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Cheapest round-trip
$111
Typical prices: $272-$557
Frontier
Thu 1/11Sat 1/13
SJC - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$59
Typical prices: $157-$361
Frontier
Mon 12/3
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, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 13
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1:07 pm - 8:48 amSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
19h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:36 pm - 4:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
22h 54m1 stop Los Angeles
$111Frontier
Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1
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10:25 pm - 2:37 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
16h 12m1 stop Los Angeles
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12:54 pm - 9:28 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
8h 34m1 stop Los Angeles
$128Frontier
Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 16
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7:05 pm - 8:49 amSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
13h 44m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:30 pm - 12:03 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
17h 33m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$145Frontier
Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 23
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3:02 pm - 7:43 amSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
16h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:30 pm - 12:03 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
17h 33m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$153Frontier
Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1
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10:25 pm - 2:37 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
16h 12m1 stop Los Angeles
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9:44 am - 9:28 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
11h 44m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles
$158Frontier
Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 19
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1:07 pm - 10:37 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
9h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:43 am - 2:17 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
4h 34m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$175Frontier
Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 16
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3:25 pm - 8:49 amSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
17h 24m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:30 pm - 12:03 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
17h 33m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$179Frontier
Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 23
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5:25 pm - 8:48 amSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
39h 23m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:30 pm - 12:03 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
17h 33m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$180Frontier
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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11:22 am - 7:13 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
7h 51m1 stop Los Angeles
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6:00 am - 11:11 amSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
5h 11m1 stop San Diego
$213Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jan 4 - Fri, Jan 8
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7:20 am - 5:25 pmSJC  San Jose-SFO San Francisco
10h 05m1 stop San Diego
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1:14 pm - 11:13 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJC San Jose
9h 59m1 stop Los Angeles
$223Alaska Airlines
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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 typically range from $272 to $557. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $111, on Frontier.

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Cheapest flight

$59
One-way flight from San Jose to San Francisco

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 answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • 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.

  • Have flight prices from San Jose to San Francisco 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 $111 to $809. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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 $166, which is 52% 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 averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Europcar
    • Thrifty
    • 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.

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from San Jose to San Francisco. 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 are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $272, about $285 less than Wednesday fares (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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