Cheap flights from SFO to SJO (San Francisco Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SFO to SJO starting at $249 One Way, $483 Round Trip

Prices starting at $483 for return flights and $249 for one-way flights to Juan Santamaría Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Jan 22 - Wed, Feb 3
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
$483 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$483
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 22 from San Francisco to San José, returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $483 found 5 days ago
Fri, Jan 22 - Wed, Feb 3
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
$496 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$496
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 22 from San Francisco to San José, returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $496 found 5 days ago
Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 12
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
$510 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$510
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 8 from San Francisco to San José, returning Fri, Feb 12, priced at $510 found 3 days ago
Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 8
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
$551 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$551
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Dec 6 from San Francisco to San José, returning Tue, Dec 8, priced at $551 found 1 day ago
Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 16
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
$606 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$606
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Feb 2 from San Francisco to San José, returning Tue, Feb 16, priced at $606 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$114 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,208 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$134 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
$129 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San José

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$94 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$106 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
Barceló San José
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$114 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,208 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

5 out of 5
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
$111 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
$125 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San José Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$134 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$94 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$106 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
Barceló San José
La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B

3 out of 5
100 mts south of Cemetery San Antonio de Belen Heredia
$104 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$117 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The property is beautiful, with plants and gardens everywhere. The room was beautiful. But you can hear everything from the neighbors and prime talking outside, and I do mean everything. I didn’t sleep a wink. The pool was also cold, and needed to be skimmed, so I didn’t use it."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

La Riviera Hotel B&B
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San José Hotels

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$71 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (754 reviews)
"Nice accommodations and a nice pool, as well. The shuttle to the airport in the morning was a bonus. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2026

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central San José San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
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Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$77 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$86 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Tout est très bien sauf la musique forte de midi à la nuit qui empèche de se reposer dans la journée. La baffe du second étage semble de trop surtout qu'il n'y a pas de repas de 14h à 18h. Sinon tout le staff est très sympa et souriant."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San José

Hotel Robledal

Hotel Robledal

3 out of 5
400mts Oeste De La Iglesia de El Roble San Antonio Alajuela
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle

Travelers say...
"Friendly and very comfortable. Lots of birds to view."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

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Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$77 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$86 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby

Travelers say...
"Tout est très bien sauf la musique forte de midi à la nuit qui empèche de se reposer dans la journée. La baffe du second étage semble de trop surtout qu'il n'y a pas de repas de 14h à 18h. Sinon tout le staff est très sympa et souriant."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$77 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Oct 24 to Oct 25
$87 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (714 reviews)
"The property is extremely dated! We had lizard in our room. The outdoor view is beautiful, but beds are not as comfortable and there is no air conditioning. Breakfast was amazing! We only stayed for a night and that was okay. I wouldn’t have been able to stay here more than that. The grounds are ..."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Trapp Family Country Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from San Francisco Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Flying from San Francisco Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)? Breaking up the journey is your only option as there are currently no carriers that run nonstop on this route. However, United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines offer the nearest thing — a flight with just a single stopover.
What is the shortest flight from San Francisco Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
The trip from San Francisco to San José is classed as a long-haul flight. Indeed, the shortest flight time from SFO to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport is a lengthy 10 hours and 26 minutes. Try to get a few hours of sleep on the plane to arrive feeling refreshed and keep jet lag at bay.
How many hours flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to SJO?
From the time you leave San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to the instant the plane taxis into the terminal at SJO, you'll have been traveling for roughly 10 hours and 30 minutes. Breeze through this lengthy flight by bringing essentials like a travel pillow, earplugs, an eye mask and a cozy sweater.
What airlines have the most flights from San Francisco Airport to SJO?
You'll have to make one or more stopovers if you're planning to fly from San Francisco Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). For now, you won't find any airlines that offer direct flights on this route.

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