Cheap flights from San Diego to San Jose (SAN - SJC) from $30

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SAN — SJC
oct. 3 — oct. 101

The best prices from San Diego to San Jose are usually found in August or July, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC)

All the information you need to plan the best SAN to SJC flight in 2023: compare San Diego to San Jose flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Jose.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$276

One-way from

$81
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
From San Diego to San Jose
One-way flight from San Diego to San Jose

SAN - SJC

Price

$276 - $468

SJC

Temperature

50 - 69.8 °F

SJC

Rainfall

0 - 3.1 inches

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

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 110% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from San Diego to San Jose at least 61 days early can save you up to 68% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Diego to San Jose for as little as $168 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $234 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Jose from San Diego. Users have commonly found prices around $150 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $69. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to San Jose (SAN - SJC)?

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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to San Jose

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Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from San Diego to San Jose

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Cheap San Diego to San Jose flights in September & October 2023

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Non-stop flights to San Jose from San Diego

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One-way flights to San Jose from San Diego

The cheapest one-way flights from San Diego to San Jose
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SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

jeu. 10/19

Nonstop1h 28m

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lun. 10/23

Nonstop1h 29m

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

mer. 10/18

Nonstop1h 28m

San Jose

mer. 10/25

Nonstop1h 29m

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

mer. 10/18

1 stop11h 18m

San Jose

jeu. 10/19

Nonstop1h 29m

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

lun. 12/4

Nonstop1h 57m

San Jose

lun. 12/11

Nonstop1h 20m

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

mer. 10/18

1 stop5h 06m

San Jose

jeu. 10/19

Nonstop1h 29m

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

jeu. 10/26

Nonstop1h 28m

San Jose

lun. 10/30

Nonstop1h 29m

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

mar. 10/10

1 stop14h 13m

San Jose

dim. 10/15

Nonstop1h 29m

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

ven. 12/22

Nonstop1h 39m

San Jose

lun. 1/1

Nonstop1h 25m

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

dim. 11/12

1 stop5h 47m

San Jose

jeu. 11/16

1 stop6h 07m

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Deals found on 9/27

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Delta from San Diego to San Jose. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Diego to San Jose flights.

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 4 different airlines have flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC) on a regular basis. There are 15 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 28m.

Can I find flights from San Diego to San Jose for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to San Jose for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $61, but on average you can expect to pay $76.

Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to San Jose for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Diego to San Jose under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Diego to San Jose is less than $83.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to San Jose for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Diego to San Jose within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from San Diego to San Jose?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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

How many flights depart from San Diego to San Jose on average per day?

On average 30 flights depart from San Diego to San Jose per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 47% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 30% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 23% of flight departures

How long is the flight from San Diego to San Jose?

A quick flight from San Diego to San Jose can take about 1h 28m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $61. San Diego and San Jose are separated by a distance of 419 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to San Jose round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to San Jose round-trip from $61. You may be able to fly from San Diego to San Jose for 59% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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 $30 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $77 and Delta from $89 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to San Jose?

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 (84%), British Airways (82%) and Southwest (78%).

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

The cheapest flight price from San Diego to San Jose is $36. On average you can expect to pay $119. The most popular route, (San Diego - San Jose), can usually be booked for $61.

What does SAN to SJC mean?

SAN stands for San Diego Airport, while SJC stands for San Jose Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for San Diego to San Jose

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Diego to San Jose

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Diego to San Jose choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$39Average$100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$69Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$98Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$176Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from San Diego to San Jose

See what time of day planes typically take off from San Diego to San Jose
5%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
39%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
39%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
17%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Jose

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Diego to San Jose
Sunday14daily flights
Monday24daily flights
Tuesday8daily flights
Wednesday10daily flights
Thursday22daily flights
Friday22daily flights
Saturday8daily flights

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