 pm
SJO
- SFO
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$693
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/47:06 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop13h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/172:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops18h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$694
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/1010:48 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops15h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/157:00 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$695
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/18:21 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 58m
Copa Airlines
Tue 10/136:17 pm
SJO
- SFO
1 stop24h 53m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Copa Airlines logo]()
$696
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/76:20 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop26h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/111:43 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop10h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$697
Best flights from San Francisco to San JoséDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 25, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 25, 2026.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/161:12 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop11h 40m
Copa Airlines
Mon 9/218:30 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop16h 10m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Copa Airlines logo]()
$696
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Fri 10/26:25 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops12h 15m
Southwest
Fri 10/161:30 pm
SJO
- SFO
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$704
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/102:15 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Avianca
Thu 9/173:10 pm
SJO
- SFO
1 stop8h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 7/21![Avianca logo]()
$757
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 10/195:00 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop13h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 10/278:40 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop7h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21![United Airlines logo]()
$798
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/141:15 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops21h 39m
Delta
Sat 9/261:19 pm
SJO
- SFO
2 stops24h 01m
Delta
Deal found 7/20![Delta logo]()
$838
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/233:45 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops20h 00m
Southwest
Sun 8/3012:35 pm
SJO
- SFO
2 stops20h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$791
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Fri 10/27:05 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop11h 32m
United Airlines
Fri 10/168:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23![United Airlines logo]()
$823
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:35 pm
SFO
- SJO
Nonstop6h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 10/147:55 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop11h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24![United Airlines logo]()
$839
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 8/2111:35 pm
SFO
- SJO
Nonstop6h 40m
United Airlines
Fri 9/188:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22![United Airlines logo]()
$894
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 9/911:35 pm
SFO
- SJO
Nonstop6h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 9/157:55 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop14h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23![United Airlines logo]()
$954
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/2212:45 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop17h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 9/288:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$973
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/288:45 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop9h 52m
United Airlines
Fri 9/48:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$973
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to San José. Data last updated July 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to San José. Data last updated July 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/38:23 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop26h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/172:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$688
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/47:06 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop13h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/142:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$692
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/47:06 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop13h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/172:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops18h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$694
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/111:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/142:20 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$697
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/112:15 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops32h 40m
Avianca
Thu 8/135:45 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops14h 24m
Avianca
Deal found 7/20![Avianca logo]()
$698
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/177:20 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops15h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/277:00 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$702
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/2210:06 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/267:00 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$696
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sun 8/2310:40 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop13h 17m
JetBlue
Wed 9/22:02 pm
SJO
- SFO
1 stop10h 49m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/21![JetBlue logo]()
$700
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/2411:55 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop21h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/217:00 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$689
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2410:40 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop13h 17m
JetBlue
Fri 8/282:02 pm
SJO
- SFO
1 stop20h 47m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/24![JetBlue logo]()
$699
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/2410:40 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop13h 17m
JetBlue
Wed 9/22:02 pm
SJO
- SFO
1 stop10h 49m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/21![JetBlue logo]()
$703
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 8/2810:59 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop24h 58m
JetBlue
Fri 9/42:02 pm
SJO
- SFO
1 stop20h 47m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/20![JetBlue logo]()
$682
One-way flights from San Francisco to San JoséSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 25, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 25, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/236:30 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$225
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2310:40 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop13h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/24![JetBlue logo]()
$228
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/235:15 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops18h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1911:20 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/258:56 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops38h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/226:35 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22![Southwest logo]()
$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/228:23 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops38h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 10/65:59 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops41h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/2611:20 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$266
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/205:10 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops12h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$272
Find flight deals from San Francisco to San José
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San José (SJO). 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 25, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $682 (Orbitz) |
One-way from | $225 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $779 |
Good round-trip deal | $851 or less |
Good one-way deal | $753 or less |
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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 July 25, 2026.
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Route
Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Wed 9/16
1:12 am-1:52 pm
1 stop11h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 9/21
8:30 am-11:40 pm
1 stop16h 10m
$696
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Fri 10/2
6:25 am-7:40 pm
2 stops12h 15m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 10/16
1:30 pm-12:40 am
2 stops12h 10m
$704
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Thu 9/10
2:15 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop8h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 9/17
3:10 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop8h 25m
$757
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Sun 8/23
3:45 pm-12:45 pm
2 stops20h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 8/30
12:35 pm-7:50 am
2 stops20h 15m
$791
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Mon 10/19
5:00 am-7:37 pm
1 stop13h 37m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 10/27
8:40 am-2:42 pm
Nonstop7h 02m
$798
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Fri 10/2
7:05 am-7:37 pm
1 stop11h 32m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 10/16
8:45 am-2:30 pm
Nonstop6h 45m
$823
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Mon 9/14
1:15 pm-11:54 am
2 stops21h 39m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 9/26
1:19 pm-12:20 pm
2 stops24h 01m
$838
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Thu 9/24
11:35 pm-7:15 am
Nonstop6h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 10/14
7:55 am-6:34 pm
1 stop11h 39m
$839
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Fri 8/21
11:35 pm-7:15 am
Nonstop6h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 9/18
8:45 am-2:30 pm
Nonstop6h 45m
$894
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Wed 9/9
11:35 pm-7:15 am
Nonstop6h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 9/15
7:55 am-9:45 pm
1 stop14h 50m
$954
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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to San José
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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 José in July.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-San José 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 José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-San José 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 Francisco-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to San José?
The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San José?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San José (average of $573). Flying from San Francisco to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $898). 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 July 25, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to San José as you normally would.
How often are flights from San Francisco to San José delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between San Francisco and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to San José flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to San José flights?
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to San José?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
San Salvador (SAL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to San José?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
San Salvador (SAL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $620.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to San José?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via San Salvador (SAL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 38m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to San José?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 03m.
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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 July 25, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Copa Airlines, andUnited 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.
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$242 | Average$537 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$279 | Average$680 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$285 | Average$673 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$335 | Average$584 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$361 | Average$485 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$394 | Average$696 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$548 | Average$883 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$591 | Average$849 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |