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Cheap flights from San José to San Francisco from $173

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9:35 am - 9:50 pmSJO-SFO
14h 15m1 stop
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9:10 am - 11:15 pmSFO-SJO
12h 05m2 stops
$366Avianca
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lun., ene. 26 - mar., ene. 27
Copa Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 11:17 pmSJO-SFO
15h 09m1 stop
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12:36 am - 1:53 pmSFO-SJO
11h 17m1 stop
$371Copa Airlines
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vie., nov. 21 - lun., nov. 24
Avianca Logo
5:00 am - 6:55 pmSJO-SFO
15h 55m2 stops
Avianca Logo
1:20 pm - 11:40 pmSFO-SJO
8h 20m1 stop
$373Avianca
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jue., feb. 26 - dom., mar. 1
Avianca Logo
3:05 pm - 9:50 pmSJO-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
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11:10 pm - 11:25 amSFO-SJO
10h 15m1 stop
$374Avianca
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dom., nov. 9 - lun., nov. 24
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10:00 am - 11:35 pmSJO-SFO
15h 35m1 stop
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11:59 pm - 1:01 pmSFO-SJO
11h 02m1 stop
$377JetBlue
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vie., dic. 12 - jue., ene. 1
JetBlue Logo
10:00 am - 11:35 pmSJO-SFO
15h 35m1 stop
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11:59 pm - 4:26 pmSFO-SJO
14h 27m1 stop
$381JetBlue
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vie., dic. 12 - dom., dic. 28
Avianca Logo
5:00 am - 6:47 pmSJO-SFO
15h 47m2 stops
Avianca Logo
1:20 pm - 11:40 pmSFO-SJO
8h 20m1 stop
$382Avianca
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sáb., nov. 15 - lun., nov. 17
Copa Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 11:17 pmSJO-SFO
17h 07m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
12:36 am - 6:37 pmSFO-SJO
16h 01m1 stop
$391Copa Airlines
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jue., dic. 4 - lun., dic. 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:26 am - 4:14 pmSJO-SFO
15h 48m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:00 pmSFO-SJO
15h 00m1 stop
$407Alaska Airlines
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mar., feb. 17 - mié., feb. 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 5:33 pmSJO-SFO
18h 03m1 stop
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10:06 am - 11:48 pmSFO-SJO
11h 42m2 stops
$443Alaska Airlines
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jue., dic. 4 - mar., dic. 9

Avianca flights from San José to San Francisco

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Avianca
Nov 1
SJO5:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 00m
1 stop
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
Nov 8
SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco
10h 15m
1 stop
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$343
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Avianca
Jan 26
SJO9:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 15m
1 stop
SFO9:50 pmSan Francisco
Jan 27
SFO9:10 amSan Francisco
12h 05m
2 stops
SJO11:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$366
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Avianca
Feb 26
SJO5:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 55m
2 stops
SFO6:55 pmSan Francisco
Mar 1
SFO1:20 pmSan Francisco
8h 20m
1 stop
SJO11:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$373
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JetBlue flights from San José to San Francisco

Our best JetBlue deals on San José to San Francisco flight tickets
JetBlue
Dec 12
SJO10:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 35m
1 stop
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
Jan 1
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
11h 02m
1 stop
SJO1:01 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$377
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JetBlue
Dec 12
SJO10:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 35m
1 stop
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
Dec 28
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
14h 27m
1 stop
SJO4:26 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$381
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JetBlue
Feb 25
SJO10:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 33m
1 stop
SFO11:33 pmSan Francisco
Mar 1
SFO9:35 pmSan Francisco
14h 18m
1 stop
SJO1:53 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$387
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to San Francisco 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 octubre 29, 2025.
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San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 1/26

9:35 am-9:50 pm

1 stop14h 15m

San Francisco

mar. 1/27

9:10 am-11:15 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$366

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 11/21

10:08 am-11:17 pm

1 stop15h 09m

San Francisco

lun. 11/24

12:36 am-1:53 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$371

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/26

5:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops15h 55m

San Francisco

dom. 3/1

1:20 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$373

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 11/9

3:05 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

lun. 11/24

11:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop10h 15m

$374

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 12/12

10:00 am-11:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

jue. 1/1

11:59 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$377

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 12/12

10:00 am-11:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

dom. 12/28

11:59 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop14h 27m

$381

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 11/15

5:00 am-6:47 pm

2 stops15h 47m

San Francisco

lun. 11/17

1:20 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$382

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 12/4

8:10 am-11:17 pm

1 stop17h 07m

San Francisco

lun. 12/8

12:36 am-6:37 pm

1 stop16h 01m

$391

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/17

2:26 am-4:14 pm

1 stop15h 48m

San Francisco

mié. 2/25

6:00 am-11:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$407

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 12/4

1:30 am-5:33 pm

1 stop18h 03m

San Francisco

mar. 12/9

10:06 am-11:48 pm

2 stops11h 42m

$443

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of September, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $469.

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 $508. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $758.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest San José to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $430. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $613.

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 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 $547 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 $478 on momondo.

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

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

As of October 2025, prices for San José to San Francisco flights are approximately 3% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$169

Fastest flight time

6h 49m

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 $169. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $437.
The fastest flight from San José to San Francisco takes 6h 49m
Direct flights go from San José to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 3054.5 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. 8h 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?

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  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from San José to San Francisco

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $253Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,563 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $337Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,467 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $369Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,906 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $392Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,030 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $465Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,214 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $593Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,998 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 $593. Generally, United Airlines has 6 flights on this route every week with an average price of $746. United Airlines is rated 7.4/10 by our users.

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