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$193 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$360
Overall average: $561
Avianca
Sat 2/21Tue 3/3
SFO - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$594
Typical prices: $641-$843
United Airlines
Sun 3/29Wed 5/20
SFO - SJO • Non-stop
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Arrange ground transportation at SJO in advance.
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Avianca
Cheapest • from $360 (round-trip)
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2 weeks
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September
Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to San José (SFO-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to San José

Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Mar 3
Avianca Logo
1:35 am - 11:25 am
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SJO
7h 50m
1 stop
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3:05 pm - 9:50 pm
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SFO
8h 45m
1 stop
$360Avianca
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
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10:34 pm - 1:15 pm
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SJO
12h 41m
1 stop
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11:59 pm - 11:30 am
SJO
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SFO
13h 31m
1 stop
$362Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 10
Avianca Logo
1:20 pm - 8:40 am
SFO
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SJO
17h 20m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:00 am - 1:00 pm
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9h 00m
1 stop
$364Avianca
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 25
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10:39 pm - 1:00 pm
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SJO
12h 21m
1 stop
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2:05 pm - 11:59 pm
SJO
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SFO
11h 54m
1 stop
$365JetBlue
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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2:15 pm - 11:40 pm
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SJO
8h 25m
1 stop
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7:45 pm - 12:50 pm
SJO
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SFO
18h 05m
1 stop
$368Avianca
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
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2:15 pm - 8:45 am
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SJO
17h 30m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
9:40 am - 10:35 pm
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SFO
13h 55m
1 stop
$369Avianca
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
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1:20 pm - 11:30 pm
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SJO
8h 10m
1 stop
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3:05 pm - 9:50 pm
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SFO
8h 45m
1 stop
$370Avianca
Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 12
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1:20 pm - 11:25 am
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SJO
20h 05m
1 stop
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3:05 pm - 11:20 pm
SJO
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SFO
10h 15m
1 stop
$371Avianca
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
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1:54 am - 7:01 pm
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SJO
16h 07m
1 stop
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10:08 am - 11:40 pm
SJO
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SFO
14h 32m
1 stop
$374Copa Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 3
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12:42 am - 1:53 pm
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SJO
11h 11m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 11:16 pm
SJO
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SFO
17h 05m
1 stop
$375Copa Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to San José? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to San José, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to San José is September, where tickets cost $526 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $885 and $721 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to San José, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to San José

 
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$193
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to San José

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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to San José

  • Where can I sleep when at SFO?

    Depending on your preferences and budget, there are a variety of places you can stay while at the airport. In the airport, near the airport travel agency on Level G in the Main Hall, you may access nap rooms that are less expensive than hotels. These nap rooms provide Wi-Fi, a desk, mirrors, and showers. The Grand Hyatt at SFO, La Quinta Inn and Suites, Aloft San Francisco Airport, Westin San Francisco Airport, San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, and Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport are a few of the nearby hotels you can choose from. These hotels are typically between 10 and 30min away from the airport.

  • Does the SFO have a business center?

    Finding a place in the airport where you can conduct business while traveling, or even join that virtual meeting, may be a fantastic idea. At the airport's Trip Tel Business Center, which is situated in the Main Hall of the International Terminal, you may access other services like faxing, copying, and renting mobile phones. Additionally, working spaces are offered at the desks in the sleep rooms, and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the airport.

  • What are my transportation options from SJO?

    You might want to keep an eye out for a few possibilities for getting from the airport to the city core. Numerous significant bus terminals exist, including the Terminal del Caribe, the Terminal Atlantica, the 7-10, and the Pulmitam. You can get to a bus terminal in downtown San Jose by boarding a bus from any of these locations. Private and shared shuttles are both options for getting you to downtown San Jose. Although shared shuttles must be accessed by taxiing to Denny's restaurant, private shuttles can be taken at the airport. You might also think about employing a taxi service, which is more practical because it gets you exactly where you want to go.

  • Where can I find food when at SJO?

    There is only one level of the San Jose Airport, which you can reach via the escalator. On this level, you can find a café, Starbucks, and Quiznos where you can get some food to eat. Additional dining options include Café Lavazza in the Landside Lobby Mezzanine, as well as the Airside Brioche Doree and Bar Imperial, all of which serve drinks.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to San José was $193 for a one-way ticket and $360 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and San José?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to San José?

