Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
San Francisco – San Jose
Outbound – Dec 7, 2026
direct
6h 24m Return – Dec 16, 2026
1 stop
10h 22m IAH
$837
2 days ago
San Francisco – San Jose
Outbound – Dec 8, 2026
1 stop
7h 50m SAL
Return – Dec 16, 2026
1 stop
8h 30m SAL
$873
2 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$349
Average price of a round trip
$653
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
24h18
A flight from San Francisco to San José takes on average 24h18.
Best time
November
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San José is November.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to San José
Check out our tips for booking your flight to San José (Costa Rica) from San Francisco (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is October, with an average flight ticket price of $427 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, June and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 85 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Air Canada. A ticket from the airline Air Canada to San José costs on average $350.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from San Francisco to San José
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $349 to $758
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $653
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: December
info departure city :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 14°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 15°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
destination info :
San José, Costa Rica
airports :
San José-Juan-Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
San José-Tobías Bolaños Airport (SYQ)
local time :
San José is in the country Costa Rica, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San José, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 23°C.
The city of San José has 2 airport(s): San José-Juan-Santamaría and San José-Tobías Bolaños
Useful info about San José
What is the least touristic period to go to San José?
If you want to visit San José during the least touristic period, choose the month of November.
What is the most popular time to travel to San José?
In San José, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from San Francisco to San José?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 85 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 13 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Francisco to San José is Tuesday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San Francisco and San José?
When you leave, you can leave from San Francisco, and you will arrive at San José-Juan-Santamaría.
How to reach San Francisco airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from San Francisco to San José?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between San Francisco and San José?
In summer, the average temperature is 20°C in San José and 17°C in San Francisco. The average rainfall in summer is 548 mm in San José and 2 mm in San Francisco. In summer, it is warmer in San José and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in San José and it rains more in San Francisco.
