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 $113 to $964. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $89, 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 ($113) and Alaska Airlines ($216) 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 $440. 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 195 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

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

7h 46m1 stop Los Angeles

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

13h 19m1 stop Los Angeles

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

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

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

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

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7h 46m1 stop Los Angeles

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

7h 46m1 stop Los Angeles

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8:42 pm - 1:12 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

16h 30m1 stop Los Angeles

2:22 pm - 8:19 amSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

17h 57m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26

8:20 am - 2:55 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

6h 35m1 stop San Diego

11:12 am - 8:33 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

9h 21m1 stop San Diego

$216Alaska Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 15

7:08 am - 1:30 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

6h 22m1 stop San Diego

5:06 pm - 11:12 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

6h 06m1 stop San Diego

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Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Sep 7

8:23 pm - 7:19 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

22h 56m1 stop Los Angeles

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20h 08m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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7:04 pm - 1:22 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

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2:17 pm - 10:25 amSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

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Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24

8:23 pm - 12:07 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

15h 44m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:14 pm - 8:40 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

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8:56 pm - 12:07 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

15h 11m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:14 pm - 8:40 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

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Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26

7:08 am - 10:59 amSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

3h 51m1 stop San Diego

2:25 pm - 11:12 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

8h 47m1 stop San Diego

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Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1

7:08 am - 6:04 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

10h 56m1 stop San Diego

10:12 am - 7:06 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

8h 54m1 stop San Diego

$738Alaska Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26

8:25 am - 1:45 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

5h 20m1 stop San Diego

8:17 pm - 8:46 amSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

12h 29m1 stop San Diego

$783Alaska Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Aug 25

8:25 am - 10:56 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

14h 31m1 stop San Diego

2:25 pm - 7:06 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

4h 41m1 stop San Diego

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Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1

8:25 am - 1:30 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

5h 05m1 stop San Diego

10:00 am - 9:55 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

11h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Calgary

$963Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26

5:16 pm - 10:56 pmSFO San Francisco-SJC San Jose

5h 40m1 stop San Diego

10:00 am - 9:55 pmSJC San Jose-SFO San Francisco

11h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Calgary

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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 $113. 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 $113 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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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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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 $113 to $964. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $89, 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
- Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose

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