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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 3:37 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:40 am and lands at 4:37 pm.

The flight takes about 6h 57m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San José to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San José to San Francisco takes 6h 57m, covering 3,039 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San José to San Francisco range from $507 to $779, with an average of $628 over the past 12 months. Anything below $507 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of $628. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $410 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $826 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating San José to San Francisco flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to San Francisco flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $558 to $3,223. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $452, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from San José to San Francisco usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to San Francisco route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 28m.

One-stop flights from San José to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from San José to San Francisco. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $596 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $676, a difference of $80.

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between San José and San Francisco.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 38m, compared with 9h 50m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 10h 25m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

San Francisco is 1 hour behind San José (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San José to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.