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$100 Find Cheap Flights from New York to San Jose

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Cheapest round-trip
$200
Overall average: $414
Frontier
Mo 4/20Do 4/23
JFK - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$100
Typical prices: $187-$464
Multiple Airlines
Mi 3/4
EWR - SJC • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from New York to San Jose (NYC-SJC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to San Jose that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to San Jose

Mo, Apr 20 - Do, Apr 23
Frontier Logo
7:30 am - 6:02 pm
JFK
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SJC
13h 32m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:57 pm - 6:30 am
SJC
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JFK
8h 33m
1 stop
$200Frontier
Mi, Apr 15 - Mo, Apr 20
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11:30 am - 6:02 pm
EWR
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SJC
33h 32m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:02 pm - 4:20 pm
SJC
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EWR
18h 18m
1 stop
$220Multiple Airlines
Mo, Mrz 9 - Di, Mrz 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 7:25 pm
EWR
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SJC
13h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:59 pm - 6:59 am
SJC
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EWR
11h 00m
1 stop
$223Multiple Airlines
Mi, Mrz 4 - Mi, Mrz 11
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 2:45 pm
LGA
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SJC
10h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 5:30 pm
SJC
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LGA
8h 30m
1 stop
$251Southwest
Mi, Mrz 18 - Di, Mrz 24
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6:05 am - 1:41 pm
EWR
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SJC
10h 36m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 10:17 am
SJC
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EWR
8h 22m
1 stop
$252United Airlines
Di, Apr 28 - Sa, Mai 2
Southwest Logo
2:15 pm - 9:00 pm
LGA
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SJC
9h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 7:15 pm
SJC
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LGA
8h 00m
1 stop
$256Southwest
Di, Apr 14 - Di, Apr 28
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4:00 pm - 9:45 pm
LGA
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SJC
8h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 9:39 am
SJC
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LGA
7h 44m
1 stop
$257Delta
Di, Mrz 3 - Sa, Mrz 7
Delta Logo
2:30 pm - 9:18 pm
EWR
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SJC
9h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:35 pm - 9:34 am
SJC
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EWR
7h 59m
1 stop
$257Delta
Mo, Mrz 2 - Di, Mrz 10
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3:59 pm - 10:31 pm
JFK
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SJC
9h 32m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 7:00 am
SJC
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JFK
8h 45m
1 stop
$279American Airlines
Mi, Apr 8 - Sa, Apr 18
American Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 12:06 pm
JFK
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SJC
8h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:05 pm
SJC
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JFK
11h 05m
1 stop
$282American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to San Jose flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to San Jose to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from New York to San Jose? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to San Jose, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to San Jose, California departing in April.

What is the cheapest New York to San Jose flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to San Jose costs $545 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and San Jose (SJC). Over the past month, flights between Newark Airport (EWR) and San Jose (SJC) were, on average, 8% cheaper than other New York-San Jose routes. This is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to San Jose?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to San Jose clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For New York to San Jose, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Jose back to New York, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Jose?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to San Jose, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York to San Jose is January, where tickets cost $256 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $463 and $422 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$100
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to San Jose

When to book flights from New York to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to San Jose based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to San Jose

  • Are there direct flights from New York to San Jose?

    You can find multiple direct flights connecting New York City to San Jose daily. JetBlue provides most of the frequent nonstop flights along this route. However, other companies such as Alaska Airlines and United Airlines offer indirect flights with cheaper rates, usually making stops at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • What is the best way to get to downtown San Jose from SJC?

    The distance from SJC to downtown San Jose is about 3.9 miles, and you can conveniently get there via bus line 22 or trams in about 32min. If you’re in a hurry and want to the reach the city center quickly, a taxi will get you there in about 8min.

  • What is the best way to get to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from downtown New York City?

    Depending on which part you're coming from, there are various ways to commute from downtown New York to JFK. Those coming from Manhattan and want a cost-effective journey should use the subway, with the trip lasting about an hour. There are also trains and taxis which take about 45min to cover the same distance, albeit at a higher cost.

  • Are there any hotels near the airports in New York?

    There’s an array of comfy hotels in New York that offer courtesy shuttle services to and from the various airports. Close to Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), you’ll find Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown, while Hampton Inn New York - LaGuardia Airport is a fantastic hotel near LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Spending a night at these establishments guarantees you a smooth and easy ride to the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to San Jose?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to San Jose was $100 for a one-way ticket and $200 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and San Jose?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to San Jose?

