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Cheap flights from San Francisco to San José from £147

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SJO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£318

One-way from

£147

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£414
14/5-19/5
  • 14/5-19/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 23m total
  • San Francisco to San José
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 52m total
  • San Francisco to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£105 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 14/515:34SFO - SJO
2 stops20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/513:41SJO - SFO
1 stop24h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£318
Mon 3/323:40SFO - SJO
1 stop10h 26mJetBlue
Tue 11/322:59SJO - SFO
1 stop13h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£331
Sun 23/200:44SFO - SJO
1 stop10h 28mCopa Airlines
Tue 25/204:09SJO - SFO
1 stop21h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 21/2£350
Tue 6/509:00SFO - SJO
1 stop13h 52mAlaska Airlines
Wed 14/501:06SJO - SFO
1 stop31h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2£390
Tue 13/502:30SFO - SJO
1 stop10h 00mAvianca
Sun 18/505:05SJO - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAvianca
Deal found 20/2£424
Tue 7/1023:55SFO - SJO
1 stop11h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/1008:37SJO - SFO
Nonstop6h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2£497
Wed 14/505:15SFO - SJO
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Sun 18/513:10SJO - SFO
2 stops12h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 20/2£501
Wed 10/923:45SFO - SJO
1 stop11h 08mDelta
Wed 17/913:18SJO - SFO
1 stop12h 18mDelta
Deal found 20/2£505

Find flights from San Francisco to San José within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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San Francisco

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

15:34-12:40

2 stops20h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/5

13:41-12:58

1 stop24h 17m

£318

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

23:40-12:06

1 stop10h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

22:59-11:44

1 stop13h 45m

£331

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

09:00-23:52

1 stop13h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/5

01:06-07:31

1 stop31h 25m

£390

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

02:30-13:30

1 stop10h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/5

05:05-12:35

1 stop8h 30m

£424

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Thu 5/6

10:55-08:20

1 stop20h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/6

10:57-20:58

1 stop11h 01m

£453

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

05:15-19:40

2 stops13h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/5

13:10-00:45

2 stops12h 35m

£501

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Thu 22/5

05:15-22:39

1 stop16h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/6

08:45-14:34

Nonstop6h 49m

£517

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 25/3

08:20-00:12

1 stop14h 52m

£147

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 4/3

06:00-21:48

1 stop13h 48m

£166

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Thu 6/3

17:47-22:55

2 stops27h 08m

£182

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to San José. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 4 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches 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, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Copa Airlines from San Francisco to San José. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,069 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    According to our current data, JetBlue (£331), Alaska Airlines (£390), and Avianca (£424) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to San José, San José Province. Users have found that JetBlue is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to San José, San José Province one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £147 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from £166 and Avianca from £203 one-way.

  • 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 holiday 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, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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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