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$49+ Cheap flights from San Diego to San Jose (SAN - SJC)

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SAN — SJC
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$86
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$49
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$138

Good round-trip deal

$118 or less

Good one-way deal

$81 or less
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/168:43 amSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/246:37 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/27$86
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/207:01 pmSAN - SJC
1 stop3h 29mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/276:00 amSJC - SAN
1 stop11h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$95
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/2712:00 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Wed 8/276:30 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$97
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Tue 9/91:35 pmSAN - SJC
1 stop10h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/166:37 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$103

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San Diego

Tue 9/16

8:43 am-10:23 am

Nonstop1h 40m

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Wed 9/24

6:37 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$86

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SANSJC

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Wed 8/20

7:01 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop3h 29m

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Wed 8/27

6:00 am-5:56 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$95

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SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Wed 8/27

12:00 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Jose

Wed 8/27

6:30 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$97

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Tue 9/9

1:35 pm-12:24 am

1 stop10h 49m

San Jose

Tue 9/16

6:37 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$103

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SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Tue 10/28

10:25 am-12:01 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$49

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Wed 8/27

1:17 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$50

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SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Sat 10/11

7:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$58

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SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Thu 10/30

6:15 am-12:01 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$80

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Fri 8/29

10:00 am-2:37 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$89

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SAN - SJC

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San Diego

Thu 9/4

6:35 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$93

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The best insider tips for San Diego to San Jose flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to San Jose trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer wider seats and 11 inches more legroom.


Spirit's Zone 1 boarding includes one personal item and a paid carry-on bag.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats offer extra comfort with a guaranteed empty middle seat.


Frontier's Zone 1 boarding is available with a carry-on purchase or special fare bundle.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Airports
SAN

Plan to arrive early at SAN due to potential traffic congestion, especially during peak hours like 4-6:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
SJC

For quick city access from SJC, use rideshare services with designated pick-up spots at all terminals, ensuring a swift exit.

Read more about SJCby Daniel Scheffler
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines and SJC

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to San Jose

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to San Jose?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to San Jose. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to San Jose is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Jose (average of $253). Flying from San Diego to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 SAN to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to San Jose is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 48% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to San Jose?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to San Jose. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to San Jose flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Jose

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Jose. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to SJC are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to San Jose, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to San Jose?

    You will need to book a flight from San Diego to San Jose if you want to fly from San Diego to San Jose. At least 7 different airlines have flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC) on a regular basis. There are 20 flights to San Jose from the San Diego airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SAN to SJC to be around 1h 25m.

  • How popular is this San Diego to San Jose flight route?

    This flight path from San Diego to San Jose was viewed by 58 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to San Jose round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to San Jose round-trip from $86. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $95, and Southwest, from $97. You may be able to fly from San Diego to San Jose for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to San Jose one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $50 and Southwest from $58 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to San Jose?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to San Jose are Spirit Airlines (86%), SkyWest Airlines (80%) and Alaska Airlines (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to San Jose?

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to San Jose is $48. On average you can expect to pay $438. The most popular route, (San Diego - San Jose), can usually be booked for $97.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to San Jose 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 Diego to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Jose (average of $253). Flying from San Diego to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to San Jose

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to San Jose. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$30Average$83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$45Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$48Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$107Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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