Travelling from San Diego to San Jose: what you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from San Diego to San Jose. Explore the options for setting off from San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), two of the city's main airports.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the primary entry point to San Jose.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 26 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from San Diego to San Jose. These two cities have the same timezone — UTC-7.
The busiest route for flights from San Diego to San Jose is from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Take your pick of 182 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going first thing, the earliest flight from SAN to SJC is the 08:00 Alaska Airlines option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 21:26 with Alaska Airlines.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from San Diego to San Jose.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Once you've booked your cheap flights from San Diego to San Jose, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't necessary since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have another valid proof of identity, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're all set.
Flying from San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
You can get a direct flight from San Diego to San Jose jetting off from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Begin your journey at SAN and touch down at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
You'll have your pick of carriers offering direct flights from San Diego to San Jose leaving from SAN. Book your journey with one of these:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from San Diego to San Jose. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from San Diego International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
SAN is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 9 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Diego to San Jose? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near San Diego International Airport:
Arriving in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to the centre of San Jose takes about 12 minutes by car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It'll take around 44 minutes to get there using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to SJC if you're taking a late flight from San Diego to San Jose. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to San Jose
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to San Jose is Rs9,526. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs18,884. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from San Diego to San Jose.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from San Diego to San Jose. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Best time to go to San Jose
May is the quietest month for flights from San Diego to San Jose, while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to San Jose based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Schedule your flight from San Diego to San Jose for August if you'd like to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 11ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from San Diego to San Jose in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC and 18ºC on average.
More about San Jose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in San Jose right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from San Diego to San Jose:
Winchester Mystery House and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are a couple of leading attractions to add to 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
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from San Diego to San Jose to track down deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare offers in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to drive in San Jose, from the most popular car rental to the best time to book.
