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

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Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from SJO to San Francisco Airport last minute?
Being spontaneous is a fabulous way to travel the globe, but it's not necessarily the wisest method to get your hands on a cheap plane ticket. It's better to book your Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to SFO journey well in advance instead of leaving it to the last minute. Based on flight pricing and demand studies in 2022, we have found that the best time to book domestic flights is between 28 – 35 days ahead of the departure date, and international flights three to four months in advance. Leave your spontaneous side for when you're exploring SFO!
What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from San José?
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) are your choices when flying from San José to San Francisco. Approximately 19 kilometers south of the center of San Francisco, San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is the city's principal gateway. Take into account factors such as flight arrival and departure times and the distance to your hotel before deciding where you fly into. Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge are two fantastic attractions to visit when you arrive at your destination.
Can I change the date of my flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to SFO?
Expedia makes it easy to make changes to your Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to San Francisco Airport journey yourself. Just go to the Expedia Trips portal and choose "change flight." Look around for new flights and secure the one that works best. You'll get an estimate of applicable flight change fees. You can also find your way to our Customer Service portal to chat to our Virtual Agent and get answers to your questions.

Travel information

Travel information

Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Distance
4865 km
Average flight time
7 hours 57 mins

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