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Cheap flights from San Francisco to San José from £144

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SJO
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Sun 8/301:54
SFO
-
SJO
2 stops13h 52m
Copa Airlines
Wed 18/310:08
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop14h 32m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/1£269
Wed 4/300:54
SFO
-
SJO
2 stops13h 52m
Copa Airlines
Wed 11/308:48
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop15h 52m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/1£275
Sun 8/301:54
SFO
-
SJO
2 stops13h 52m
Copa Airlines
Fri 13/308:11
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop16h 29m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/1£276
Sun 1/300:54
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop10h 59m
Copa Airlines
Fri 6/309:17
SJO
-
SFO
2 stops15h 59m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/1£278
Wed 25/200:42
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop14h 06m
Copa Airlines
Tue 3/310:08
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop15h 08m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/1£279
Tue 10/301:54
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop16h 07m
Copa Airlines
Wed 25/308:11
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop11h 17m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1£280
Wed 25/200:42
SFO
-
SJO
2 stops14h 04m
Copa Airlines
Thu 5/311:01
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop14h 15m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/1£282
Sun 8/301:54
SFO
-
SJO
2 stops13h 52m
Copa Airlines
Thu 19/308:48
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/1£283
Fri 27/200:42
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop11h 11m
Copa Airlines
Tue 3/305:50
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop19h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/1£289
Sun 10/501:12
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop11h 41m
Copa Airlines
Sun 24/504:10
SJO
-
SFO
1 stop15h 04m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1£297
Wed 6/508:00
SFO
-
SJO
1 stop14h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 18/500:53
SJO
-
SFO
2 stops19h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 27/1£298

Find flight deals from San Francisco to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£269

One-way from

£144

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£478
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 8/3-18/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 24m total
  • San Francisco to San José
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 36m total
  • San Francisco to San José
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Customise 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, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
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SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

00:42-16:46

2 stops14h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

11:01-23:16

1 stop14h 15m

£278

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

08:00-23:45

1 stop14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

00:53-19:47

2 stops19h 54m

£309

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

13:43-23:53

1 stop9h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/4

01:03-10:17

1 stop10h 14m

£313

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

20:06-09:06

1 stop12h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/5

05:47-23:40

1 stop18h 53m

£315

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

20:35-16:48

2 stops19h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/4

04:09-18:25

1 stop15h 16m

£315

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

06:00-23:53

1 stop16h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/4

01:03-23:25

2 stops23h 22m

£323

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

20:45-23:53

1 stop26h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

00:55-07:40

1 stop31h 45m

£325

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

20:35-16:48

2 stops19h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

04:09-23:40

1 stop20h 31m

£330

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

20:35-16:48

3 stops19h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

09:17-23:40

2 stops15h 23m

£333

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sat 11/4

18:23-23:53

1 stop28h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/4

01:03-23:25

2 stops23h 22m

£341

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to San José. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 9 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San José?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San José (average of £159). Flying from San Francisco to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of £297). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to San José?

    Airlines like Copa Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly from San Francisco to San José in about 11h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3039 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San José?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San José (average of £159). Flying from San Francisco to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of £297). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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