Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San José (SJO)

Popular airlines from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)

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Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport last minute?
When it's time to book your flights, being prepared pays dividends. While you may be able to score a last-minute deal on a San Francisco Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) flight, tickets usually don't get cheaper as the departure date nears. Based on flight pricing and demand studies in 2022, we have found that the sweet spot to lock in a domestic flight is between 28 – 35 days in advance. For international travel it's three to four months.
What airports do you fly into for San José from San Francisco?
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), Tobias Bolanos Intl. Airport (SYQ) and Puntarenas (JAP-Chacarita) are your options when taking off from San Francisco to San José. About 16 kilometers northwest of downtown San José, Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) is the city's principal hub. Think about things like flight arrival and departure times and the distance to your hotel before picking your airport. National Theater and National Park are a couple of awesome attractions to put on your must-see list when you arrive at your destination.
Can I change the date of my flight from San Francisco Airport to SJO?
You can quickly make changes to your San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport trip by logging in to the Expedia Trips portal. But before you begin, review the conditions in your itinerary to learn what you're allowed to do and what charges may apply. Some carriers have a change fee per person, on top of any difference in prices. But if you booked in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel for free and organize new flights. You can also stop by our Customer Service portal for further information and to chat with our Virtual Agent.

Travel information

Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Distance
4865 km
Average flight time
6 hours 27 mins

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