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$157+ Cheap flights from San Jose to San Francisco (SJC - SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SFO
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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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 November 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

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Round-trip from

$212
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(Alaska Airlines)
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High demand for flights, 39% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 41% potential price drop
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This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2910:25 amSJC - SFO
1 stop5h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/310:53 amSFO - SJC
1 stop20h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$157
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/178:28 amSJC - SFO
1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/73:57 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop6h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$212
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/172:49 pmSJC - SFO
2 stops16h 58mFrontier
Tue 12/248:04 amSFO - SJC
2 stops27h 36mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/242:25 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Thu 1/26:55 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop13h 28mDelta
Deal found 11/19$321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/298:30 amSJC - SFO
1 stop12h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/212:10 amSFO - SJC
1 stop11h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,891

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SJC - SFO

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Tue 12/17

8:28 am-5:27 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

3:57 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$212

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SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 12/17

2:49 pm-7:47 am

2 stops16h 58m

San Francisco

Tue 12/24

8:04 am-11:40 am

2 stops27h 36m

$247

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SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 12/24

2:25 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 1/4

6:55 pm-8:23 am

1 stop13h 28m

$321

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SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Thu 12/19

1:23 pm-3:06 pm

3 stops25h 43m

San Francisco

Thu 12/26

7:11 pm-7:46 am

3 stops36h 35m

$483

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Fri 11/29

4:00 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$267

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

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San Jose

Mon 12/23

12:04 pm-10:51 pm

3 stops34h 47m

$314

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

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San Jose

Mon 12/9

4:11 pm-1:05 pm

3 stops20h 54m

$550

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 1/20

2:28 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops70h 07m

$2,083

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Deals found on 11/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to San Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Jose-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Jose to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from San Jose to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 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 November 20, 2024.
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Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

6.1
Okay
3,539 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $212, 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 Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $247 and $321, respectively. Alaska Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $157. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose to San Francisco for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to San Francisco?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from San Jose to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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.

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Top airline flying from San Jose to San Francisco

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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