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$140+ 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 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — NYC
Jun 28 — Jul 51
Sun 6/28
Sun 7/5
1 adult, Economy
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1811:00 pm
SJC
-
LGA
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Mon 8/246:30 am
LGA
-
SJC
1 stop11h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/26$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Thu 9/107:00 am
SJC
-
LGA
1 stop13h 20m
Southwest
Wed 9/166:55 am
LGA
-
SJC
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/24$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:30 am
SJC
-
LGA
1 stop11h 00m
Delta
Fri 8/145:00 pm
LGA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 58m
Delta
Deal found 5/26$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Sat 10/247:16 pm
SJC
-
LGA
2 stops10h 47m
American Airlines
Wed 10/287:30 am
LGA
-
SJC
1 stop9h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/24$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 8/111:24 pm
SJC
-
EWR
1 stop7h 32m
Delta
Wed 8/195:59 pm
EWR
-
SJC
1 stop8h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/28$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/256:10 am
SJC
-
EWR
1 stop8h 40m
Delta
Wed 9/26:00 am
EWR
-
SJC
1 stop8h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/26$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Sat 9/1912:50 pm
SJC
-
LGA
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Sat 9/269:40 am
LGA
-
SJC
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/28$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Tue 8/2510:20 am
SJC
-
LGA
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Thu 8/273:25 pm
LGA
-
SJC
1 stop10h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/28$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Mon 8/106:10 am
SJC
-
EWR
1 stop8h 40m
Delta
Tue 8/186:15 am
EWR
-
SJC
1 stop8h 54m
Delta
Deal found 5/28$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/256:10 am
SJC
-
EWR
1 stop8h 40m
Delta
Sun 8/306:00 am
EWR
-
SJC
1 stop8h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/26$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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.
Mon 8/2410:10 pm
SJC
-
EWR
1 stop9h 19m
Delta
Thu 8/276:00 am
EWR
-
SJC
1 stop8h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/25$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/229:51 am
SJC
-
JFK
1 stop8h 34m
Delta
Wed 9/27:45 am
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 5/26$297

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 May 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$262
(Southwest)

One-way from

$140
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$430

Good one-way deal

$125 or less
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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 May 29, 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Fri 8/21

7:11 pm-6:18 am

1 stop8h 07m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/27

4:40 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$297

San JoseNewark

SJC - EWR

SJCEWR

San Jose

Fri 9/25

2:40 pm-4:02 pm

1 stop22h 22m

Newark

Wed 9/30

7:20 am-3:51 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$333

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Sun 9/13

2:40 pm-6:04 am

1 stop12h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/19

4:46 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$367

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Sun 9/13

9:05 am-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/20

4:45 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$368

San JoseNew York

SJC - LGA

SJCLGA

San Jose

Thu 10/8

7:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop13h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/13

10:45 am-6:10 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$372

San JoseNew York

SJC - LGA

SJCLGA

San Jose

Sat 7/4

6:50 am-8:20 pm

1 stop10h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/9

3:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$373

San JoseNewark

SJC - EWR

SJCEWR

San Jose

Fri 9/18

9:39 am-11:29 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Newark

Sat 10/3

9:30 am-3:52 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$378

San JoseNewark

SJC - EWR

SJCEWR

San Jose

Fri 8/21

6:37 pm-7:29 am

2 stops9h 52m

Newark

Tue 8/25

1:22 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$407

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Tue 11/24

11:45 am-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/28

7:05 am-2:09 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$408

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Thu 10/1

2:40 pm-6:04 am

1 stop12h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/9

4:00 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$409

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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 May.
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.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to New York

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to New York (average of $91). Flying from San Jose, California to New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $195). 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California to New York?

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 50% 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 $169.

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 27% of weekly flights between San Jose and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 75 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

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 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 May 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,265 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,265 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,265 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,429 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,265 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,422 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,265 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,265 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
2,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,265 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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?

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest can get you from San Jose, California to New York in just under 8h 07m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 15m. The distance from San Jose, California to New York is about 2561 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 $94 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $100 and $143 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 74% 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 Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $85. Users have also found prices from $96 and $108 on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Jose - Newark or San Jose - New York LaGuardia, San Jose - New York John F Kennedy Intl is the most popular route from San Jose, California to New York.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to New York (average of $91). Flying from San Jose, California to New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $195). 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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to New York. 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 May 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$143Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$223Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$256Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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