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Copa Airlines Logo
12:36 am - 9:56 pmSFO-SJO
19h 20m1 stop
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5:49 am - 11:17 pmSJO-SFO
19h 28m1 stop
$412Copa Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 15
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8:00 am - 12:56 pmSFO-SJO
26h 56m1 stop
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2:01 pm - 11:31 pmSJO-SFO
11h 30m1 stop
$413JetBlue
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 12:25 pmSFO-SJO
20h 40m2 stops
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3:05 pm - 9:50 pmSJO-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
$414Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 12:21 amSFO-SJO
23h 01m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:16 am - 5:35 pmSJO-SFO
18h 19m1 stop
$415Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 12:25 pmSFO-SJO
26h 55m2 stops
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1:30 am - 8:47 pmSJO-SFO
21h 17m1 stop
$416Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 23
Copa Airlines Logo
12:36 am - 7:07 pmSFO-SJO
16h 31m1 stop
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9:17 am - 11:17 pmSJO-SFO
16h 00m2 stops
$417Copa Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 4
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1:35 am - 11:25 amSFO-SJO
7h 50m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 9:50 pmSJO-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
$426Avianca
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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
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11:40 am - 11:48 pmSFO-SJO
34h 08m1 stop
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1:30 am - 12:55 pmSJO-SFO
13h 25m1 stop
$428Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 15
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7:30 am - 12:01 amSFO-SJO
14h 31m1 stop
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1:16 am - 9:11 amSJO-SFO
33h 55m2 stops
$438Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 8
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11:10 pm - 6:55 pmSFO-SJO
17h 45m1 stop
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5:00 am - 12:00 pmSJO-SFO
9h 00m1 stop
$441Avianca
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Tue, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 21

JetBlue flights from San Francisco to San José

Our best JetBlue deals on San Francisco to San José flight tickets
JetBlue
Nov 12
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
26h 56m
1 stop
SJO12:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 19
SJO2:01 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:31 pmSan Francisco
$413
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JetBlue
Nov 10
SFO9:44 pmSan Francisco
13h 12m
1 stop
SJO12:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 18
SJO2:01 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 24m
1 stop
SFO9:25 amSan Francisco
$418
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JetBlue
Nov 10
SFO9:44 pmSan Francisco
13h 12m
1 stop
SJO12:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 22
SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 23m
1 stop
SFO11:23 pmSan Francisco
$421
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Avianca flights from San Francisco to San José

Our best Avianca deals on San Francisco to San José flight tickets
Avianca
Nov 10
SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco
10h 15m
1 stop
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 17
SJO5:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
$420
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Avianca
Feb 3
SFO1:35 amSan Francisco
7h 50m
1 stop
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 10
SJO3:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 45m
1 stop
SFO9:50 pmSan Francisco
$426
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Avianca
Nov 9
SFO1:20 pmSan Francisco
8h 20m
1 stop
SJO11:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 15
SJO5:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
$432
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Customize 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
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San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

12:36 am-9:56 pm

1 stop19h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

5:49 am-11:17 pm

1 stop19h 28m

$412

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

8:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop26h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

2:01 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$413

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

1:45 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops20h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/20

3:05 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$414

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

11:20 pm-12:21 am

2 stops23h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

1:16 am-5:35 pm

1 stop18h 19m

$415

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

7:30 am-12:25 pm

2 stops26h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/23

1:30 am-8:47 pm

1 stop21h 17m

$416

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

12:36 am-7:07 pm

1 stop16h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

9:17 am-11:17 pm

2 stops16h 00m

$417

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

1:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

3:05 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$426

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

11:40 am-11:48 pm

1 stop34h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

1:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$428

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

7:30 am-12:01 am

1 stop14h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

1:16 am-9:11 am

2 stops33h 55m

$438

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

11:10 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop17h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

5:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$441

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $526. If you don’t want to visit San José in September, then you should wait until May to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $527.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San José from San Francisco is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $710. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from San Francisco to San José on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $775. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest San Francisco to San José flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San José at noon for as low as $486. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $751.

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?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $632 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from San Francisco for as low as $587 on momondo.

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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 flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for San Francisco to San José flights are approximately 97% 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

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San José from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $642. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $691.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to San José takes 6h 27m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to San José every day.
There is 1 airport near San José: 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. 7h 30m 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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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to San José

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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $348Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,562 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $365Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,468 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $382Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,205 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $398Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,907 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $459Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,994 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $550Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,032 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $605Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,001 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $617Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,240 reviews
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AeromexicoPriceFrom $952Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,678 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to San José

    United Airlines flight deals from San Francisco to San José start from $605 round-trip. Over the 7 United Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $767 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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