$172+ 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SJO
May 24 — May 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 April 24, 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 April 24, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 7/128:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Mon 7/209:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop25h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20![Frontier logo]()
$440
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/218:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Sun 8/309:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop25h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21![Frontier logo]()
$443
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/38:44 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/512:53 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops20h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$446
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/38:44 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/177:07 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops26h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$457
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/158:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Sat 7/259:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop25h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21![Frontier logo]()
$463
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.
Thu 8/138:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Sat 8/229:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop25h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22![Frontier logo]()
$478
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/211:59 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops31h 20m
Frontier
Mon 6/89:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop25h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21![Frontier logo]()
$484
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/198:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Sat 7/259:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop25h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22![Frontier logo]()
$485
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/128:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/227:07 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$493
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/188:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Sat 7/259:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop25h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22![Frontier logo]()
$495
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 April 24, 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 April 24, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/63:55 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops19h 15m
Southwest
Tue 5/129:00 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops14h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21![Southwest logo]()
$654
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/47:44 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops27h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/3112:53 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops36h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$676
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Mon 6/221:12 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop11h 41m
Copa Airlines
Fri 7/35:45 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop13h 14m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Copa Airlines logo]()
$691
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 6/1711:59 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop9h 12m
United Airlines
Fri 6/268:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19![United Airlines logo]()
$708
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 5/187:40 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops14h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/2412:53 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop31h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$685
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/206:20 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Wed 5/271:10 pm
SJO
- SFO
2 stops19h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21![Southwest logo]()
$689
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.
Sun 7/2611:59 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop11h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 8/48:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23![United Airlines logo]()
$762
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 6/41:56 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop8h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/101:06 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop17h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$729
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 7/156:54 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop14h 17m
United Airlines
Fri 8/148:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/21![United Airlines logo]()
$826
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 7/711:36 pm
SFO
- SJO
Nonstop6h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 7/158:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20![United Airlines logo]()
$844
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sun 7/2611:59 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop9h 12m
United Airlines
Fri 8/78:45 am
SJO
- SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/21![United Airlines logo]()
$848
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to San José. Data last updated April 24, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to San José. Data last updated April 24, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/411:05 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop11h 51m
JetBlue
Tue 5/1211:59 pm
SJO
- SFO
1 stop15h 10m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/19![JetBlue logo]()
$505
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.
Wed 5/68:00 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop26h 56m
JetBlue
Wed 5/131:05 pm
SJO
- SFO
1 stop11h 46m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/22![JetBlue logo]()
$558
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1810:45 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop12h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/2412:53 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop31h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$554
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1810:45 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop12h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/2012:53 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$563
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/197:40 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops14h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 5/2812:53 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops33h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$547
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/197:40 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops14h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/2612:53 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops16h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$562
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/197:40 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops14h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/2712:53 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops16h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$565
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sat 5/2311:55 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/79:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop26h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$537
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/268:44 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/27:07 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop28h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$541
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/295:25 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops37h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/37:07 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop28h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$544
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 5/3010:57 am
SFO
- SJO
1 stop11h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/69:35 am
SJO
- SFO
1 stop26h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$527
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 5/307:40 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops14h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 6/512:53 am
SJO
- SFO
2 stops20h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$564
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 April 24, 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 April 24, 2026.
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/308:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22![Frontier logo]()
$172
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/248:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/23![Frontier logo]()
$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Wed 6/311:36 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops19h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20![Frontier logo]()
$207
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/296:00 am
SFO
- SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20![Southwest logo]()
$212
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/217:25 pm
SFO
- SJO
2 stops16h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/22![Southwest logo]()
$226
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/158:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19![Frontier logo]()
$238
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 6/58:44 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19![Frontier logo]()
$239
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.
Sat 5/2312:52 pm
SFO
- SJO
3 stops21h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$242
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/188:51 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20![Frontier logo]()
$243
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1110:45 pm
SFO
- SJO
1 stop12h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/19![JetBlue logo]()
$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 5/155:25 pm
SFO
- SJO
3 stops41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 5/136:00 am
SFO
- SJO
3 stops52h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$246
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 April 24, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $440 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $172 (Frontier) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $629 |
Good round-trip deal | $788 or less |
Good one-way deal | $1,113 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 April 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to San José that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Wed 5/6
3:55 pm-12:10 pm
2 stops19h 15m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/12
9:00 am-10:10 pm
2 stops14h 10m
$654
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Mon 5/4
7:44 pm-11:45 pm
2 stops27h 01m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/31
12:53 am-12:41 pm
2 stops36h 48m
$676
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Mon 5/18
7:40 am-11:33 pm
2 stops14h 53m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/24
12:53 am-7:27 am
1 stop31h 34m
$685
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Wed 5/20
6:20 am-7:00 pm
2 stops11h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/27
1:10 pm-7:30 am
2 stops19h 20m
$689
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Mon 6/22
1:12 am-1:53 pm
1 stop11h 41m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 7/3
5:45 am-5:59 pm
1 stop13h 14m
$691
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Wed 6/17
11:59 pm-10:11 am
1 stop9h 12m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 6/26
8:45 am-2:30 pm
Nonstop6h 45m
$708
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Thu 6/4
1:56 pm-11:33 pm
1 stop8h 37m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 6/10
1:06 am-5:47 pm
1 stop17h 41m
$729
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Sun 7/26
11:59 pm-12:21 pm
1 stop11h 22m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 8/4
8:45 am-2:30 pm
Nonstop6h 45m
$762
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Wed 7/15
6:54 pm-10:11 am
1 stop14h 17m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 8/14
8:45 am-2:30 pm
Nonstop6h 45m
$826
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoSan José
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Tue 7/7
11:36 pm-7:15 am
Nonstop6h 39m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 7/15
8:45 am-2:30 pm
Nonstop6h 45m
$844
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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 April.
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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 79 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San José (average of $506). Flying from San Francisco to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $872). 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 April 24, 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 13% of weekly flights between San Francisco and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 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?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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 13% 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.
Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% 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.
Panama City (PTY) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $477.
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: 8h 19m.
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 San Salvador (SAL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 23m.
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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 April 24, 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.
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$222 | Average$484 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$279 | Average$554 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$285 | Average$537 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$319 | Average$785 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$326 | Average$564 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$338 | Average$545 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$522 | Average$845 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$586 | Average$804 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |