Travelling from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London is seven hours ahead of San Jose and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SJC to LHR flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between SJC and LHR include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Denver International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Currently, Rs71,586 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs147,814. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SJC to LHR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
84.69% of flights leaving Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of SJC.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SJC:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central London. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to London in February.
Lock in your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SJC to LHR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.