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Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to San Jose:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New York to San Jose takes 00m, covering 2,549 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 New York to San Jose range from $368 to $581, with an average of $457 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $457 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $379 round-trip via Dallas Love Field (DAL), compared to $1,182 for nonstop.

One-way fares from New York to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $175, which is 41% 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 New York to San Jose may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at San Jose (SJC).

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from New York to San Jose. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $410 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $594, a difference of $184.

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

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 08m, compared with 8h 08m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 8h 14m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

San Jose is 3 hours behind New York (Pacific Time vs Eastern 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.

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).

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.

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.

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.