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Copa Airlines Logo
1:31 am - 4:34 pmSFO-SJO
14h 03m1 stop
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8:49 am - 11:39 pmSJO-SFO
15h 50m1 stop
$402Copa Airlines
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Sun, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 20
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8:00 am - 12:38 amSFO-SJO
14h 38m2 stops
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1:55 am - 1:07 pmSJO-SFO
13h 12m1 stop
$403Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
JetBlue Logo
10:40 pm - 12:55 pmSFO-SJO
12h 15m1 stop
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10:00 am - 11:33 pmSJO-SFO
15h 33m1 stop
$404JetBlue
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Sun, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 29
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9:25 am - 11:15 pmSFO-SJO
12h 50m2 stops
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3:05 pm - 10:55 amSJO-SFO
20h 50m2 stops
$405Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:31 am - 1:54 pmSFO-SJO
11h 23m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 10:55 amSJO-SFO
20h 50m2 stops
$406Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:38 pmSFO-SJO
16h 38m1 stop
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1:55 am - 5:22 pmSJO-SFO
17h 27m2 stops
$407Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 16
Copa Airlines Logo
1:31 am - 4:52 pmSFO-SJO
14h 21m2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 11:39 pmSJO-SFO
16h 28m1 stop
$408Copa Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 20
JetBlue Logo
9:45 pm - 12:56 pmSFO-SJO
13h 11m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:00 pm - 10:05 amSJO-SFO
22h 05m1 stop
$409JetBlue
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:47 pm - 11:51 pmSFO-SJO
25h 04m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:11 am - 7:47 pmSJO-SFO
19h 36m2 stops
$410Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 29
Avianca Logo
2:30 am - 1:30 pmSFO-SJO
10h 00m1 stop
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5:05 am - 12:35 pmSJO-SFO
8h 30m1 stop
$435Avianca
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Sat, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 15

Avianca flights from San Francisco to San José, San José Province

Our best Avianca deals on San Francisco to San José, San José Province flight tickets
Avianca
Oct 11
SFO2:30 amSan Francisco
10h 00m
1 stop
SJO1:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 15
SJO5:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 30m
1 stop
SFO12:35 pmSan Francisco
$435
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Avianca
Sep 26
SFO12:05 amSan Francisco
10h 10m
1 stop
SJO11:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 7
SJO9:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 10m
1 stop
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
$465
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Avianca
Sep 22
SFO12:05 amSan Francisco
7h 35m
1 stop
SJO8:40 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 1
SJO3:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 40m
1 stop
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
$468
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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to San José, San José Province

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to San José, San José Province flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Nov 12
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
14h 38m
2 stops
SJO12:38 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 19
SJO1:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 12m
1 stop
SFO1:07 pmSan Francisco
$403
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Alaska Airlines
Nov 2
SFO5:00 amSan Francisco
16h 38m
1 stop
SJO11:38 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 16
SJO1:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 27m
2 stops
SFO5:22 pmSan Francisco
$407
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Alaska Airlines
Oct 25
SFO9:47 pmSan Francisco
25h 04m
2 stops
SJO11:51 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 29
SJO1:11 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 36m
2 stops
SFO7:47 pmSan Francisco
$410
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to San José, San José Province 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
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San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

1:31 am-4:34 pm

1 stop14h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/20

8:49 am-11:39 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$402

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

8:00 am-12:38 am

2 stops14h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

1:55 am-1:07 pm

1 stop13h 12m

$403

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

10:40 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop12h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

10:00 am-11:33 pm

1 stop15h 33m

$404

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

9:25 am-11:15 pm

2 stops12h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

3:05 pm-10:55 am

2 stops20h 50m

$405

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

1:31 am-1:54 pm

1 stop11h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

3:05 pm-10:55 am

2 stops20h 50m

$406

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-11:38 pm

1 stop16h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/16

1:55 am-5:22 pm

2 stops17h 27m

$407

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

1:31 am-4:52 pm

2 stops14h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/20

8:11 am-11:39 pm

1 stop16h 28m

$408

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

9:45 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop13h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/23

2:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 05m

$409

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

9:47 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops25h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/29

1:11 am-7:47 pm

2 stops19h 36m

$410

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

2:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/15

5:05 am-12:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$435

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province from San Francisco, with most prices found around $527. If you’re not able to fly to San José, San José Province in May, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to San José, San José Province during September average around $531.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José, San José Province?

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to San José, San José Province is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $712. The most expensive day to fly to San José, San José Province is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $775.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José, San José Province?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to San José, San José Province when you can find flight prices for as low as $486. Flying to San José, San José Province at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to San José, San José Province, so prices are often more expensive at around $746 per ticket.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San José, San José Province?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José, San José Province from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José, San José Province for around $625 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José, San José Province from San Francisco for as low as $571 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San Francisco to San José, San José Province flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for San Francisco to San José, San José Province flights are approximately 27% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$642

Fastest flight time

6h 27m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San José, San José Province

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The best one-way flight to San José, San José Province from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $642. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to San José, San José Province found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $691.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province takes 6h 27m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to San José, San José Province every day.
There is 1 airport near San José, San José Province: San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
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  • How far is San Francisco to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    A flight from San Francisco to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will travel around 3054.5 mi. 10h 00m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $354Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,533 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $365Free CancellationRating
6.7
2,436 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $385Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $402Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,914 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $419Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $498Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $555Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $610Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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AeromexicoPriceFrom $952Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,696 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to San José, San José Province

    United Airlines flight deals from San Francisco to San José, San José Province start from $610 round-trip. Over the 7 United Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $768 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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