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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to San Jose:

• Earliest: departs at 5:35 am and lands at 9:23 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 1:33 am.

The flight takes about 3h 48m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to San Jose:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Austin to San Jose takes 3h 48m, covering 1,472 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Austin to San Jose range from $305 to $637, with an average of $436 over the past 12 months. Anything below $305 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 80% above the $436 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $299 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $505 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Austin to San Jose flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $286 to $2,210. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Austin to San Jose flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Austin to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $91, which is 61% below the typical average for this route.

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Flights from Austin to San Jose usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

One-stop flights from Austin to San Jose most commonly connect through:

• San Diego (SAN) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Austin to San Jose. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $366 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $708, a difference of $342.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Austin and San Jose. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Delta

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 5h 27m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 58m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

San Jose is 2 hours behind Austin (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Austin to San Jose flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The airport has provided nursing rooms for mothers traveling with infants. The nursing rooms feature comfortable seating, changing tables, and power outlets. They are available both airside and landside. You'll find them around Gate 8 in Terminal A and Gates 18, 21, 24, and 26 in Terminal B. Also, all restrooms at SJC have baby changing facilities. The older kids also get play areas to burn off that extra energy. The play area is in Terminal B near Gate 24.

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta have lounges at AUS. You can access these lounges by paying at the door and showing your flight ticket. Only Delta runs a members-only lounge at AUS. The American Airlines lounge is in the main terminal across from Gate 22. The Delta Sky Club is also in the main terminal near Gates 2 and 4. United Club is airside on the West Concourse on the Mezzanine level across from Gate 22.

Valley Transit Authority (VTA) runs a public bus that connects SJC to downtown San Jose. Bus route 10, also known as the Airport Flyer, runs every 15-30min every day. The Ace Rail VTA Airport Flyer also provides regular service from SJC to the Santa Clara Caltrain Station. Several companies provide door-to-door shuttle services from SJC. You'll find these shared-ride shuttles on the lower level of Terminal A parking garage and the ground transportation area opposite Terminal B baggage claim. Taxis are available at the ground transportation areas of Terminals A and B.

SJC provides ramps and elevators for barrier-free access. PRM also get reserved parking spots, accessible washrooms and water fountains, wheelchair assistance, and fast-track services at SJC. Wheelchair assistance must be arranged via your airline. Low-vision passengers will have braille signage and Aira services to guide them, while hard-of-hearing passengers get TTY phones and visual paging.