Flights from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San José Airport Airport (SJO)
If you are looking to fly from San Francisco International to Juan Santamaría International you will find there are 2 airliners who offer this route. These include Solairus Aviation and United Airlines. The flight time is approximately 6 Hours 34 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.
On arriving at Juan Santamaría International please note the time difference, the time zone at Juan Santamaría International is 6.0 GMT compared to 8.0 GMT at San Francisco International.
Travellers planning to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at San Francisco International Airport.
If you are renting a car at Juan Santamaría International Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Juan Santamaría International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to San Francisco International Airport:
- Private Transfers to San Francisco International Airport
- Buses to San Francisco International Airport
- Taxis to San Francisco International Airport
- Train Services to/near San Francisco International Airport
Ensure your arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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Please see below the airlines that fly from San Francisco International (SFO) to Juan Santamaría International (SJO) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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United Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:34 | 23:34 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Solairus Aviation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 08:30 | 08:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
United Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 4 a week with times that vary between 23:34 and 23:34.
To book your flight you can visit United Airlines on their website united.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

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Thursday | 23:34
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Friday | 08:30
23:34
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Saturday | 23:34
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Sunday | 23:34
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Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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