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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 12:08 am and lands at 6:32 am
• Latest: departs at 12:08 am and lands at 6:32 am.

The flight takes about 6h 24m.

A direct flight from San Francisco to San José takes 6h 24m, covering 7,870 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to San José range from C$ 845 to C$ 1,345, with an average of C$ 1,074 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 845 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the C$ 1,074 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 636 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to C$ 1,264 for direct.

United Airlines is the only airline operating San Francisco to San José flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to San José flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 941 to C$ 5,566. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 451, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 42 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Alamo
• Payless

Flights from San Francisco to San José usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to San José route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to San José most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 77% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from San Francisco to San José. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,007 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,147, a difference of C$ 140.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and San José.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 39m, compared with 10h 03m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 10h 34m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

San José is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, and Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to San José flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Azul: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

SFO offers business services such as printing, copying and document translation. Freshen Up has nap rooms and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport.