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$260+ 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CPH
Jul 31 — Aug 71
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Europe

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 July 1, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/268:20 am
SJC
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KEF
1 stop17h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 8/712:45 pm
KEF
-
SJC
1 stop16h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/26$573
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/279:38 pm
SJC
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KEF
1 stop28h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 8/712:45 pm
KEF
-
SJC
1 stop18h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/26$579
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/306:17 am
SJC
-
KEF
1 stop19h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 8/712:45 pm
KEF
-
SJC
1 stop14h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/26$643
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/268:20 am
SJC
-
KEF
1 stop17h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/1012:45 pm
KEF
-
SJC
1 stop27h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/26$650
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/279:38 pm
SJC
-
KEF
1 stop28h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/312:45 pm
KEF
-
SJC
1 stop31h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/29$655
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Wed 11/117:15 am
SJC
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MAD
1 stop17h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 11/2410:00 am
MAD
-
SJC
2 stops20h 47m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/26$658
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 12/16:00 am
SJC
-
MAD
1 stop18h 20m
Iberia
Wed 12/91:00 pm
MAD
-
SJC
1 stop16h 45m
Iberia
Deal found 6/30$662
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2810:19 am
SJC
-
KEF
1 stop15h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 7/3012:45 pm
KEF
-
SJC
1 stop16h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/27$667
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/256:45 pm
SJC
-
KEF
1 stop31h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 7/3012:45 pm
KEF
-
SJC
1 stop18h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/27$673
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/276:35 pm
SJC
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BCN
2 stops28h 25m
Air Canada
Thu 10/11:15 pm
BCN
-
SJC
2 stops40h 43m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/1$700
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 9/286:00 am
SJC
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MAD
1 stop18h 05m
Iberia
Fri 10/3012:55 am
MAD
-
SJC
1 stop20h 44m
Iberia
Deal found 6/29$701
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/16:35 pm
SJC
-
MAD
2 stops28h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 10/3111:15 am
MAD
-
SJC
2 stops19h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/1$702

Find 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 July 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$573
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$260
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,343
From San Jose to Europe
One-way flight from San Jose to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Europe that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Europe that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Fri 10/9

6:35 pm-9:00 am

2 stops29h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 10/18

11:15 am-12:01 pm

2 stops57h 46m

$702

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Wed 8/19

1:24 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops17h 11m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/16

11:00 am-9:22 pm

1 stop19h 22m

$710

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Wed 8/19

5:10 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/16

11:10 am-8:10 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$719

San JoseBarcelona

SJC - BCN

SJCBCN

San Jose

Wed 8/19

12:03 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 32m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/16

7:40 am-10:01 pm

2 stops23h 21m

$719

San JoseMadrid

SJC - MAD

SJCMAD

San Jose

Mon 9/7

2:10 pm-9:00 am

2 stops33h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/21

12:45 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops41h 12m

$726

San JoseMilan

SJC - MXP

SJCMXP

San Jose

Mon 8/3

6:30 am-1:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 8/19

3:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$745

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Thu 8/6

6:40 am-8:05 am

1 stop16h 25m

Zurich

Thu 8/20

10:10 am-10:43 am

2 stops33h 33m

$748

San JoseMilan

SJC - MXP

SJCMXP

San Jose

Mon 10/12

6:00 am-9:25 am

2 stops18h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 12/2

12:00 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops20h 54m

$751

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Fri 8/14

10:20 pm-8:05 am

1 stop24h 45m

Zurich

Fri 8/21

10:10 am-10:58 pm

1 stop21h 48m

$755

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Tue 8/18

6:40 am-8:05 am

1 stop16h 25m

Zurich

Tue 8/25

10:10 am-9:41 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$755

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe (average of $353). Flying from San Jose, California to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $654). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe?

The price you pay for your flight from San Jose, California to Europe may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 July 1, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andScandinavian 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

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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 16h 40m. Fly via United Airlines, KLM, or British Airways to get the fastest option. There are 5951 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Europe (average of $353). Flying from San Jose, California to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $654). 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 6 airlines flying from San Jose to Europe

Discover the top 6 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 July 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$432Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$439Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$509Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$530Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$537Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$655Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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