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Cheapest round-trip
$253
Typical prices: $374-$585
Frontier
Sun 12/9Sat 1/6
STL - SJC • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$140
Typical prices: $225-$359
Frontier
Thu 1/4
STL - SJC • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between St. Louis and San Jose. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $302 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 51m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to San Jose (STL-SJC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to San Jose

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 6
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7:54 pm - 1:45 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SJC San Jose
19h 51m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
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9:59 pm - 9:37 pmSJC  San Jose-STL Lambert-St Louis
21h 38m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$253Frontier
Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Jan 7
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2:27 pm - 3:03 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SJC San Jose
26h 36m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:27 pm - 10:30 amSJC  San Jose-STL Lambert-St Louis
38h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
$319Frontier
Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Jan 12
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6:03 am - 5:09 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SJC San Jose
13h 06m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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7:00 am - 9:42 pmSJC  San Jose-STL Lambert-St Louis
12h 42m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City
$343Delta
Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Jan 6
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6:03 am - 2:02 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SJC San Jose
9h 59m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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6:30 am - 4:34 pmSJC  San Jose-STL Lambert-St Louis
8h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$355Delta
Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Jan 6
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3:05 pm - 8:00 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SJC San Jose
6h 55m1 stop San Diego
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2:30 pm - 10:45 pmSJC  San Jose-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$367Southwest
Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8
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3:05 pm - 8:00 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SJC San Jose
6h 55m1 stop San Diego
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2:05 pm - 11:10 pmSJC  San Jose-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$367Southwest
Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Jan 6
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2:31 pm - 9:37 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SJC San Jose
9h 06m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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3:12 pm - 11:32 pmSJC  San Jose-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$367American Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Jan 12
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2:31 pm - 9:37 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SJC San Jose
9h 06m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:20 pm - 11:55 pmSJC  San Jose-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 35m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$367American Airlines
Sun, Dec 20 - Sun, Dec 27
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5:08 pm - 10:45 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SJC San Jose
7h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:00 pm - 10:42 amSJC  San Jose-STL Lambert-St Louis
9h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$421United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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4:30 pm - 8:53 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SJC San Jose
6h 23m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:10 pm - 12:22 pmSJC  San Jose-STL Lambert-St Louis
18h 12m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$520United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for St. Louis to San Jose flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to San Jose?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to San Jose typically range from $374 to $585. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $253, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to San Jose?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to San Jose. It’s 24% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 66% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to San Jose?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to San Jose at $346 round-trip.
•April ($920) and February ($793) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 165% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to San Jose

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on STL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SJC

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Key details for St. Louis to San Jose flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$140
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 27% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from St. Louis to San Jose

When to book flights from St. Louis to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from St. Louis to San Jose based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your St. Louis to San Jose flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to San Jose?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to San Jose:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from St. Louis to San Jose?

    A nonstop flight from St. Louis to San Jose takes 00m, covering 1,710 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis to San Jose?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to San Jose flight?

    Round-trip flights from St. Louis to San Jose range from $374 to $585, with an average of $476 over the past 12 months. Anything below $374 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from St. Louis to San Jose changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $253 to $1,409. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from St. Louis to San Jose looking right now?

    One-way fares from St. Louis to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $215, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?

    San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Europcar
    • Fox
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to San Jose?

    Flights from St. Louis to San Jose usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to San Jose pass through?

    One-stop flights from St. Louis to San Jose most commonly connect through:

    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 15% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to San Jose?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from St. Louis to San Jose. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $365 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $793, a difference of $428.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to San Jose?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 51m, compared with 6h 01m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 11m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • What is the time difference between St. Louis and San Jose?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in San Jose?

    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.

Your guide to booking St. Louis to San Jose flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $365, about $428 less than Tuesday fares (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to San Jose trip for November. Fares historically average $346 round-trip in that month - typically $574 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Jose Airport.

    • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
    • Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
    • Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

More options for your flight from St. Louis to San Jose

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