Domestic route
Cheap flights from San Diego to San Jose
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). 417 miles, 1h 25m nonstop.
SAN to SJC at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 417 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 1h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAWNASSY4 airlinesAmerican, Southwest, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 15all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
San Diego to San Jose
Round trips from $51
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Diego to San Jose
4 airlines fly nonstop with 15 departures a day combined, plus 5 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via LAX · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via LAX · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS · first checked bag from $55
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via LAX · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)DLUAB63 airlines
- Las Vegas (LAS)NKF92 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San DiegoSan Jose has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Southwest, Alaska and Sun Country all fly SAN to SJC nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- At 417 miles this is a short hop of 1h 25m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search San Diego to San JoseSan Diego to San Jose: common questions
How long is the flight from San Diego to San Jose?
A nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC) takes about 1h 25m gate to gate, covering 417 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to SJC?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC), with 15 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX and LAS.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to San Jose?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC), starting at $51 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Diego to San Jose flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Diego and San Jose?
San Jose is in the same time zone as San Diego, so there is no clock change. SAN is on America/Los Angeles time and SJC on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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