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Cheap flights from San Jose to San Francisco (SJC - SFO) from $163

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SJC — SFO
May 20 — May 271
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 15, 2024.

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$267

One-way from

$163
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Jose to San Francisco?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to San Francisco?

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from San Jose. Prices for October average $431 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $230. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a October flight can save you 55% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to San Francisco (SJC - SFO)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from San Jose to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between San Jose and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Alaska Airlines flights heading from San Jose to San Francisco. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 6/46:30 amSJC - SFO
1 stop10h 28mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/58:10 amSFO - SJC
1 stop5h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$240
Tue 6/116:52 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop3h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/181:30 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop4h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$255
Mon 6/106:52 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop12h 37mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/176:59 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop13h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$286
Tue 6/46:15 amSJC - SFO
1 stop6h 22mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/58:10 amSFO - SJC
1 stop5h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$303
Mon 7/227:00 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop12h 26mAlaska Airlines
Fri 7/266:59 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop13h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$304
Tue 6/46:15 amSJC - SFO
1 stop9h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/116:00 amSFO - SJC
1 stop4h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$317
Sun 7/287:00 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop12h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/32:15 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop8h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$353
Fri 6/146:15 amSJC - SFO
1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/308:40 amSFO - SJC
1 stop9h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$442

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Jose to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between San Jose and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on American Airlines flights from San Jose to San Francisco. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Tue 6/49:54 amSJC - SFO
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1012:54 amSFO - SJC
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,207
Mon 7/229:40 amSJC - SFO
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/2512:59 amSFO - SJC
1 stop9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,212

Cheap San Jose to San Francisco flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Jose to San Francisco specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Prices were last updated on May 15, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to San Francisco in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 6/46:30 amSJC - SFO
1 stop10h 28mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/58:10 amSFO - SJC
1 stop5h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$240
Tue 6/116:52 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop3h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/181:30 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop4h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$255
Mon 6/106:52 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop12h 37mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/176:59 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop13h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$286
Tue 6/46:15 amSJC - SFO
1 stop6h 22mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/58:10 amSFO - SJC
1 stop5h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$303
Tue 6/46:15 amSJC - SFO
1 stop9h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/116:00 amSFO - SJC
1 stop4h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$317
Fri 6/146:15 amSJC - SFO
1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/308:40 amSFO - SJC
1 stop9h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$442
Fri 5/177:15 amSJC - SFO
1 stop14h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/185:25 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop4h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$703
Fri 6/146:40 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop13h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/306:55 pmSFO - SJC
2 stops14h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$800
Tue 6/49:54 amSJC - SFO
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1012:54 amSFO - SJC
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,207

San Jose to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Jose and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to San Francisco in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 6/46:30 amSJC - SFO
1 stop10h 28mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/58:10 amSFO - SJC
1 stop5h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$240
Tue 6/116:52 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop3h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/181:30 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop4h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$255
Mon 6/106:52 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop12h 37mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/176:59 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop13h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$286
Tue 6/46:15 amSJC - SFO
1 stop6h 22mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/58:10 amSFO - SJC
1 stop5h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$303
Mon 7/227:00 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop12h 26mAlaska Airlines
Fri 7/266:59 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop13h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$304
Tue 6/46:15 amSJC - SFO
1 stop9h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/116:00 amSFO - SJC
1 stop4h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$317
Sun 7/287:00 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop12h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/32:15 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop8h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$353
Fri 6/146:15 amSJC - SFO
1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/308:40 amSFO - SJC
1 stop9h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$442
Wed 11/276:15 amSJC - SFO
1 stop11h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/309:47 amSFO - SJC
1 stop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$602

One-way flights to San Francisco from San Jose

Search for one-way flight options from San Jose to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from San Jose to San Francisco can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from San Jose, there is a search form available above.
Sun 5/266:30 amSJC - SFO
1 stop10h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$163

Find flights from San Jose to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.

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SJC - SFO

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San Jose

Tue 6/4

1 stop10h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

1 stop5h 45m

$240

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 6/11

1 stop3h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 6/18

1 stop4h 50m

$255

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 6/10

1 stop12h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 6/17

1 stop13h 18m

$286

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 6/4

1 stop6h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

1 stop5h 45m

$303

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 7/22

1 stop12h 26m

San Francisco

Fri 7/26

1 stop13h 18m

$304

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 6/4

1 stop9h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 9/11

1 stop4h 43m

$317

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Sun 7/28

1 stop12h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 8/3

1 stop8h 19m

$353

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 7/22

1 stop14h 59m

San Francisco

Fri 7/26

2 stops14h 46m

$637

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 6/4

1 stop9h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 9/10

1 stop9h 11m

$1,207

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Deals found on 5/14

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Francisco by month

Plan your trip from San Jose to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Jose to San Francisco is currently $163 while a round-trip flight costs $434. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to San Francisco (average of $267). Flying from San Jose to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $382). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$274

February

$281

March

$330

April

$296

May

$316

June

$382

July

$364

August

$298

September

$268

October

$268

November

$287

December

$267

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated May 15, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,152 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,152 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,152 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,959 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,152 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,561 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,152 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Jose to San Francisco for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to San Francisco for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $240, but on average you can expect to pay $562.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $240, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San Jose to San Francisco and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $637 and $1,207, respectively. Alaska Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does SJC to SFO mean?

    Great question - SJC to SFO just means San Jose Airport to San Francisco Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to San Francisco.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Jose to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Jose to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Jose to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Jose to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The San Jose to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/14.

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Top airline flying from San Jose to San Francisco

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$239Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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