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

Earn rewards on top of your airline miles with Orbitz Rewards

Many airlines offer flexible change policies

Sign up to receive text alerts about your trip

Cheap Flights from SFO to SJO starting at $123 One Way, $343 Round Trip

Prices starting at $343 for return flights and $123 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.

Sat, Apr 11 - Thu, Apr 16
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
$343 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$343
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 11 from San Francisco to San José, returning Thu, Apr 16, priced at $343 found 10 hours ago
Thu, Feb 26 - Fri, Feb 27
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
$373 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$373
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from San Francisco to San José, returning Fri, Feb 27, priced at $373 found 3 days ago
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Mar 5
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
$386 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$386
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Feb 23 from San Francisco to San José, returning Thu, Mar 5, priced at $386 found 1 day ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Sun, Mar 1
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
$394 Roundtrip, just found
$394
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from San Francisco to San José, returning Sun, Mar 1, priced at $394 just found
Fri, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 28
SFO
San Francisco
SJO
San José
$414 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$414
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 20 from San Francisco to San José, returning Sat, Feb 28, priced at $414 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$145 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$164 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,438 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport Rio Segundo Alajuela
$184 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$208 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,580 reviews)
We needed a hotel close to the airport with convenient airport shuttle. This hotel fits the criteria very well. It is only half a mile from the airport and they have very good shuttle service. The service at the hotel is really good . Breakfast was good , the rooms are very comfortable. Overall we ...

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich, Alajuela
$164 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$185 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,308 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$145 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$164 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,438 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport Rio Segundo Alajuela
$184 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$208 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,580 reviews)
We needed a hotel close to the airport with convenient airport shuttle. This hotel fits the criteria very well. It is only half a mile from the airport and they have very good shuttle service. The service at the hotel is really good . Breakfast was good , the rooms are very comfortable. Overall we ...

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
$100 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$113 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,030 reviews)
Best breakfast ever

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, 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
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$182 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Didn’t have breakfast

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

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
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$88 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,836 reviews)
Beautiful property. Very nice room and friendly staff.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

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
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$116 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
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! (1,003 reviews)
Bien localisé proche de l'aéroport et service de navette. Très bon restaurant sur place. Supermarket en face. Personnel très attentionné. Belle piscine si on a le temps d'y aller. Rue arrière un peu bruyante surtout les motos, mais on ne peut pas tout avoir..

Reviewed on Jan 17, 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
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! (708 reviews)
Hotel was very clean, and staff was extremely nice and helpful.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Get rates
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 ...
Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2019

Get rates
Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room. The staff is always helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Get rates
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

Get rates
Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
Clean room. The staff is always helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Get rates
Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$136 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
$154 total
Jan 24 - Jan 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (692 reviews)
The staff and service were so nice. We wish we could have stayed longer!

Reviewed on Jan 8, 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.

SFO to SJO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SJO Address & GPS
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA Code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time Zone:
America/Costa_Rica

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.

Map To Nearby Hotels

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

More to Explore