Cheap Flights from San Jose to San Francisco from $322

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from San Jose to San Francisco (SJO-SFO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Alaska Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $322 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SJO to SFO on Wed, Nov 11), while Copa Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $672 departing on Wed, Nov 11 and returning on Mon, Nov 16.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Jose to San Francisco?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Jose to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: Aeromexico United Airlines Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from San Jose (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 6 hours 45 minutes to fly from San Jose (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO).

• When is the best time to book flights from San Jose to San Francisco?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Jose to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from San Jose to San Francisco?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 5 flight per week flying from San Jose to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/-/-/W/T/F/S -- UA2313 (09:05)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from San Jose to San Francisco?

  To find best deals on flights from San Jose to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Nov 11, with one-way flights priced at just $322.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from San Jose (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from San Jose to San Francisco is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Jose to San Francisco on?

  After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to San Francisco on October 27, 2026 with Air Canada, with prices starting at $378.

• Which airports can I fly into San Francisco from San Jose?

  You can arrive at any of the following airports in San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (SJO-SFO) are by far the most popular option for this route.

• Is there any time difference between San Jose and San Francisco?

  The time difference between San Francisco and San Jose is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Jose to San Francisco?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

• What is the average cost of a one-way flight from San Jose to San Francisco?

  Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Jose to San Francisco is $670. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.

• What is the average cost of a round-trip flight from San Jose to San Francisco?

  Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from San Jose to San Francisco is $996. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.

• How do I book flights from San Jose to San Francisco on Trip.com?

  Enter San Jose and San Francisco, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

• Are there budget airlines on the San Jose to San Francisco route?

  Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from San Jose to San Francisco. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.