Cheap Flights from SFO to SJZ: When to Fly from San Francisco to São Jorge Island

 

The cheapest times to fly from SFO to SJZ are

• January 1st to March 25th (except the weeks of February 26th and March 5th)
• April 16th to May 27th
• November 5th to December 2nd (except the week of November 19th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from SFO to SJZ is late May. Prices can be as high as $8474 for Tuesday flights during late December, or as low as $3695 for Thursday flights around late May.

 

When to Fly to São Jorge Island

Flying from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Sao Jorge Island (SJZ) will usually cost between $3695 to $7418 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late May with an average ticket price of $3695. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $8474. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $4779 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $5290 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SFO to SJZ flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SFO to SJZ route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the SFO to SJZ flight is more expensive than the average and costs more than the average flight leaving from San Francisco. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.68, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Thursday is usually the cheapest day to fly to SJZ, and Sunday the cheapest day to fly back into SFO. Tuesdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $2257 (32%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Thursday and returning a week later will cost an average of $4197. Return trip prices are from the SJZ to SFO flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SFO to SJZ can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 9 hour 44 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from SFO to SJZ while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking SFO to SJZ

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from SFO to SJZ — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SFO to SJZ? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, American, Azores Airlines, Delta, Tap Air Portugal, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Sao Jorge Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 4861 miles or 7823 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from SFO to SJZ?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SFO to SJZ flight is about 9 hour 44 minutes.

How many flights go between San Francisco, CA and Sao Jorge Island?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 32 available flights from SFO to SJZ.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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