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Cheapest round-trip
$96
Typical prices: $337-$464
Frontier
Sat 1/13Mon 1/22
SFO - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$77
Typical prices: $138-$380
Frontier
Tue 12/25
SFO - SJC • 1 stop
When to travel
May
Cheapest • 11% price drop
May
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

Wed, Jan 13 - Fri, Jan 22
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10:22 pm - 2:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
16h 08m1 stop Los Angeles
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10:25 pm - 2:37 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
16h 12m1 stop Los Angeles
$96Frontier
Sat, Feb 13 - Thu, Feb 18
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12:54 pm - 12:03 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
23h 09m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:25 pm - 9:27 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
6h 02m1 stop Los Angeles
$117Frontier
Wed, Jan 13 - Fri, Jan 22
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9:44 am - 2:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
28h 46m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles
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10:25 pm - 2:37 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
16h 12m1 stop Los Angeles
$122Frontier
Wed, Jan 6 - Sun, Jan 10
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9:45 am - 9:04 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
11h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:59 pm - 10:37 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
24h 38m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$125Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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9:31 pm - 1:52 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
16h 21m1 stop Los Angeles
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2:40 pm - 8:08 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
5h 28m1 stop Los Angeles
$134Frontier
Wed, Jan 6 - Sun, Jan 10
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9:45 am - 9:04 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
11h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:59 pm - 11:04 amSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
13h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles
$135Frontier
Sat, Dec 19 - Wed, Dec 23
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10:21 pm - 2:48 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
16h 27m1 stop Los Angeles
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3:25 pm - 9:26 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
6h 01m1 stop Los Angeles
$148Frontier
Sat, Feb 13 - Thu, Feb 18
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6:30 pm - 12:03 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
17h 33m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:25 pm - 5:01 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
25h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$155Frontier
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
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6:00 am - 6:52 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
12h 52m1 stop Los Angeles
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5:15 pm - 9:01 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
3h 46m1 stop Los Angeles
$223Alaska Airlines
Mon, Dec 14 - Fri, Dec 18
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12:11 pm - 8:56 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
8h 45m1 stop San Diego
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6:15 am - 4:04 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
9h 49m1 stop Los Angeles
$223Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

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 $337 to $464. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $96, 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 46% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 34% higher.

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Key details for San Francisco to San Jose flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$77
Beat the crowds with an average 88% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 39% 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 $337 to $464, with an average of $396 over the past 12 months. Anything below $337 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 $96 to $726. 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 $133, which is 49% 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 $58 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 60% on flights from San Francisco to San Jose. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $217 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $531, a difference of $314.

    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 $217, about $314 less than Saturday fares (59% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to San Jose trip for May. Fares historically average $351 round-trip in that month - typically $180 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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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