Cheap flights San Francisco - San Jose, Costa Rica

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Information about the route San Francisco - San Jose

Average price $303
Duration 8 hours and 5 minutes
Cheap month April
High season January
Best getaway departing: Thursday, returning: Sunday
Distance 3057 mi
Best time to buy 140 days in advance

Cheapest airlines on route San Francisco - San Jose

Code Airline % Searches % being the cheapest
AV Avianca 97.3 58.5
AA American Airlines 94.0 18.6
CM Copa 89.9 13.3
AM Aeroméxico 83.1 8.2
UA United 81.3 4.9
DL Delta 44.2 3.5
NK Spirit Airlines 9.8 3.3
WN Southwest Airlines 5.2 2.4
AS Alaska 70.4 1.0
B6 JetBlue 52.5 0.1
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Frequently asked questions about flights San Francisco - San Jose

How long does it take from San Francisco to San Jose by plane?

A flight from San Francisco (SFO) to San Jose (SJO) takes 8 hours and 5 minutes from San Francisco to Juan Santamaría. The return from San Jose to San Francisco is approximately 8 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the distance in a straight line between San Francisco and San Jose?

The distance between San Francisco and San Jose is 3057 mi.

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

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San Jose is April.

In which month do plane tickets from San Francisco to San Jose reach higher prices?

In January, flights from San Francisco to San Jose reach their highest prices.

What day of the week is it cheapest to fly from San Francisco to San Jose?

The cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to San Jose is Thursday.

How far in advance is it advisable to book a flight from San Francisco to San Jose?

Booking 140 days before you get the best price from San Francisco to San Jose.

Route price statistics

  • Minimum price: $225
  • Average price: $303
  • Maximum price: $366

Data calculated from 3 searches performed during the last 365 days

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San José, Costa Rica

The city has 335,000 inhabitants. The currency used is the Costa Rican Colón (CRC). The main touristic places are Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, National Museum of Costa Rica and Parque de Diversiones. The closest airports to the city center are Tobías Bolaños, Juan Santamaría, Quepos La Managua, El Tanque and Tortuguero. San José is a city in Costa Rica where Trabber offers 96 hotels.

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