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Cheapest round-trip
$119
Typical prices: $272-$557
Frontier
Fri 10/19Fri 10/26
SJC - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$112
Typical prices: $157-$361
Alaska Airlines
Sat 11/17
SJC - SFO • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to San Francisco (SJC-SFO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to San Francisco

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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9:02 pm - 8:13 amSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
11h 11m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:58 am - 8:07 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles
$119Frontier
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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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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8:58 am - 8:07 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles
$134Frontier
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
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2:15 pm - 9:54 amSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
19h 39m1 stop Los Angeles
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10:19 pm - 1:20 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
15h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$170Frontier
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
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2:15 pm - 8:38 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
6h 23m1 stop Los Angeles
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10:19 pm - 8:07 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
21h 48m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles
$204Frontier
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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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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10:39 am - 8:07 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
9h 28m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles
$207Frontier
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
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2:15 pm - 9:54 amSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
19h 39m1 stop Los Angeles
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8:58 am - 8:07 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles
$216Frontier
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:33 am - 12:41 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
6h 08m1 stop San Diego
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4:43 pm - 10:52 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
6h 09m1 stop San Diego
$223Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
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2:15 pm - 8:13 amSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
17h 58m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:58 am - 8:07 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles
$232Frontier
Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25
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2:15 pm - 9:54 amSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
19h 39m1 stop Los Angeles
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7:59 pm - 8:07 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
24h 08m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles
$250Frontier
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
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9:02 pm - 8:13 amSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
11h 11m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:58 am - 8:07 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
11h 09m1 stop Los Angeles
$283Frontier
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Jose to San Francisco flights

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

Round-trip flights from San Jose to San Francisco start at $119. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $272 to $557. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $119 on Frontier.

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When to book flights from San Jose to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Jose to San Francisco flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to San Francisco?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Jose to San Francisco.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to San Francisco?

    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 are flight prices from San Jose to San Francisco looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Jose to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $252, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to San Francisco?

    Flights from San Jose to San Francisco usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to San Francisco pass through?

    Most connecting flights from San Jose to San Francisco 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 Jose to San Francisco?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 52% on the San Jose to San Francisco route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $272 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $557, a difference of $285. 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 Francisco?

    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.

Your guide to booking San Jose to San Francisco flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $272 - about $285 less than Wednesday (51% savings) 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 Francisco Airport.
    - Grand Hyatt At Sfo

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