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Cheap Flights from San Francisco International to San Jose Juan Santamaria

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Flight deals from San Francisco International to San Jose Juan Santamaria

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to San Jose Juan Santamaria? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.R 3,264 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,264, select.
San Jose.R 3,294 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,294, select.
San Jose.R 3,460 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,460, select.
San Jose.R 3,532 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,532, select.
San Jose.R 3,610 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,610, select.
San Jose.R 4,074 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 29 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,074, select.
San Jose.R 4,148 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,148, select.
San Jose.R 4,257 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Feb.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 21 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,257, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to San Jose Juan Santamaria

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from R 4,074
Jun
from R 3,610
Jul
from R 3,460
Aug
from R 3,264
Sep
from R 3,532
Oct
from R 3,294
Nov
from R 4,570
Dec
from R 5,021
Jan
from R 4,148
Feb
from R 4,257
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Direct flights from San Francisco International to San Jose Juan Santamaria

San Francisco International to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose Juan Santamaria.

San Francisco to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,268
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time6 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to San Jose Juan Santamaria is R 7,601. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 32 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
United flies direct from San Francisco International to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
As of May 2025, there are 8 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Thursday, 14 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 32 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Alaska Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know

  • San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose one hour ahead of San Francisco.

  • Leave enough time to make your SFO to SJO flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SFO and SJO include:

    • El Salvador International Airport

    • Denver International Airport

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • R 3,264 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 7,601. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to SJO if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.

  • Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to SJO.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • 77.36% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • Book a hotel close to SJO if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Jose and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose

  • Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central San Jose. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.

When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Jose. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.

  • The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to SJO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • San Jose has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.

  • Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without a visit to La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.

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