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San Jose – San Francisco
Outbound – Apr 29, 2025
1 stop
8h 40m SAL
Return – May 6, 2025
1 stop
7h 35m SAL
$605
21 days ago
San Jose – San Francisco
Outbound – Apr 29, 2025
1 stop
8h 40m SAL
Return – May 6, 2025
1 stop
9h 17m LAX
$583
21 days ago
San Jose – San Francisco
Outbound – Apr 29, 2025
1 stop
8h 40m SAL
Return – May 6, 2025
1 stop
8h 15m SAL
$653
21 days ago
San Jose – San Francisco
Outbound – Apr 29, 2025
1 stop
8h 30m SAL
Return – May 6, 2025
1 stop
7h 35m SAL
$648
21 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
$813
Average price of a round trip
$825
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
11h36
A flight from San José to San Francisco takes on average 11h36.
Best time
June
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San Francisco is June.
The best flight deals for a week
San Jose – San Francisco
Outbound – Apr 29, 2025
1 stop
8h 40m SAL
Return – May 6, 2025
1 stop
7h 35m SAL
$605
21 days ago
San Jose – San Francisco
Outbound – Apr 29, 2025
1 stop
8h 40m SAL
Return – May 6, 2025
1 stop
9h 17m LAX
$583
21 days ago
San Jose – San Francisco
Outbound – Apr 29, 2025
1 stop
8h 40m SAL
Return – May 6, 2025
1 stop
8h 15m SAL
$653
21 days ago
San Jose – San Francisco
Outbound – Apr 29, 2025
1 stop
8h 30m SAL
Return – May 6, 2025
1 stop
7h 35m SAL
$648
21 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.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to San Francisco
Check out our tips for booking your flight to San Francisco (USA) from San José (Costa Rica) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is March, with an average flight ticket price of $590 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of March, September and October.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 173 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Avianca. A ticket from the airline Avianca to San Francisco costs on average $825.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
info departure city :
San José, Costa Rica
airports :
San José-Juan-Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
San José-Tobías Bolaños Airport (SYQ)
local time :
San José is a city in the country Costa Rica, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San José, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 21°C, with a minimum of 17°C and a maximum of 27°C.
The city of San José has 2 airport(s): San José-Juan-Santamaría and San José-Tobías Bolaños
destination info :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 12°C, with a minimum of 10°C and a maximum of 14°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
Useful info about San Francisco
What is the least touristic period to go to San Francisco?
If you want to visit San Francisco during the least touristic period, choose the month of June.
What is the most popular time to travel to San Francisco?
In San Francisco, the most popular month is March. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from San José to San Francisco?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 173 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 25 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from San José to San Francisco is Monday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San José and San Francisco?
When you leave, you can leave from San José-Juan-Santamaría, and you will arrive at San Francisco.
How to reach San José airport from the city centre?
The airport San José-Juan-Santamaría is located 15 km or San José-Tobías Bolaños is located 7 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from San José to San Francisco?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between San José and San Francisco?
In summer, the average temperature is 17°C in San Francisco and 20°C in San José. The average rainfall in summer is 2 mm in San Francisco and 569 mm in San José. 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.