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. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 71% on the San Francisco to San Jose route. 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 Santana Row. 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 $156 to $1,298. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x 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 $90, which is 65% 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.

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

Frontier ($156) and Alaska Airlines ($183) 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 193 minutes over the past 3 months.

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9:00 am - 7:53 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

10h 53m1 stop Los Angeles

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41h 58m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24

7:11 pm - 9:41 amSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

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8:02 am - 2:23 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

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3:21 pm - 10:59 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

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24h 47m1 stop Los Angeles

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10h 11m1 stop Los Angeles

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12h 08m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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12h 08m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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6:40 am - 10:23 amSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

3h 43m1 stop Los Angeles

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9h 58m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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9:00 am - 7:53 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

10h 53m1 stop Los Angeles

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11h 11m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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11:58 pm - 12:43 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

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9:03 pm - 10:22 amSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

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12:07 pm - 7:53 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

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Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 13

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1:10 pm - 7:53 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

6h 43m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

10:47 pm - 10:22 amSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

11h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

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1:10 pm - 7:53 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

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Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to San Jose flights

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to San Jose start at $156. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $232 to $459. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $156 on Frontier.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to San Jose, it is 36% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 116% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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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. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to San Jose?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 71% on the San Francisco to San Jose route. 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 Santana Row. 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 $156 to $1,298. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x 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 $90, which is 65% 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.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $232 - about $552 less than Saturday (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
- DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
- Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

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