American's Main Cabin Extra offers 34”-35” legroom, more than standard economy.
American's Premium Economy includes priority boarding and an 18.5” seat with 8” recline.

Popular in | November |
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Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $274 |
Round-trip from | $179 |
One-way from | $118 |
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Depart
Return
Price
New YorkSan Jose
JFK - SJC
JFKSJC
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 2/24
4:25 pm-12:08 pm
1 stop22h 43m
San Jose
Tue 3/3
2:50 pm-4:00 pm
1 stop22h 10m
New YorkSan Jose
LGA - SJC
LGASJC
New York LaGuardia
Sat 1/31
7:15 am-1:38 pm
1 stop9h 23m
San Jose
Sat 2/7
8:40 am-7:54 pm
1 stop8h 14m
New YorkSan Jose
LGA - SJC
LGASJC
New York LaGuardia
Tue 2/3
2:30 pm-10:10 pm
2 stops10h 40m
San Jose
Fri 2/6
6:40 am-5:15 pm
1 stop7h 35m
New YorkSan Jose
LGA - SJC
LGASJC
New York LaGuardia
Sat 3/7
4:45 pm-10:50 pm
1 stop9h 05m
San Jose
Wed 4/8
10:05 am-10:45 pm
2 stops9h 40m
New YorkSan Jose
JFK - SJC
JFKSJC
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 2/24
4:25 pm-9:49 am
1 stop20h 24m
San Jose
Wed 2/25
8:05 pm-4:00 pm
1 stop16h 55m
New YorkSan Jose
JFK - SJC
JFKSJC
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 2/9
6:57 pm-12:09 pm
2 stops20h 12m
San Jose
Wed 2/18
7:14 pm-4:00 pm
1 stop17h 46m
New YorkSan Jose
LGA - SJC
LGASJC
New York LaGuardia
Wed 2/4
9:15 am-8:56 pm
2 stops14h 41m
San Jose
Wed 2/11
8:40 am-9:28 pm
1 stop9h 48m
New YorkSan Jose
LGA - SJC
LGASJC
New York LaGuardia
Wed 2/11
6:00 am-12:56 pm
1 stop9h 56m
San Jose
Thu 2/19
10:35 pm-10:48 am
1 stop9h 13m
New YorkSan Jose
LGA - SJC
LGASJC
New York LaGuardia
Tue 2/24
1:00 pm-9:18 pm
1 stop11h 18m
San Jose
Sat 2/28
6:20 am-7:41 pm
1 stop10h 21m
New YorkSan Jose
LGA - SJC
LGASJC
New York LaGuardia
Wed 2/4
2:00 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop10h 20m
San Jose
Wed 2/11
6:20 am-5:29 pm
1 stop8h 09m
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The best time to book flights to San Jose is 67 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.
On average, a flight from New York to San Jose takes 13 hours 4 minutes. Flights to San Jose from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
The most popular airlines flying from New York to San Jose are Delta, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Jose are Spirit Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).
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Temperatures are generally moderate in San Jose. January’s average high is 59 degrees Fahrenheit and July’s temperatures hit an average high of 84 degrees Fahrenheit but temperatures can extend past 100 degrees Fahrenheit during intense summer days.
Peak Season
Summer (June to August) is usually the busiest time in San Jose, mainly due to summer vacations. The weather is beautiful although some days the foggy weather can blanket the San Jose skies.
Off Season
The rainy season runs from about November through March. If you plan on San Jose travel during this time, you’re likely to find some cheap flights to San Jose and discounted hotel rates.
You can take the San Jose train through the downtown area every day. Information about fares and schedules is posted around the city. The historic trolley cars run on a loop through downtown San Jose in the Christmas season and on weekends from April to September. The public buses run all year. You can also book a Super Shuttle minibus for door-to-door service.
Take a trip to the odd, yet educational, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and view the massive collection of statues and mummies. The museum even has a two-room, walk-through reproduction of an ancient subterranean tomb.
The appropriately-named “History Park” is a conglomerate of historic buildings from all over San Jose that have been brought together in an open-air museum in Kelley Park. The centerpiece is a half-scale replica 1881 Electric Light Tower, which stands 237 feet high.
Rent a car and take a day trip to one of the nearby vineyards.
During the summer months, visit the San Jose Farmers’ Market at San Pedro Square.
Music in the Park is a San Jose favorite. Free outdoor concerts featuring well-known names take the stage on Thursday nights in June.
San Pedro Square hosts free movie nights at the Cinema San Pedro on Wed. evenings from July 9-August 27. Cinema St. James in St. James Park also hosts free movies at dusk every Saturday from July 19 to August 23.
Catch a free movie during July and August at the Cinema San Pedro in San Pedro Square or the Cinema St. James in St. James Park.
Just two miles (4km) northwest of downtown San Jose, the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is an important point of entry to the city and to California generally. It functions as an alternative to Oakland International Airport and San Francisco International Airport, both about 35 miles (56km) away. Often called the “capital of Silicon Valley”, this is one of the largest cities in California , and home to the headquarters of several technology companies.
Flights to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport come in from several major hubs across the US. Since the opening of a new terminal in 2010, the previously much maligned airport has been transformed into a well-equipped and functional facility. You shouldn’t have too much trouble getting through it to San Jose.