San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Juan Santamaría International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 3,039-mile flight takes about 6h 49m gate to gate.
From
SJO
San José (Alajuela)
Juan Santamaría International Airport
To
SFO
San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport
- Distance
- 3,039 mi · 4,891 km
- Flight time
- 6h 49m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 81%
Flights a week, July 2026
362 flights and 48,620 passengers in 12 months
Airlines flying SJO to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 48,620 | 6h 49m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 4,711 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,986 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 3,439 | |
| November 2025 | 30 | 3,042 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 4,267 | |
| January 2026 | 30 | 4,410 | |
| February 2026 | 27 | 3,759 | |
| March 2026 | 31 | 4,326 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 4,419 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 4,049 | |
| June 2026 | 29 | 3,843 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,369 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.