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Cheapest flight tickets

$495

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$526

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

13h54

A flight from San José to San Francisco takes on average 13h54.

Best time

June

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San Francisco is June.

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 $578 (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 6 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Spirit Airlines. A ticket from the airline Spirit Airlines to San Francisco costs on average $519.
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 18°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 24°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 11°C, with a minimum of 10°C and a maximum of 13°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 6 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 1 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from San José to San Francisco is Tuesday.

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.

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