San Francisco (SFO) to San José (SJO) flights
Nonstop from San Francisco International to Juan Santamaría International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
4,894km
3,041 mi, great circle
Flying time
6h 30m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
1.1
average, November 2026
Airlines
1
passenger airlines
Airlines flying SFO to SJO
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to San José?
About 6h 30m gate to gate for the 4,894 km (3,041 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to SJO?
United Airlines, with about 1.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).