Cheap flights from San José to San Francisco from C$ 436

SJO — SFO
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San José to San Francisco

Wed 16/121:36 a.m. -
1 stop16h 28m
Wed 30/128:59 p.m. -
1 stop25h 17m
Deal found 28/10C$ 948
Sat 21/111:26 a.m. -
2 stops34h 28m
Wed 24/211:00 a.m. -
1 stop10h 57m
Deal found 25/10C$ 950
Tue 24/112:10 p.m. -
2 stops19h 20m
Thu 25/29:15 p.m. -
1 stop12h 50m
Deal found 28/10C$ 959
Tue 17/111:46 a.m. -
2 stops18h 15m
Thu 26/112:53 p.m. -
2 stops30h 58m
Deal found 28/10C$ 973
Sun 22/111:26 a.m. -
2 stops23h 20m
Wed 24/28:00 a.m. -
2 stops13h 57m
Deal found 25/10C$ 980
Wed 16/121:36 a.m. -
1 stop14h 00m
Tue 29/121:20 p.m. -
1 stop8h 56m
Deal found 26/10C$ 990
Sat 21/111:26 a.m. -
2 stops23h 56m
Thu 26/112:53 p.m. -
2 stops30h 58m
Deal found 28/10C$ 992
Thu 26/113:10 p.m. -
1 stop9h 45m
Wed 2/1211:00 p.m. -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 25/10C$ 1,011
Fri 20/111:26 a.m. -
2 stops23h 20m
Thu 26/1110:31 p.m. -
1 stop23h 20m
Deal found 27/10C$ 1,025

Find flight deals from San José to San Francisco

Round-trip from

C$ 945

One-way from

C$ 436

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 980
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 27/2-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 10m total
  • San José to San Francisco
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 26/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 50m total
  • San José to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 131 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/1

1:23 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop11h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 505

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/1

1:23 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop17h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 505

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/2

1:45 a.m.-4:58 p.m.

1 stop17h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 510

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/1

1:23 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop17h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 510

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/2

1:05 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops12h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 524

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/11

1:46 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

2 stops38h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 531

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/1

1:23 a.m.-4:41 p.m.

2 stops17h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 559

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/11

1:26 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop14h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 620

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/12

1:36 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

2 stops23h 54m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 664

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/1

11:59 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop13h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 818

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to San Francisco

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

The best time to book flights from San José to San Francisco is 73 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 José to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Francisco (average of C$ 775). Flying from San José to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,057). 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 SJO to SFO?

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 773 and C$ 1,173 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 945 on Alaska Airlines (16 Feb-27 Feb).

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this San José to San Francisco flight route?

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

    Departing from San José to San Francisco will take you 14h 35m. The distance from San José to San Francisco is about 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 José to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to San Francisco 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 José to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Francisco (average of C$ 775). Flying from San José to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,057). 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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