San Francisco (SFO) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,041
miles
4,894
kilometers
2,642
nautical miles

🕐 6h 18m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (119°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,041 4,866
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,041 4,866
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,041 4,562
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,041 4,562
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,041 6,082
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,041 4,562
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 3,041 miles across 7 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The SFO to SJO route connects San Francisco, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 3,041 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 119° from San Francisco. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) serves San Jose, Costa Rica.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 3,041 miles (4,894 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SFO to SJO typically take around 6h 18m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,041 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.