San Jose

$54+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA 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.
LAX — SJC
Apr 10 — Apr 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riverside to San Jose are usually found in January or December, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to San Jose

Cheapest flights from Riverside to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/68:16 am
LAX
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 18m
Frontier
Mon 4/138:32 pm
SJC
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$83
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/306:07 pm
LAX
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 18m
Frontier
Mon 4/68:32 pm
SJC
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$84
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 4/295:11 pm
LAX
-
SJC
1 stop25h 01m
Frontier
Mon 5/46:39 pm
SJC
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$99
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Fri 4/38:16 am
LAX
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 18m
Frontier
Mon 4/68:32 pm
SJC
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$100
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 5/16:09 pm
LAX
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 18m
Frontier
Mon 5/46:39 pm
SJC
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$101
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/177:38 pm
LAX
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 18m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:39 pm
SJC
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 4/246:09 pm
LAX
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 18m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:39 pm
SJC
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Thu 4/210:03 am
LAX
-
SJC
1 stop8h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/68:32 pm
SJC
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Thu 4/210:03 am
LAX
-
SJC
1 stop8h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/138:32 pm
SJC
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$117

Find flight deals from Riverside to San Jose

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to San Jose flight deals. Data was last updated March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$83
(Super.com)

One-way from

$54
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$204
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles Los Angeles-San Jose flight deals.
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From Riverside to San Jose
One-way flight from Riverside to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($3 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to San Jose that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

10:55 am-5:20 pm

1 stop6h 25m

San Jose

Wed 5/13

6:40 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$171
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/2

7:00 am-8:16 am

Nonstop1h 16m

San Jose

Mon 4/13

1:59 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$193

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

7:00 am-8:16 am

Nonstop1h 16m

San Jose

Sat 4/11

3:37 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$193

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

6:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 00m

San Jose

Sat 4/11

3:10 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$203

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

6:20 am-1:45 pm

2 stops7h 25m

San Jose

Wed 4/29

6:40 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$208

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

7:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 25m

San Jose

Mon 4/13

7:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$213

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

5:30 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

San Jose

Mon 5/18

3:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$230

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

11:36 am-12:52 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

San Jose

Sun 4/5

8:35 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$241

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 4/10

5:10 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 05m

San Jose

Mon 4/13

7:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$248

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

8:45 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

San Jose

Wed 4/15

1:59 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$265

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to San Jose

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to San Jose. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riverside to San Jose, California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to San Jose, California (average of $32). Flying from Riverside to San Jose, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $62). 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 R1V to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 March 11, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Riverside to San Jose, California at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riverside to San Jose. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Riverside to San Jose, California

Explore weekly flight availability from Riverside 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 March 11, 2026.

The most flights from R1V to SJC are scheduled on a Thursday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 March 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from Riverside to San Jose by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Jose from Riverside?

    Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, San Jose is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Jose from Riverside. Booking flights from Riverside to San Jose (SJC) should be relatively easy as there are 28 daily inbound flights from Riverside from 8 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Riverside to San Jose, California flight route?

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

    For as low as $193, Southwest can have you in San Jose, California from Riverside in 1h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 308 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $29. Users have also found prices from $29 and $58 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Riverside to San Jose, California?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Riverside to San Jose, California on time: United Airlines (100%), Finnair (100%), Frontier (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riverside to San Jose, California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $29. While the most popular route (Los Angeles Los Angeles - San Jose) can be booked for $117 on average, our data indicates $350 when flying from Riverside to San Jose, California.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to San Jose, California (average of $32). Flying from Riverside to San Jose, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $62). 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 Riverside to San Jose

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$68Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$107Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$128Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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