What is the most punctual flight time for San José to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from San José to San Francisco delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between San José and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 148 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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

Airlines like Copa Airlines and Southwest fly from San José to San Francisco in about 19h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 53m. There are 3039 mi between San José and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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

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

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

Booking 44 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Francisco (average of £417). Flying from San José to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £572). 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?

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to San Francisco?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to San Francisco flights typically cost between £391 and £580 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £467 on Copa Airlines (14 Jan–19 Jan).

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How long is the flight from San José to San Francisco?
Airlines like Copa Airlines and Southwest fly from San José to San Francisco in about 19h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 53m. There are 3039 mi between San José and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from San José to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San José to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San José to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to San Francisco 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 José to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Francisco (average of £417). Flying from San José to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £572). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to San Francisco?

Booking 44 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?

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

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to San Francisco?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to San Francisco flights typically cost between £391 and £580 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £467 on Copa Airlines (14 Jan–19 Jan).

How often are flights from San José to San Francisco delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between San José and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 148 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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San José to San Francisco flights typically cost between £391 and £580 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £467 on Copa Airlines (14 Jan–19 Jan).