What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from San Francisco to San José delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between San Francisco and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to San José flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to San José?

Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines fly from San Francisco to San José in about 13h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 51m. San Francisco and San José are separated by a distance of 4891 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San José that include hotel bookings?

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Deal found 7/9C$ 997

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Deal found 7/9C$ 1,019

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Round-trip from	C$ 984
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Average price	C$ 1,084

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C$ 593

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to San José?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to San José is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San José?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San José (average of C$ 787). Flying from San Francisco to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,281). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SJO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to San José as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to San José flights typically cost between C$ 940 and C$ 1,237 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 984 on Southwest (22 Sep-29 Sep).

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to San José?
Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines fly from San Francisco to San José in about 13h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 51m. San Francisco and San José are separated by a distance of 4891 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San José?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San José (average of C$ 787). Flying from San Francisco to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,281). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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The best time to book flights from San Francisco to San José is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San José?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SJO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to San José as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to San José flights typically cost between C$ 940 and C$ 1,237 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 984 on Southwest (22 Sep-29 Sep).

How often are flights from San Francisco to San José delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between San Francisco and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to San José flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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San Francisco to San José flights typically cost between C$ 940 and C$ 1,237 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 984 on Southwest (22 Sep-29 Sep).