San Jose

$76+ Cheap flights from San Diego to San Jose, CA (SAN - 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SJC
May 15 — May 221
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to San Jose are usually found in August or October, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to San Jose

Cheapest flights from San Diego to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 5/710:04 pm
SAN
-
SJC
1 stop15h 13m
Frontier
Mon 5/112:12 pm
SJC
-
SAN
1 stop6h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$141
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/309:00 pm
SAN
-
SJC
1 stop20h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/56:43 am
SJC
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$144
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/53:05 pm
SAN
-
SJC
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Thu 5/710:25 am
SJC
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/14$147
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/74:40 pm
SAN
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Tue 5/121:45 pm
SJC
-
SAN
2 stops5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/14$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/268:30 pm
SAN
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Tue 6/26:05 am
SJC
-
SAN
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/10$154
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/196:45 pm
SAN
-
SJC
1 stop3h 29m
Delta
Wed 5/207:00 am
SJC
-
SAN
1 stop3h 19m
Delta
Deal found 4/13$157
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/912:33 pm
SAN
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/112:12 pm
SJC
-
SAN
1 stop6h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 8/1510:00 am
SAN
-
SJC
1 stop6h 15m
Delta
Tue 8/185:00 pm
SJC
-
SAN
1 stop6h 42m
Delta
Deal found 4/13$161
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 6/116:05 pm
SAN
-
SJC
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Tue 6/168:05 am
SJC
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/14$163
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/104:26 pm
SAN
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/142:12 pm
SJC
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SAN
1 stop5h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$164

Find 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 April 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$141
(Frontier)

One-way from

$76
(CheapOair)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$227

Good round-trip deal

$183 or less

Good one-way deal

$132 or less
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From San Diego to San Jose
One-way flight from San Diego to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to San Jose.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to San Jose.

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

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Tue 5/26

8:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Jose

Tue 6/2

7:00 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$144

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Sat 5/2

8:50 am-5:20 pm

2 stops8h 30m

San Jose

Tue 5/5

9:55 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$152
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Mon 6/22

9:00 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Jose

Tue 6/23

7:35 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$157

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Sat 5/16

6:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 30m

San Jose

Mon 5/18

7:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop3h 19m

$165

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Sat 5/9

3:15 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop4h 13m

San Jose

Mon 5/11

2:49 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop3h 14m

$165

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Mon 5/11

6:15 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Jose

Thu 5/14

8:55 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$197

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Sat 5/16

10:59 am-5:02 pm

1 stop6h 03m

San Jose

Sun 5/17

5:59 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$201

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Mon 5/11

6:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 30m

San Jose

Thu 5/14

7:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop3h 19m

$201

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Thu 5/21

10:59 am-5:02 pm

1 stop6h 03m

San Jose

Mon 5/25

5:59 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$201
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Wed 5/13

6:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 30m

$79

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to San Jose

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to San Jose in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
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 Diego-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 San Diego-San Jose, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-San Jose, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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, California?

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 April 10, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to San Jose, California, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Jose, California (average of $32). Flying from San Diego to San Jose, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $107). 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 April 15, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to San Jose, California 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 33% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to San Jose. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to San Jose, California?

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines and SJC

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 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.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

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.

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 April 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to San Jose, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 25 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, California flight route?

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to San Jose, California in 4h 30m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. There are 417 mi between San Diego and San Jose, California.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Jose, California, with prices starting at $45. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $48 and $49, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 78% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $28 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $32 and $33, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to San Jose, California are SkyWest Airlines (93%), American Airlines (86%) and Hawaiian Airlines (86%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to San Jose, California is $68. On average you can expect to pay $314. 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, California?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Jose, California (average of $32). Flying from San Diego to San Jose, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $107). 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 April 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$45Average$125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$48Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$49Average$92FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$68Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$101Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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