Flights from San José Airport SJO to San Francisco Airport SFO
Flights from Juan Santamaría International to San Francisco International are in quite low demand and there is only one airliner that operates flights – Flexjet. The flight time is approximately 6 Hours 34 Minutes.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. 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.
When arriving at San Francisco International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you are planning a trip to San Francisco International Airport from Juan Santamaría International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Juan Santamaría International Airport.
If you are renting a car at San Francisco International Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to San Francisco International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Juan Santamaría International Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Buses to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Taxis to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Train Services to/near Juan Santamaría International Airport
Ensure your arrival at San Francisco 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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- Private transfers at San Francisco International Airport
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- Train services at or near San Francisco International Airport
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Please see below the airlines that fly from Juan Santamaría International (SJO) to San Francisco International (SFO) 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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Flexjet | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:30 | 16:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Flexjet offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 16:30 and 16:30.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Flexjet at www.flexjet.com/. You can also book direct and get their 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.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Thursday | 16:30
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Flights to San Francisco International are also available from airports close to Juan Santamaría International. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Liberia to San Francisco | 0 | 6 Hours 23 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at San Francisco International, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
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