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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to San Francisco from $72

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Alaska Airlines Logo
10:16 am - 8:36 pm
SJC
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SFO
10h 20m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 8:00 pm
SFO
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SJC
6h 15m1 stop
$183Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:16 am - 8:36 pm
SJC
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SFO
10h 20m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:42 am - 5:09 pm
SFO
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SJC
8h 27m1 stop
$222Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 3:50 pm
SJC
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SFO
6h 45m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:49 pm - 6:45 pm
SFO
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SJC
27h 56m2 stops
$228Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Mon, Feb 2
Frontier Logo
7:48 pm - 8:30 pm
SJC
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SFO
24h 42m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:42 pm - 10:29 am
SFO
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SJC
12h 47m1 stop
$236Frontier
Sun, Jan 4 - Sat, Jan 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:03 pm - 9:26 am
SJC
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SFO
14h 23m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 9:48 am
SFO
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SJC
14h 08m1 stop
$243Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 3:50 pm
SJC
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SFO
6h 45m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:49 pm - 6:45 pm
SFO
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SJC
27h 56m2 stops
$250Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Mon, Feb 2
Frontier Logo
7:48 pm - 8:30 pm
SJC
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SFO
24h 42m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 10:29 am
SFO
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SJC
27h 29m2 stops
$268Frontier
Sun, Jan 4 - Sat, Jan 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 10:47 pm
SJC
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SFO
5h 02m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:08 pm
SFO
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SJC
11h 08m1 stop
$292Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jun 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:07 pm
SJC
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SFO
11h 52m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:45 pm
SFO
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SJC
11h 45m1 stop
$363Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:24 am - 9:30 am
SJC
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SFO
47h 06m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:09 pm
SFO
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SJC
5h 09m1 stop
$380Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 13

Alaska Airlines flights from San Jose, California to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Jose, California to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Mar 3
SJC2:36 pmSan Jose
7h 19m
1 stop
SFO9:55 pmSan Francisco
Mar 4
SFO11:34 amSan Francisco
8h 26m
1 stop
SJC8:00 pmSan Jose
$183
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 5
SJC7:03 pmSan Jose
14h 23m
1 stop
SFO9:26 amSan Francisco
Jan 12
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
14h 08m
1 stop
SJC9:48 amSan Jose
$243
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 20
SJC9:05 amSan Jose
6h 45m
1 stop
SFO3:50 pmSan Francisco
Feb 2
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
14h 08m
1 stop
SJC9:48 amSan Jose
$428
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Frontier flights from San Jose, California to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on San Jose, California to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 4
SJC7:48 pmSan Jose
24h 42m
1 stop
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
Jan 17
SFO9:42 pmSan Francisco
12h 47m
1 stop
SJC10:29 amSan Jose
$236
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Frontier
Jan 4
SJC7:48 pmSan Jose
24h 42m
1 stop
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
Jan 17
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
27h 29m
2 stops
SJC10:29 amSan Jose
$268
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Frontier
Dec 18
SJC7:43 pmSan Jose
24h 47m
1 stop
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
Dec 20
SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco
17h 02m
1 stop
SJC2:32 pmSan Jose
$564
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose, California 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 December 11, 2025.
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San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 3/3

10:16 am-8:36 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

1:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$183

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 3/3

10:16 am-8:36 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

8:42 am-5:09 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$222

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 1/20

9:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

2:49 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops27h 56m

$228

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Sun 1/4

7:48 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop24h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

9:42 pm-10:29 am

1 stop12h 47m

$236

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 1/5

7:03 pm-9:26 am

1 stop14h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

7:40 pm-9:48 am

1 stop14h 08m

$243

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 1/20

9:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

2:49 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops27h 56m

$250

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Sun 1/4

7:48 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop24h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-10:29 am

2 stops27h 29m

$268

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Wed 1/21

5:45 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 6/17

8:00 am-7:08 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$292

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 1/6

6:15 am-6:07 pm

1 stop11h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$363

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 1/6

10:24 am-9:30 am

2 stops47h 06m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$380

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

The cheapest day to depart from San Jose, California to San Francisco is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $246. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $387.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest San Jose, California to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the morning for as low as $266. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $342.

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Fastest flight time

5h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to San Francisco takes 5h 05m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to San Francisco.
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  • How far is San Jose to San Francisco by plane?

    San Jose and San Francisco are 42.5 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 5h 05m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to San Francisco Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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