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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to San Jose International flights are currently cheapest in October.

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San Diego International to San Jose International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Diego International to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose International.

San Diego to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs9,568
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 32 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week205

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to San Jose International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to San Jose International is Rs21,047. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 32 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to San Jose International.
Southwest Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from San Diego International to San Jose International.
As of May 2025, there are 205 flights per week flying from San Diego International to San Jose International.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to San Jose International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to San Jose International Airport on Thursday, 5 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose International.

Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • San Diego and San Jose are both in the UTC-7 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.

  • Flights from SAN to SJC start at 06:30 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:35 with Southwest Airlines. In total, there are 182 weekly San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flights.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SAN to SJC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your San Jose adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of United States:

  • Alaska Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier operating SAN to SJC flights is Spirit Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 73.96% of the time.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAN and SJC:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Rs9,568 is the best price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs21,047. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from SAN to SJC, book your trip six months before your departure.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SAN to SJC.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The address for SAN is Airport Drive.

  • When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, 71.38% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • San Diego International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to SAN? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • If you're landing on a late San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near SJC:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's main sights.

  • To get the lowest price, book your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport around one week before you set off.

Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose

  • You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

  • From Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Getting there by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

When to fly to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to San Jose in May.

  • Lock in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport for August if you want to go to San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 32ºC.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAN to SJC in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 18ºC then.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Jose. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Around 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose, San Francisco is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.

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