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1:20 pm - 11:40 pm
SFO
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SJO
8h 20m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 10:01 pm
SJO
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SFO
35h 26m2 stops
$385Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 23
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11:10 pm - 8:40 am
SFO
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SJO
7h 30m1 stop
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12:33 pm - 9:39 pm
SJO
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SFO
35h 06m2 stops
$386Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 10
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1:54 am - 4:46 pm
SFO
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SJO
13h 52m2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 11:40 pm
SJO
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SFO
14h 32m1 stop
$388Copa Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
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1:35 am - 11:25 am
SFO
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SJO
7h 50m1 stop
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7:45 am - 10:01 pm
SJO
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SFO
40h 16m2 stops
$389Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 2
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12:42 am - 6:56 pm
SFO
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SJO
16h 14m1 stop
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10:08 am - 11:20 pm
SJO
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SFO
15h 12m1 stop
$392Copa Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Sun, Feb 15
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11:10 pm - 11:25 am
SFO
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SJO
10h 15m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 8:03 am
SJO
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SFO
21h 28m2 stops
$394Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Sat, Feb 28
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12:42 am - 7:06 am
SFO
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SJO
28h 24m1 stop
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11:01 am - 11:20 pm
SJO
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SFO
14h 19m1 stop
$395Copa Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Fri, Feb 6
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11:10 pm - 11:25 am
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SJO
10h 15m1 stop
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9:35 am - 11:20 pm
SJO
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SFO
15h 45m1 stop
$396Avianca
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
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2:30 am - 11:15 am
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SJO
7h 45m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 11:55 pm
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9h 50m1 stop
$397Avianca
Tue, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 30
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1:35 am - 11:25 am
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SJO
7h 50m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 8:03 am
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21h 28m2 stops
$398Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Feb 28

Avianca flights from San Francisco to San José

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Avianca
Jan 31
SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco
10h 15m
1 stop
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 7
SJO9:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 45m
1 stop
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
$396
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Avianca
Mar 31
SFO2:30 amSan Francisco
7h 45m
1 stop
SJO11:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 7
SJO3:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 50m
1 stop
SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco
$397
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Avianca
Jan 20
SFO1:20 pmSan Francisco
8h 20m
1 stop
SJO11:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 24
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 50m
2 stops
SFO9:50 pmSan Francisco
$415
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Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to San José

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Copa Airlines
Mar 11
SFO1:54 amSan Francisco
13h 52m
2 stops
SJO4:46 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 18
SJO10:08 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 32m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
$388
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Copa Airlines
Feb 9
SFO12:42 amSan Francisco
14h 06m
1 stop
SJO4:48 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 2
SJO11:01 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 15m
1 stop
SFO11:16 pmSan Francisco
$392
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Copa Airlines
Jan 28
SFO12:42 amSan Francisco
28h 24m
1 stop
SJO7:06 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 6
SJO11:01 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 19m
1 stop
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
$395
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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 December 28, 2025.
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San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

1:20 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/23

12:35 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops35h 26m

$385

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

11:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

12:33 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops35h 06m

$386

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

1:54 am-4:46 pm

2 stops13h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

10:08 am-11:40 pm

1 stop14h 32m

$388

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

1:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

7:45 am-10:01 pm

2 stops40h 16m

$389

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

12:42 am-6:56 pm

1 stop16h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/15

10:08 am-11:20 pm

1 stop15h 12m

$392

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

12:35 pm-8:03 am

2 stops21h 28m

$394

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

12:42 am-7:06 am

1 stop28h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

11:01 am-11:20 pm

1 stop14h 19m

$395

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

11:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

9:35 am-11:20 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$396

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

2:30 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

3:05 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$397

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

1:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

12:35 pm-8:03 am

2 stops21h 28m

$398

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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 $530.

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 $714. 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 $792. 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 $763.

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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 $627 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 $581 on momondo.

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

As of December 2025, prices for San Francisco to San José flights are approximately 56% 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 $769.
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 in San José. From San Francisco there are direct flights to 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. 6h 27m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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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 $345Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,561 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $364Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,489 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $375Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,554 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $385Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,901 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $459Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,016 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $542Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,071 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $592Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,114 reviews
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AeromexicoPriceFrom $952Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,623 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 $592 round-trip. Over the 7 United Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $775 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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