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6:53 am - 8:40 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
15h 47m3 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Ontario
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2:22 pm - 10:44 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 22m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$683Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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1:10 pm - 12:10 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
12h 00m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:20 am - 7:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Houston Hobby
$686Southwest
Thu, May 6 - Wed, May 12
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1:23 am - 9:50 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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7:00 am - 11:57 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 57m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles
$687Alaska Airlines
Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 23
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1:45 am - 8:18 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 33m2 stops Los Angeles Everett Paine Field
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5:45 pm - 11:57 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 12m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles
$690Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 16 - Sat, Feb 27
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9:40 am - 10:35 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
13h 55m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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11:55 pm - 8:45 amSFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 50m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
$724Avianca
Fri, Apr 30 - Sat, May 8
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3:10 pm - 9:40 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
8h 30m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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1:15 pm - 11:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 25m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
$724Avianca
Tue, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 3
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3:59 am - 5:25 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
15h 26m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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7:36 pm - 7:04 amSFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 28m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$743Copa Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 23
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8:25 am - 11:40 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
16h 15m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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7:55 pm - 11:58 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
27h 03m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$743Copa Airlines
Wed, Apr 7 - Fri, Apr 16
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8:45 am - 2:30 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
6h 45mnonstop
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4:45 pm - 12:21 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 36m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$762United Airlines
Thu, Apr 15 - Wed, May 12
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9:40 am - 2:42 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SFO San Francisco
7h 02mnonstop
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4:40 pm - 1:22 pmSFO  San Francisco-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 42m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$762United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 2

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Frontier flights from San José to San Francisco

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Frontier
Dec 19
SJO12:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 24m
2 stops
SFO4:44 pmSan Francisco
Dec 23
SFO9:46 pmSan Francisco
36h 55m
2 stops
SJO12:41 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$695
Frontier
Dec 21
SJO12:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 15m
2 stops
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
Dec 31
SFO9:46 pmSan Francisco
11h 19m
2 stops
SJO11:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$701
Frontier
Dec 18
SJO3:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 04m
2 stops
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
Dec 23
SFO9:46 pmSan Francisco
36h 55m
2 stops
SJO12:41 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$707

Avianca flights from San José to San Francisco

Our best Avianca deals on San José to San Francisco flight tickets
Avianca
Feb 28
SJO3:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 30m
1 stop
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
Mar 7
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
10h 25m
1 stop
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$724
Avianca
Dec 4
SJO3:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 30m
1 stop
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
Mar 6
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
10h 25m
1 stop
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$725
Avianca
Nov 13
SJO9:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 55m
1 stop
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
Nov 16
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
7h 50m
1 stop
SJO8:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$726

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San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/2

6:53 am-8:40 pm

3 stops15h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 12/9

2:22 pm-10:44 pm

3 stops30h 22m

$683

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/6

1:10 pm-12:10 am

2 stops12h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 5/12

6:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$686

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/8

1:23 am-9:50 pm

2 stops22h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 2/23

7:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops14h 57m

$687

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/16

1:45 am-8:18 pm

2 stops20h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 2/27

5:45 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops28h 12m

$690

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/30

9:40 am-10:35 pm

1 stop13h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 5/8

11:55 pm-8:45 am

1 stop7h 50m

$724
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San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/23

3:10 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 3/3

1:15 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$724

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/11

3:59 am-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 2/23

7:36 pm-7:04 am

1 stop9h 28m

$743

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/7

8:25 am-11:40 pm

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 4/16

7:55 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop27h 03m

$743

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/15

8:45 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop6h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 5/12

4:45 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop18h 36m

$762

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SFO San Francisco

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/20

9:40 am-2:42 pm

Nonstop7h 02m

San Francisco

Tue 2/2

4:40 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop18h 42m

$762

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San José and San Francisco?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $646 to $946.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $683.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of February, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $582.

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

The cheapest day to depart from San José to San Francisco is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $615. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $974.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $685 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from San José for as low as $647 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San José to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

As of November 2026, prices for San José to San Francisco flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$284

Fastest flight time

6h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from San José in the past 72 hours is $284. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $683.
The fastest flight from San José to San Francisco takes 6h 45m
Direct flights go from San José to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From San José there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).

Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to San Francisco

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 3053.6 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. 6h 45m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San José to San Francisco?

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Best airlines flying from San José to San Francisco

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JetBluePriceFrom $277Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,065 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $292Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,555 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $454Free CancellationRating
6.5
2,550 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $467Free CancellationRating
7.9
13,159 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $603Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,472 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From San José to San Francisco

    The lowest priced United Airlines flight from San José to San Francisco from the last 72 hours was $603. Generally, United Airlines has 7 flights on this route every week with an average price of $911. United Airlines is rated 7.3/10 by our users.

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