Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from John Wayne Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Santa Ana and San Jose share the same timezone, UTC-7.
Flights from SNA to SJC start from 06:45 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:10 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can choose from 38 weekly John Wayne Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your SNA to SJC flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring San Jose (and maybe even some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from John Wayne Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Southwest Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SNA to SJC flights. An exceptional 83.77% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John Wayne Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SNA and SJC include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Rs15,391 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs24,490. These prices may change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from SNA to SJC, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need 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 as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SNA to SJC.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from John Wayne Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
81.53% of flights departing from John Wayne Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from SNA.
To reach John Wayne Airport from central Santa Ana, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SNA:
Arriving at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late John Wayne Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJC instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose
The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
August is the most popular month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to San Jose in May.
Before locking in your flight from John Wayne Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SNA to SJC in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres south-east of San Jose, a visit to Los Angeles will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
San Francisco is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without visiting Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
