How long is the flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

Airlines like Copa Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly from San Francisco to San José, San José Province in about 14h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 58m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3039 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to San José, San José Province

The most flights from SFO to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to San José, San José Province. Flights to San José, San José Province from San Francisco in October are about £454 on average during October, but can be found for as low as £254.

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?

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£131+ Flights from San Francisco to San José

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Round-trip from	£297
One-way from	£131
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£388

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26/10-13/11
4 total stops
30h 14m total
San Francisco to San José

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7/10
1 total stop
11h 35m total
San Francisco to San José

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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 12 September 2025.

Sun 26/1001:36SFO - SJO

2 stops14h 14mCopa Airlines

Thu 13/1109:17SJO - SFO

2 stops16h 00mCopa Airlines

Deal found 11/9£297

Sun 5/1023:20SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Wed 8/1013:00SJO - SFO

1 stop11h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 10/9£298

Sat 15/1121:45SFO - SJO

1 stop13h 11mJetBlue

Thu 20/1114:00SJO - SFO

1 stop11h 30mJetBlue

Deal found 12/9£298

Sat 15/1121:45SFO - SJO

2 stops24h 53mAlaska Airlines

Tue 18/1101:55SJO - SFO

2 stops41h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9£299

Sat 25/1021:47SFO - SJO

2 stops25h 04mAlaska Airlines

Mon 27/1001:11SJO - SFO

2 stops20h 02mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9£300

Fri 3/1023:20SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Tue 14/1013:00SJO - SFO

1 stop11h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 10/9£300

Mon 13/1023:20SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Tue 21/1013:00SJO - SFO

1 stop11h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 12/9£301

Mon 27/1011:09SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 42mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/1101:55SJO - SFO

1 stop13h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/9£302

Tue 11/1109:12SFO - SJO

1 stop13h 26mAlaska Airlines

Wed 19/1101:55SJO - SFO

1 stop10h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9£303

Wed 12/1118:23SFO - SJO

2 stops28h 15mAlaska Airlines

Tue 18/1101:55SJO - SFO

1 stop24h 03mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9£303

Fri 31/1001:36SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 17mCopa Airlines

Sat 8/1108:47SJO - SFO

1 stop16h 30mCopa Airlines

Deal found 11/9£304

Tue 11/1121:45SFO - SJO

1 stop13h 11mJetBlue

Thu 20/1114:00SJO - SFO

1 stop11h 30mJetBlue

Deal found 10/9£305

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Sat 25/1017:13SFO - SJO

2 stops29h 38mAlaska Airlines

Tue 28/1001:11SJO - SFO

2 stops17h 52mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9£300

Wed 5/1100:36SFO - SJO

1 stop14h 04mCopa Airlines

Tue 11/1110:08SJO - SFO

1 stop15h 09mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9£303

Thu 9/1001:31SFO - SJO

1 stop16h 27mCopa Airlines

Tue 14/1005:57SJO - SFO

1 stop18h 42mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9£304

Tue 3/317:15SFO - SJO

1 stop27h 45mAlaska Airlines

Wed 4/302:26SJO - SFO

1 stop10h 31mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9£322

Wed 1/1001:31SFO - SJO

2 stops14h 21mCopa Airlines

Fri 10/1010:08SJO - SFO

1 stop14h 31mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9£315

Sat 21/208:00SFO - SJO

2 stops13h 00mAlaska Airlines

Fri 27/202:26SJO - SFO

1 stop18h 54mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9£327

Sun 19/1001:31SFO - SJO

2 stops14h 21mCopa Airlines

Thu 30/1008:49SJO - SFO

1 stop15h 50mCopa Airlines

Deal found 11/9£323

Thu 6/1109:12SFO - SJO

1 stop13h 26mAlaska Airlines

Mon 10/1101:55SJO - SFO

2 stops38h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9£328

Thu 2/1001:31SFO - SJO

2 stops14h 21mCopa Airlines

Thu 9/1009:17SJO - SFO

2 stops15h 22mCopa Airlines

Deal found 11/9£341

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Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to San José based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Sat 1/1100:05SFO - SJO

Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Fri 14/1109:40SJO - SFO

Nonstop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£429

Wed 12/1100:05SFO - SJO

Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/1109:40SJO - SFO

Nonstop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9£447

Fri 30/100:05SFO - SJO

Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/209:40SJO - SFO

Nonstop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£466

Wed 10/1200:05SFO - SJO

Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 18/1209:40SJO - SFO

Nonstop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9£471

Mon 20/1023:40SFO - SJO

Nonstop6h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 30/1008:40SJO - SFO

Nonstop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9£484

Wed 19/1100:05SFO - SJO

Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/1209:40SJO - SFO

Nonstop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9£489

Fri 9/100:05SFO - SJO

Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Sat 17/109:40SJO - SFO

Nonstop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9£489

Sat 25/1023:48SFO - SJO

Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1108:40SJO - SFO

Nonstop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9£521

Sun 30/1100:05SFO - SJO

Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/1209:40SJO - SFO

Nonstop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9£525

Sat 1/1100:05SFO - SJO

Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/1109:40SJO - SFO

Nonstop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9£526

Sat 3/100:05SFO - SJO

Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/109:40SJO - SFO

Nonstop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9£534

Wed 15/1023:40SFO - SJO

Nonstop6h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 22/1008:37SJO - SFO

Nonstop6h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9£540

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Sat 27/921:00SFO - SJO

1 stop15h 00mJetBlue

Tue 7/1013:00SJO - SFO

1 stop11h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 11/9£303

Fri 3/1023:20SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Fri 10/1013:00SJO - SFO

1 stop11h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 11/9£298

Fri 3/1023:20SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Tue 14/1013:00SJO - SFO

1 stop11h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 10/9£300

Sun 5/1023:20SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Wed 8/1013:00SJO - SFO

1 stop11h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 10/9£298

Tue 7/1023:20SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Sat 11/1013:00SJO - SFO

1 stop11h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 12/9£307

Mon 13/1023:20SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Tue 21/1013:00SJO - SFO

1 stop11h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 12/9£301

Sat 25/1021:47SFO - SJO

2 stops25h 04mAlaska Airlines

Mon 27/1001:11SJO - SFO

2 stops20h 02mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9£300

Sun 26/1001:36SFO - SJO

2 stops14h 14mCopa Airlines

Mon 3/1109:17SJO - SFO

2 stops16h 00mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/9£297

Mon 27/1011:09SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 42mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/1101:55SJO - SFO

1 stop13h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/9£302

Mon 27/1011:09SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 42mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/1101:55SJO - SFO

1 stop13h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9£303

Wed 29/1001:36SFO - SJO

2 stops14h 14mCopa Airlines

Tue 4/1111:00SJO - SFO

1 stop14h 17mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9£306

Fri 31/1001:36SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 17mCopa Airlines

Sat 8/1108:47SJO - SFO

1 stop16h 30mCopa Airlines

Deal found 11/9£304

One-way flights from San Francisco to San José
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Tue 7/1023:20SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Deal found 11/9£131

Fri 31/1001:36SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 17mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/9£135

Tue 11/1109:12SFO - SJO

1 stop13h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9£137

Sun 1/321:35SFO - SJO

1 stop14h 18mJetBlue

Deal found 12/9£137

Sun 12/1001:31SFO - SJO

2 stops14h 21mCopa Airlines

Deal found 11/9£139

Wed 12/1118:23SFO - SJO

2 stops28h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9£140

Wed 15/1023:20SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Deal found 10/9£141

Mon 3/1111:09SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/9£142

Fri 10/1001:31SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 23mCopa Airlines

Deal found 11/9£142

Sat 25/1021:47SFO - SJO

2 stops25h 04mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9£143

Sat 18/1023:20SFO - SJO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Deal found 10/9£144

Sun 19/1001:31SFO - SJO

2 stops14h 21mCopa Airlines

Deal found 11/9£146

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01:31-18:58

1 stop16h 27m

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17:15-23:00

1 stop27h 45m

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01:31-16:52

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£323

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£327

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Thu 6/11

09:12-00:38

1 stop13h 26m

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01:55-14:05

2 stops38h 10m

£328

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Thu 2/10

01:31-16:52

2 stops14h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/10

09:17-23:39

2 stops15h 22m

£341

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Sat 25/10

01:36-16:37

1 stop14h 01m

£135

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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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When flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?
Airlines like Copa Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly from San Francisco to San José, San José Province in about 14h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 58m. 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, San José Province?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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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