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).

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.

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 71% 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 $784, a difference of $552. 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.

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.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to San Jose changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $100 to $630. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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 $103, which is 60% 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 starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Fox • Thrifty • Dollar • Hertz

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 $459, with an average of $362 over the past 12 months. Anything below $232 counts as a good deal.

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 $459. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $100, 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 36% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 116% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to San Jose?

Frontier ($100) and Alaska Airlines ($223) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to San Jose according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to San Jose?

Flights via San Diego (SAN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $429. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to San Jose which airport offers the shortest layover?

San Diego (SAN) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to San Jose layovers at 3h 13m over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

8:58 am - 8:07 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles

9:07 pm - 8:32 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

23h 25m1 stop Los Angeles

$100Frontier

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

8:58 am - 8:07 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles

9:07 pm - 8:19 amSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

35h 12m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

9:14 am - 8:12 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

10h 58m1 stop Los Angeles

9:07 pm - 10:11 amSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

13h 04m1 stop Los Angeles

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11:06 am - 8:12 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

9h 06m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

9:07 pm - 10:11 amSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

13h 04m1 stop Los Angeles

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11:06 am - 1:46 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

26h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:07 pm - 6:19 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

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11:06 am - 1:46 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

26h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:07 pm - 8:32 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

23h 25m1 stop Los Angeles

$194Frontier

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:09 am - 1:46 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

28h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:07 pm - 2:20 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

17h 13m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 23

2:37 pm - 11:03 amSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

20h 26m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1:48 pm - 1:21 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

23h 33m1 stop Los Angeles

$216Frontier

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

10:40 am - 2:55 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

4h 15m1 stop San Diego

11:20 am - 9:52 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

10h 32m1 stop San Diego

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Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

2:02 pm - 9:15 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

7h 13m1 stop Los Angeles

7:37 am - 1:56 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

6h 19m1 stop San Diego

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Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to San Jose

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

8:58 am - 8:07 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles

2:15 pm - 8:38 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

6h 23m1 stop Los Angeles

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Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

8:58 am - 8:07 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles

9:02 pm - 8:38 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

23h 36m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

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Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

8:58 am - 8:07 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles

2:15 pm - 8:38 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

6h 23m1 stop Los Angeles

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Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

6:00 am - 8:07 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

14h 07m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

9:02 pm - 8:38 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

23h 36m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

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Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

8:58 am - 8:07 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles

9:02 pm - 8:38 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

23h 36m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

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Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

8:58 am - 8:07 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles

2:15 pm - 8:38 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

6h 23m1 stop Los Angeles

$592Frontier

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

8:58 am - 8:07 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles

9:02 pm - 8:38 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

23h 36m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

$617Frontier

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8

10:40 am - 2:55 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

4h 15m1 stop San Diego

2:15 pm - 8:38 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

6h 23m1 stop Los Angeles

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Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

10:39 am - 8:07 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

9h 28m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

9:02 pm - 8:38 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

23h 36m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

$697Frontier

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13

6:29 pm - 10:48 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

4h 19m1 stop San Diego

6:33 am - 12:41 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

6h 08m1 stop San Diego

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Booking Insights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to San Jose? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to San Jose departing in october.
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 36% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 116% higher.

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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 $459, with an average of $362 over the past 12 months. Anything below $232 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to San Jose changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $100 to $630. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
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 $103, which is 60% 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 starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• 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 71% 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 $784, a difference of $552.

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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $232, about $552 less than Saturday fares (70% 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
• Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
• Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport

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