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$235+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Europe

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CPH
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated January 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$417
(Flighttix)

One-way from

$235
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$725
From San Jose to Europe
One-way flight from San Jose to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($320 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/198:05 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops26h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 2/310:00 amMAD - SJC
2 stops21h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/7$417
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/312:50 pmSJC - BCN
2 stops20h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 2/1010:40 amBCN - SJC
1 stop19h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$423
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/182:18 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops20h 42mBritish Airways
Tue 2/31:00 pmMAD - SJC
1 stop17h 29mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$424
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/86:00 amSJC - MAD
1 stop15h 15mIberia
Wed 2/1812:40 pmMAD - SJC
1 stop17h 50mIberia
Deal found 1/8$425
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/812:50 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops20h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 2/1812:40 pmMAD - SJC
1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/182:18 pmSJC - MAD
2 stops19h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/31:00 pmMAD - SJC
1 stop30h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/186:00 amSJC - MXP
2 stops29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/310:25 amMXP - SJC
2 stops31h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$429
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/182:06 pmSJC - MAD
1 stop34h 09mKLM
Tue 2/311:15 amMAD - SJC
1 stop19h 05mKLM
Deal found 1/6$431
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/185:54 amSJC - MXP
2 stops18h 11mKLM
Tue 2/311:05 amMXP - SJC
1 stop19h 15mKLM
Deal found 1/8$432
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/132:02 pmSJC - BCN
2 stops18h 33mBritish Airways
Tue 4/2810:15 amBCN - SJC
2 stops20h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6$432
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1711:01 amSJC - MAD
2 stops23h 29mBritish Airways
Tue 3/316:25 pmMAD - SJC
2 stops33h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$432
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/94:26 pmSJC - BCN
2 stops21h 04mBritish Airways
Fri 2/2710:40 amBCN - SJC
1 stop19h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$433

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Europe that are best for you.

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San Jose

Fly to

Europe

Route

Depart

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Price

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Sun 2/8

2:32 pm-11:55 am

2 stops36h 23m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/18

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$427

San JoseMilan

SJC - MXP

SJCMXP

San Jose

Sun 1/18

5:54 am-9:05 am

2 stops18h 11m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 2/3

11:05 am-9:20 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$432

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/22

10:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$433

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Sun 4/12

12:47 pm-9:40 am

2 stops35h 53m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$436

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/22

1:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$436

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Tue 4/14

2:02 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops18h 28m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$436

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 4/13

2:02 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops18h 28m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 4/23

1:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$436

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Wed 4/15

1:23 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop13h 52m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/22

12:40 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop17h 54m

$439

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 2/23

11:01 am-9:25 am

1 stop13h 24m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/3

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$439

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop18h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 3/5

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$439

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Europe

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe (average of $265). Flying from San Jose, California to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $625). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Europe. Reviews last updated January 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and United Airlines from San Jose to Europe to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Europe?

    If you book a flight to Europe from San Jose, you will be flying from San Jose, which is the city’s only airport. San Jose (SJC) is located 2.9 mi from the center of San Jose.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Europe?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Jose, California to Europe in 18h 11m. Fly via British Airways, KLM, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 5930 mi between San Jose, California and Europe. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Jose, California to Europe?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Europe that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Europe flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Europe?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Europe.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Europe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Europe by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe (average of $265). Flying from San Jose, California to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $625). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from San Jose to Europe

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Europe. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$445Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$487Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$505Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$516Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$583Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$596Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
IberiaCheapest$605Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$620Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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