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 – Jan 12, 2026
1 stop
8h 10m LAX
Return – Jan 23, 2026
1 stop
10h 31m LAX
$632
yesterday
San Francisco – San Jose
Outbound – Jan 13, 2026
direct
6h 27m Return – Jan 23, 2026
direct
7h 5m $725
yesterday
San Francisco – San Jose
Outbound – Jan 13, 2026
1 stop
7h 25m SAL
Return – Jan 23, 2026
1 stop
8h 55m SAL
$717
yesterday
San Francisco – San Jose
Outbound – Jan 13, 2026
direct
6h 27m Return – Jan 23, 2026
1 stop
10h 20m IAH
$735
yesterday
* 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
$408
Average price of a round trip
$430
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
17h7
A flight from San Francisco to San José takes on average 17h7.
Best time
May
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San José is May.
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 $397 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of April, October and December.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 16 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to San José costs on average $410.
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 $408 to $492
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $430
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: March
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 10°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 11°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 19°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 29°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 May.
What is the most popular time to travel to San José?
In San José, the most popular month is April. 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 16 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 3 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 14% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Francisco to San José is Wednesday.
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 569 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.