Travelling from New York to San Jose: what you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the departure points for your flight from New York to San Jose. Explore your options for setting off from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), two of the city's main airports.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the primary entry point to San Jose.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to San Jose, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
When flying domestically within United States, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show another form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap flights from New York to San Jose, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from New York to San Jose with a stopover. To see the options departing from Newark Liberty International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Newark Liberty International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to San Jose or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to San Jose. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between Newark Liberty International Airport and San Jose:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in around 1 hour and 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 48 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from New York to San Jose? Relax in a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Arriving in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 12 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 44 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to San Jose. Book one of these accommodation options near SJC instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to San Jose
Right now, Rs21,317 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to San Jose. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs53,314. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from New York to San Jose, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a ticket from New York to San Jose.
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Best time to go to San Jose
May is the quietest month for flights from New York to San Jose, while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to San Jose based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before booking a flight from New York to San Jose, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in San Jose, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to San Jose in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 18ºC on average.
More about San Jose
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Jose right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from New York to San Jose:
Winchester Mystery House and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your San Jose itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to San Jose Museum of Art.
Complete your San Jose trip with a car rental
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