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$112+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — NYC
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:57 pm
SJC
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JFK
1 stop8h 33m
Frontier
Mon 5/47:30 am
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:57 pm
SJC
-
JFK
2 stops36h 03m
Frontier
Mon 4/207:30 am
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$231
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:57 pm
SJC
-
JFK
1 stop8h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/214:40 pm
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop20h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/278:20 pm
SJC
-
JFK
1 stop31h 10m
Frontier
Mon 5/47:30 am
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$241
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:40 am
SJC
-
EWR
1 stop8h 19m
Hawaiian Airlines
Wed 3/114:29 pm
EWR
-
SJC
1 stop9h 27m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/2$244
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/216:15 am
SJC
-
EWR
1 stop13h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/284:31 pm
EWR
-
SJC
1 stop20h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/711:38 am
SJC
-
JFK
1 stop24h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/114:00 pm
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop9h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:40 am
SJC
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/35:00 pm
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop20h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 3/48:50 am
SJC
-
EWR
1 stop9h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 3/116:05 am
EWR
-
SJC
1 stop10h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 3/48:50 am
SJC
-
LGA
1 stop8h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 3/73:10 pm
LGA
-
SJC
1 stop9h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 3/46:00 am
SJC
-
JFK
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 3/104:11 pm
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop9h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/286:20 am
SJC
-
LGA
1 stop10h 21m
Delta
Sat 3/76:00 am
LGA
-
SJC
1 stop9h 39m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$256

Find flight deals from San Jose to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$221
(Frontier)

One-way from

$112
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$268
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-New York (NYC) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Jose-New York (NYC) flights.
From San Jose to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from San Jose to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to New York 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to New York that are best for you.

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San JoseNew York

SJC - LGA

SJCLGA

San Jose

Wed 3/4

8:50 am-7:53 pm

1 stop8h 03m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/7

3:10 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$254

San JoseNewark

SJC - EWR

SJCEWR

San Jose

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-5:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Newark

Tue 3/17

3:58 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$257

San JoseNewark

SJC - EWR

SJCEWR

San Jose

Tue 3/3

8:50 am-9:29 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Newark

Sat 3/7

2:00 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$257

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Tue 5/5

8:05 pm-7:11 am

1 stop8h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/12

7:25 am-12:18 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$257

San JoseNewark

SJC - EWR

SJCEWR

San Jose

Wed 3/4

8:50 am-9:29 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Newark

Sat 3/7

2:00 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$257

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Wed 4/1

8:35 pm-7:08 am

1 stop7h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/14

7:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$257

San JoseNew York

SJC - LGA

SJCLGA

San Jose

Wed 3/11

10:50 pm-10:43 am

1 stop8h 53m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/17

3:00 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$257

San JoseNew York

SJC - LGA

SJCLGA

San Jose

Wed 3/18

10:55 pm-9:12 am

1 stop7h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/24

10:26 am-9:16 pm

2 stops13h 50m

$262

San JoseNew York

SJC - LGA

SJCLGA

San Jose

Wed 4/8

6:20 am-6:59 pm

1 stop9h 39m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-3:08 pm

2 stops12h 08m

$262

San JoseNew York

SJC - LGA

SJCLGA

San Jose

Tue 3/3

6:20 am-8:20 pm

2 stops11h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$262

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to New York in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Jose, California-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to New York. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San Jose, California to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 17 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to New York (average of $96). Flying from San Jose, California to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Jose, California to New York?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Jose, California to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of 1-stop itineraries from San Jose, California to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Jose, California to New York?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Jose, California to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $216.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Jose, California to New York?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Jose, California to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 23m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Jose, California to New York?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Jose, California to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 24m.

How often are flights from San Jose to New York delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between San Jose and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 46 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Jose to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Jose to New York. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to New York?

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to New York. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York from San Jose; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the San Jose airport to New York. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to San Jose (SJC) from San Jose’s city center.

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

    United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Jose, California to New York in just under 8h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 04m. The distance from San Jose, California to New York is about 2555 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to New York round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Jose, California to New York is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $129 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Frontier, starting at $143 and $150 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 63% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to New York one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $95 and $96 on Southwest and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

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

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Jose, California to New York?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Las Vegas?

    Fremont Street Experience, Stratosphere Tower, and Fountains of Bellagio are currently the most popular points of interest in Las Vegas at the moment. Those on a layover in Las Vegas interested in visiting Fremont Street Experience, Stratosphere Tower, or Fountains of Bellagio can do so by traveling 5.9 mi, 4.3 mi, and 2.3 mi, respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Those landing in Las Vegas looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $54 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Jose, California to New York flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to New York 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 New York?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to New York (average of $96). Flying from San Jose, California to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 New York

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$129Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$143Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$150Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$198Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$223Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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