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$134+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to San Jose, CA (SJC)

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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SJC
Jun 4 — Jun 111
Thu 6/4
Thu 6/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New York to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/236:30 am
EWR
-
SJC
1 stop10h 09m
American Airlines
Sat 9/269:55 am
SJC
-
EWR
1 stop10h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Thu 9/1712:05 pm
EWR
-
SJC
1 stop9h 32m
Delta
Wed 9/2312:45 pm
SJC
-
EWR
1 stop8h 20m
Delta
Deal found 5/2$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 9/2410:25 am
EWR
-
SJC
1 stop11h 12m
Delta
Mon 9/285:00 pm
SJC
-
EWR
1 stop10h 08m
Delta
Deal found 4/30$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 8/136:00 am
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Mon 8/2412:40 pm
SJC
-
JFK
1 stop9h 34m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/95:40 pm
LGA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Thu 6/1111:40 am
SJC
-
LGA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/273:30 pm
JFK
-
SJC
2 stops10h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 6/26:00 am
SJC
-
JFK
1 stop11h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/4$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:55 am
LGA
-
SJC
1 stop10h 50m
Southwest
Sat 6/66:30 am
SJC
-
LGA
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:00 am
EWR
-
SJC
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 8/291:10 pm
SJC
-
EWR
1 stop8h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 8/1911:30 am
JFK
-
SJC
2 stops10h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 9/97:13 pm
SJC
-
JFK
2 stops12h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/183:20 pm
EWR
-
SJC
1 stop9h 21m
Delta
Fri 8/2112:40 pm
SJC
-
EWR
1 stop9h 18m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1010:20 am
LGA
-
SJC
1 stop13h 05m
Southwest
Sun 7/198:40 pm
SJC
-
LGA
1 stop12h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 8/2012:05 pm
EWR
-
SJC
1 stop9h 32m
Delta
Mon 8/2410:20 pm
SJC
-
EWR
1 stop8h 17m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$313

Find flight deals from New York to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 May 5, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$134
(United Airlines)

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Average price

$438
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to San Jose 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 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to San Jose that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan Jose

LGA - SJC

LGASJC

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 33m

San Jose

Tue 9/8

7:15 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$338

New YorkSan Jose

LGA - SJC

LGASJC

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 33m

San Jose

Tue 9/8

7:15 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$338

New YorkSan Jose

LGA - SJC

LGASJC

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/20

12:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops11h 55m

San Jose

Tue 8/25

8:15 pm-8:10 am

2 stops8h 55m

$348

New YorkSan Jose

LGA - SJC

LGASJC

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/29

2:00 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops11h 35m

San Jose

Sat 6/6

6:30 am-8:30 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$349

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/6

6:06 am-12:48 pm

1 stop9h 42m

San Jose

Thu 6/11

7:10 pm-6:23 am

1 stop8h 13m

$358

New YorkSan Jose

LGA - SJC

LGASJC

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/19

7:29 am-1:03 pm

1 stop8h 34m

San Jose

Tue 9/22

8:45 am-11:22 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$372

New YorkSan Jose

LGA - SJC

LGASJC

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/3

2:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Jose

Sun 6/7

9:40 am-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$383

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/1

1:59 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop11h 15m

San Jose

Tue 6/16

6:35 am-6:07 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$408

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/7

9:00 am-3:53 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Jose

Tue 6/9

6:35 am-6:07 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$408

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/9

6:20 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Jose

Fri 6/12

6:12 pm-7:04 am

1 stop9h 52m

$408

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to San Jose in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 New York-San Jose, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-San Jose, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-San Jose, California 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 New York-San Jose, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from New York to San Jose, California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 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 New York to San Jose, California?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Jose, California (average of $61). Flying from New York to San Jose, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 New York to San Jose, California?

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

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

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to San Jose, California on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to San Jose, California, 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 $152.

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

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

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 41m.

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

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

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 45m.

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

About 36% of weekly flights between New York and San Jose have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 70 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

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

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 May 5, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from New York to San Jose have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,332 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,332 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,332 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,332 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,332 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,332 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,638 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,332 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to San Jose. 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 into for flights to San Jose from New York?

    Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, San Jose is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Jose from New York. Booking flights from New York to San Jose (SJC) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from New York from 7 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from New York to San Jose, California in about 8h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 22m. There are 2555 mi between New York and San Jose, California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to San Jose, California is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $89 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at $151 and $185 round-trip. These flights start at 77% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $76 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $108 and Alaska Airlines from $109 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from New York to San Jose, California are New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Jose, Newark - San Jose and New York LaGuardia - San Jose.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Jose, California (average of $61). Flying from New York to San Jose, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 New York to San Jose

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$151Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$185Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$213Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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