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$94+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to New York, NY (NYC)

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SJC — NYC
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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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 December 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/164:35 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop10h 40mDelta
Wed 1/77:00 amJFK - SJC
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/2$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/73:27 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Fri 12/126:59 amJFK - SJC
1 stop15h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:25 pmSJC - LGA
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Sat 1/108:20 amLGA - SJC
1 stop11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:40 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop8h 46mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/75:17 pmJFK - SJC
2 stops26h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:18 amSJC - JFK
1 stop10h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/65:28 pmJFK - SJC
1 stop26h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$304
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:36 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop7h 54mFrontier
Thu 1/87:59 amJFK - SJC
1 stop13h 37mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:20 amSJC - EWR
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Wed 1/72:30 pmEWR - SJC
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/2$319
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:18 amSJC - EWR
1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/65:30 pmEWR - SJC
1 stop19h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$330
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/53:27 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Fri 12/126:59 amJFK - SJC
1 stop15h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$337
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:52 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop8h 37mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/811:30 amJFK - SJC
1 stop11h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$349
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/248:00 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/87:59 amJFK - SJC
1 stop13h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$351
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/143:27 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Thu 12/186:59 amJFK - SJC
1 stop14h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$353

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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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$94
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$417
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One-way flight from San Jose to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($52 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 December 2025

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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

Mon 1/26

8:30 pm-9:10 am

2 stops9h 40m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/3

7:15 am-2:15 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$248

San JoseNewark

SJC - EWR

SJCEWR

San Jose

Mon 3/2

8:05 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop17h 24m

Newark

Sat 3/7

4:29 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$252

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Mon 3/2

12:45 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop24h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/7

4:25 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$256

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Tue 3/3

2:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/7

4:25 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$256

San JoseNew York

SJC - LGA

SJCLGA

San Jose

Fri 1/9

8:25 am-9:00 pm

2 stops9h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/13

7:15 am-2:15 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$259

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Wed 1/7

6:15 am-7:28 pm

1 stop10h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/14

4:23 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$259

San JoseNew York

SJC - LGA

SJCLGA

San Jose

Mon 1/12

8:05 pm-8:59 am

2 stops9h 54m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/16

2:59 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$262

San JoseNewark

SJC - EWR

SJCEWR

San Jose

Mon 2/2

6:15 am-6:24 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Newark

Fri 2/6

4:36 pm-9:48 am

1 stop20h 12m

$263

San JoseNew York

SJC - LGA

SJCLGA

San Jose

Fri 1/9

6:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/12

10:55 am-9:55 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$266

San JoseNew York

SJC - LGA

SJCLGA

San Jose

Fri 1/9

9:50 am-11:39 pm

2 stops10h 49m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/12

1:59 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops11h 56m

$267

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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 November 28, 2025.

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 85 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to New York (average of $64). Flying from San Jose, California to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $202). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Jose, California to New York at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose, California to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to New York. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose, California to New York flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 78% 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.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $290.

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 20% of weekly flights between San Jose and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 37 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 December 4, 2025.
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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

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?

    Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and Delta can get you from San Jose, California to New York in just under 9h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 44m. 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 JetBlue. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $118 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $128 and $143 round-trip. Users have found that JetBlue is 65% 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 $96 and $104 on Spirit Airlines and American 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, Fountains of Bellagio, and Stratosphere Tower 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, Fountains of Bellagio, or Stratosphere Tower can do so by traveling 5.9 mi, 2.3 mi, and 4.3 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 $49 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to New York (average of $64). Flying from San Jose, California to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $202). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$154Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$158Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$261Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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