    There are 3 airports in New York (Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, and New York LaGuardia.) and only 1 airport in San Jose (San Jose). The cheapest flights are generally found on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Jose flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to San Jose?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to San Jose flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to San Jose?

    The Airbus A321 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to San Jose flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to San Jose?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and San Jose, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to San Jose, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to San Jose are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $383 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $357 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to San Jose?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to San Jose.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to San Jose?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Jose from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to San Jose?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Jose with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to San Jose?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Jose from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to San Jose

  • If you are flying out from any of the numerous airports in New York City, you’ll have plenty of parking options for your car. Suppose you’re departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). If you’re picking up or dropping off someone, get a short-term, on-site parking ticket. Off-site parking is handy if you’re on a budget. Still, there are long-term parking lots for several days.
  • When you fly out of New York, endeavor to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight. However, wait times may vary depending on the day and time of travel. Therefore, check with your airline on their check-in timings. Going through the website helps confirm the security line wait times, and you’ll be able to adjust your transit accordingly.
  • The majority of the airports in New York provide services for passengers with mobility limitations. It’s thus crucial to make early arrangements with your airline to take advantage of these services. Notable services include aids such as wheelchair service and accessible restrooms. You’ll get similar services when you land at San Jose International Airport (SJC).
  • Those arriving late at San Jose International Airport (SJC) will quickly get a comfortable hotel for the night. If you’re landing at San Jose International Airport (SJC), consider booking a room at Sterling Inn, a 6-minute drive away. This establishment offers fabulous amenities such as 24h front desk service, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.
  • If you are traveling with the young ones, be sure to get a space for them to play and relax. Those using John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will find JetBlue Junior at Terminal 5 helpful. If you’re departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Terminal B is where the kids will find space to play. It’s located on the Eastern Concourse in the main hall.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to San Jose

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4283 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

boarded at 5:30 pm, pushed away from gate at 6pm ... takeoff was not until ~6:45pm; disappointing

Smooth boarding, pleasant and professional lady checking us in. Crew service was excellent, again pleasant, but professional. Nice touch-down on landing! Thank you Delta. 💗

Paid for wifi that didn't work. No plug in seat to work. No entertainment.

We departed early and made up time in the air allowing us to arrive 30 minutes early. Capt was incredibly genuine and thanked every passenger for flying with Delta. Completely humble and professional!

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

The entertainment screens were not working and there was no air condition the entire flight. Very uncomfortable.

It was Delta, but the flight attendants were stressful and disrespectful. I am a diamond member a travel weekly. I have not had a negative thing to share in quite some time. But this was noticeable.

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

Survey sent before we actually left. Delay after delay. Now a crew problem.

I love flying with United. Unfortunately, I flew on an older plane with minimal upgraded technology (no Bluetooth functionality or handy charging ports). Otherwise, the flight was great and even arrived early.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

They cancelled my flight last minute, forcing me to rebook with another airline.

A bottled or canned drink, whether water or soda would have been appreciated upon settling in and flying, without being charged for it.

I waited for 4+ extra hours to even board when i was fighting off a cold. So i was sitting there in the airport with a fever and chills while spirit wasted my time. Then once on the plane we had at least an extra hour of taxiing before and after takeoff. Really poor airline, no amenities to speak of, and a lack of organization that will just ruin your experience.

Very positive in both directions. Safe travels, nice staff, lost and found in fact found my phone under my chair! I was out of cash after my NYC trip otherwise I would've offered a reward for helping my day out immensly! Thanks you so much Spirit staff!

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Like: seats that don't move; fast boarding; engaging crew; low-prices; individual gate at LGA; access to restrooms at the gate Dislike: no water on the flight

The flight was cancelled at the last minute. Will never fly Spirit again. Without a doubt the worst airline around.

My flight was delayed several times and eventually cancelled. Then the re-booked flight for 8pm was delayed multiple times over, and eventually it would have forced me to be at the airport for 9 hours. I accepted a rebook for the following day, fortunately I was able to stay with my friend again in New York, but if I didn’t have him as a resource it would have been much more upsetting.

Great experience for my first time on Spirit. Wey clean plane, great staff, very smooth. Gave food and entertainment “poor” simply because there was no option for NA….i did not get food nor did I order WiFi….so not a fair assessment but neither would giving top marks without experiencing. Overall, great experience.

Everything was fine. I'm average height and I pack light. I'm ready for my Spirit flight.

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