    On your way to San José, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to San José?

    Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to San José?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to San José?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to San José?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to San José on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to San José, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to San José are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $578 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $826 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $643 or less one-way and $744 or less round-trip.
  • When arriving at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), proceed to the check-in area where you will locate Sky Cap, which provides porter and baggage wrapping services.
  • Rental options for baby equipment are available at the Cloud of Good shops in the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Online purchases can be picked up in-store. You can rent a car seat, a stroller, and other things.
  • If you require any assistance while at the airport, you can take advantage of the information desks located in each terminal at SFO.
  • To help you unwind before your trip, the Wag Brigade has trained canines with the message "Pet Me!" posted all over SFO.
  • Look for the Aviation Museum at Landside in the Mian Hall of the International Terminal if you are looking for a place you can take your family as you wait for your flight.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to San José

 
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The Alaska Airlines app made it very difficult to find my boarding pass. It was very frustrating to use! The flight itself was flawless.

8.0 ExcellentMatt, Jan 2026
SFO - PDX
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The Alaska Airlines app made it very difficult to find my boarding pass. It was very frustrating to use! The flight itself was flawless.

The flight was excellent and very friendly and helpful staff. Will travel again and recommend to friends. Thank you

Did not have In flight service on my round trip due to turbulence. I did not partake in In flight entertainment. Flight descending into LAX was very turbulent. It would have been nice if the pilot communicated with us during that rough descent into LAX to ease the minds of some of us more nervous flyers.

They canceled my flight with only a couple hours before checking in at the airport and offered no alternatives to get home.

I had entered my TSA pre number when I bought the ticket but TSA pre was not on my boarding pass. I went to find an agent at check in and there was only one agent one duty for first class and a line of people waiting for check in/baggage with no agent manning that area.

Comfort level was below par. Food selection was non-existent. Paying $35 for 1st bag is never appreciated. I will not fly them again. I am actually trying to change my return flight.

The flight attendants were excellent and I was in the back of the plane. Much much better than recent JetBlue experiences on that route and better than Delta on that route.

I’m not sure there is anything that can be improved, even the cost was fantastic.

Poor. They should have given me a row with more room and instead they put me in a middle seat with two strangers next to me

Flight crew and flight were good. But it departed two hours late.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

Horribly rude check in at airport, worst in 25 years of flying. All over a simple issue they could have googled to resolve.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Flight was fine, price was good but food onboard was abysmal. I was on there for breakfast and lunch and dinner 845am EST to 845pm GMT and all I got was a yoghurt parfait, fruit and a piece of cake. Later snacks included an ice-cream brownie and a pizza twist. I was hungry by the time I landed and the airport amenities were closed. Not happy.

1) No pilot available for 1 hour 2) no room for most passengers careyon in overhead—-> stowed below 3) when we landed we had to wait 45 min. Before docking at gate as gate was not ready

Good. No issues except a slight delay. Crew came in late.

Not a pleasant experience, service was poor. Didn't like it

It was good. I prefer JB over other airlines.I just wish we had headphones for the films, but other than that - good.

The ride share experience in JFK is terrible. After traveling on a flight, then you need to take a subway to the last stop to get an uber or lyft. Unacceptable. Bad job JetBlue for permitting JFK and Port Authority to do this to your passengers.

Checking In on JetBlue site was impossible. It hung up on REAL ID. Even my Global Entry did not help. Luckily, on Kayak site it was a breeze. Entire flight the temperature was COLD! Otherwise the crew was great!

only a bag of chips and a bottle of water in business class was served

Avianca has transitioned from full service legacy airline to "low cost" but has now became a strange hybrid (minimum leg space, started offering business class in domestic flights again, charges passenger for printing boarding pass, etc.). National and international coverage and destinations are really wide but service is not at its best

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

We waited for one hour to deboard the plane after landing. That could be better

No free snacks nor drinks on very short 30min flight. Entertainment system is over wifi to your own phone or tablet, which is good but often a show or movie just stops and refuses to continue

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