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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to San Francisco from $79

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6:39 pm - 9:39 pm
SJC
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SFO
27h 00m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:48 am - 7:27 pm
SFO
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SJC
10h 39m
2 stops
$239Frontier
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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12:23 pm - 11:25 pm
SJC
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SFO
11h 02m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 12:03 pm
SFO
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SJC
4h 48m
1 stop
$243Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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6:39 pm - 9:39 pm
SJC
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SFO
27h 00m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:48 am - 5:44 pm
SFO
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SJC
8h 56m
1 stop
$260Frontier
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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9:42 pm - 10:56 am
SJC
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SFO
13h 14m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 7:46 pm
SFO
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SJC
12h 46m
1 stop
$263Alaska Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
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12:23 pm - 10:52 pm
SJC
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SFO
10h 29m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 12:03 pm
SFO
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SJC
4h 48m
1 stop
$273Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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6:39 pm - 9:39 pm
SJC
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SFO
27h 00m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:48 am - 7:27 pm
SFO
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SJC
10h 39m
2 stops
$292Frontier
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:39 pm - 9:39 pm
SJC
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SFO
27h 00m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:48 am - 5:44 pm
SFO
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SJC
8h 56m
1 stop
$313Frontier
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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2:35 pm - 10:52 pm
SJC
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SFO
8h 17m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:31 am - 5:38 pm
SFO
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SJC
8h 07m
1 stop
$323Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 21
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10:35 am - 9:10 pm
SJC
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SFO
10h 35m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:48 pm
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SJC
13h 48m
1 stop
$328Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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12:57 pm - 9:00 pm
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SFO
8h 03m
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8:30 pm - 12:02 pm
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SJC
15h 32m
1 stop
$335Frontier
Mon, Jul 13 - Sun, Jul 19

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
Apr 15
SJC12:23 pmSan Jose
11h 02m
2 stops
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
Apr 22
SFO7:15 amSan Francisco
4h 48m
1 stop
SJC12:03 pmSan Jose
$243
Alaska Airlines
May 4
SJC9:42 pmSan Jose
13h 14m
1 stop
SFO10:56 amSan Francisco
May 7
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
12h 46m
1 stop
SJC7:46 pmSan Jose
$263
Alaska Airlines
Apr 15
SJC12:23 pmSan Jose
10h 29m
1 stop
SFO10:52 pmSan Francisco
Apr 22
SFO7:15 amSan Francisco
4h 48m
1 stop
SJC12:03 pmSan Jose
$273

Frontier flights from San Jose, California to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on San Jose, California to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Apr 20
SJC6:39 pmSan Jose
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:39 pmSan Francisco
Apr 27
SFO8:48 amSan Francisco
10h 39m
2 stops
SJC7:27 pmSan Jose
$239
Frontier
Apr 20
SJC6:39 pmSan Jose
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:39 pmSan Francisco
Apr 27
SFO8:48 amSan Francisco
8h 56m
1 stop
SJC5:44 pmSan Jose
$260
Frontier
Apr 20
SJC6:39 pmSan Jose
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:39 pmSan Francisco
Apr 27
SFO8:48 amSan Francisco
10h 39m
2 stops
SJC7:27 pmSan Jose
$292

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SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 4/20

6:39 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

8:48 am-7:27 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$239

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Wed 4/15

12:23 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops11h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

7:15 am-12:03 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$243

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 4/20

6:39 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

8:48 am-5:44 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$260

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 5/4

9:42 pm-10:56 am

1 stop13h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-7:46 pm

1 stop12h 46m

$263
Quickest round-trip

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Wed 4/15

12:23 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop10h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

7:15 am-12:03 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$273

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 4/20

6:39 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

8:48 am-7:27 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$292

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 4/20

6:39 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

8:48 am-5:44 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$313

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Fri 4/17

2:35 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

9:31 am-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$323

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Thu 4/16

10:35 am-9:10 pm

1 stop10h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-8:48 pm

1 stop13h 48m

$328

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 7/13

12:57 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 7/19

8:30 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop15h 32m

$335

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Fastest flight time

5h 38m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to San Francisco takes 5h 38m
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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 38m.

  • 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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