Cheap flights from San José to San Francisco

SJO — SFO
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San José to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 30 October 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£355

Good one-way deal

£194 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£27 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Francisco.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

Booking 8 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Francisco (average of £189). Flying from San José to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of £288). 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 SJO to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 October 2025.

When flying from San José to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 81% versus a flight in the morning.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Francisco (average of £189). Flying from San José to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of £288). 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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