NZ$421 Cheap Flights San Francisco to San José (SFO-SJO)

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San José (SJO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

avianca
Fri, 3 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
NZ$1,047 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,047
Return
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, 3 Oct from San Francisco to San José, returning Fri, 10 Oct, priced at NZ$1,047 found 2 days ago
avianca
Fri, 3 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
NZ$1,065 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,065
Return
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, 3 Oct from San Francisco to San José, returning Fri, 10 Oct, priced at NZ$1,065 found 2 days ago
avianca
Fri, 3 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
NZ$1,077 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,077
Return
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, 3 Oct from San Francisco to San José, returning Fri, 10 Oct, priced at NZ$1,077 found 2 days ago
avianca
Fri, 3 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
NZ$1,082 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,082
Return
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, 3 Oct from San Francisco to San José, returning Fri, 10 Oct, priced at NZ$1,082 found 2 days ago
avianca
Fri, 3 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
NZ$1,094 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,094
Return
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, 3 Oct from San Francisco to San José, returning Fri, 10 Oct, priced at NZ$1,094 found 2 days ago
avianca
Fri, 3 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
NZ$1,107 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,107
Return
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, 3 Oct from San Francisco to San José, returning Fri, 10 Oct, priced at NZ$1,107 found 2 days ago
Copa
Fri, 3 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
NZ$1,250 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,250
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, 3 Oct from San Francisco to San José, returning Fri, 10 Oct, priced at NZ$1,250 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, 25 Dec - Fri, 2 Jan
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
NZ$3,144 Return, found 12 hours ago
NZ$3,144
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 25 Dec from San Francisco to San José, returning Fri, 2 Jan, priced at NZ$3,144 found 12 hours ago
United
Thu, 25 Dec - Fri, 2 Jan
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
NZ$3,219 Return, found 12 hours ago
NZ$3,219
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 25 Dec from San Francisco to San José, returning Fri, 2 Jan, priced at NZ$3,219 found 12 hours ago
Delta
Thu, 25 Dec - Fri, 2 Jan
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
NZ$3,359 Return, found 12 hours ago
NZ$3,359
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 25 Dec from San Francisco to San José, returning Fri, 2 Jan, priced at NZ$3,359 found 12 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Pack your bags, because round-trip journeys from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) start from NZ$1,047. That's based on airfares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can change quickly, so book now to secure the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
Each air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your getaway, head to our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from San Francisco Airport to SJO that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for SFO to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to SJO?
You'll have 4 900 kilometres to cover on the long-haul San Francisco to San Jose route. Dress in layers of comfy clothes and consider taking a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
Flying directly between SFO and Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) isn't possible at present. However, you'll still be able to book a flight to San Jose with at least one stop.
Are SFO to SJO flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight tickets from SFO to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport are available up to a year before departure on Expedia. And although you may nab a fantastic last-minute deal, it's not something you should count on. Also, booking your flights ahead of time means you'll have more choices — and you can avoid being wedged in the dreaded middle seat! We regularly update our fares to bring you the best bargains, so check back often for all the latest specials.

Travel information

Travel information

Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Return price
NZ$1,047
Distance
4865 km
Average flight time
5 hours 35 mins

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