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Cheapest round-trip
$93
Typical prices: $232-$432
Frontier
Tue 11/20Sat 11/24
SFO - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$51
Typical prices: $138-$411
Frontier
Mon 11/19
SFO - SJC • 1 stop
When to travel
December
Cheapest • 34% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to San Jose (SFO-SJC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to San Jose

Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Nov 24
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9:20 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
16h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
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3:10 pm - 3:48 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
24h 38m1 stop Los Angeles
$93Frontier
Fri, Nov 20 - Wed, Nov 25
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9:20 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
16h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
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3:10 pm - 3:48 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
24h 38m1 stop Los Angeles
$99Frontier
Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
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9:20 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
16h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
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3:10 pm - 8:25 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
5h 15m1 stop Los Angeles
$104Frontier
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
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9:20 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
16h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
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3:10 pm - 8:25 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
5h 15m1 stop Los Angeles
$104Frontier
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25
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9:20 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
16h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
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3:10 pm - 3:48 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
24h 38m1 stop Los Angeles
$105Frontier
Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 26
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9:20 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
16h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
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3:10 pm - 3:48 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
24h 38m1 stop Los Angeles
$109Frontier
Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
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9:20 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
16h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
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3:10 pm - 8:25 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
5h 15m1 stop Los Angeles
$113Frontier
Sat, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 26
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9:20 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
16h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
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3:10 pm - 3:48 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
24h 38m1 stop Los Angeles
$115Frontier
Thu, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 16
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3:00 pm - 6:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
3h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
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7:00 am - 2:55 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
7h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
$216Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
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8:20 am - 4:07 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
7h 47m1 stop Los Angeles
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11:22 am - 8:31 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
9h 09m1 stop Los Angeles
$221Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to San Jose flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to San Jose?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to San Jose typically range from $232 to $432. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $93, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to San Jose?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to San Jose. It’s 34% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 51% higher.

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Key details for San Francisco to San Jose flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$51
Beat the crowds with an average 90% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 24% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to San Jose

When to book flights from San Francisco to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to San Jose based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Francisco to San Jose flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to San Jose?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to San Jose.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to San Jose?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to San Jose flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to San Jose range from $232 to $432, with an average of $351 over the past 12 months. Anything below $232 counts as a good deal.

  • How are flight prices from San Francisco to San Jose looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Francisco to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $82, which is 69% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?

    San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Europcar
    • Fox
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to San Jose?

    Flights from San Francisco to San Jose usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to San Jose pass through?

    Most connecting flights from San Francisco to San Jose pass through San Diego (SAN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to San Jose?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from San Francisco to San Jose. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $232 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $531, a difference of $299.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in San Jose?

    Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to San Jose flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $232, about $299 less than Saturday fares (56% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to San Jose trip for December. Fares historically average $232 round-trip in that month - typically $238 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Jose Airport.

    • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
    • Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
    • Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

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