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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.

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).

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $350 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $1,182 for nonstop.

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 9% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the New York to San Jose route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $411 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $548, a difference of $137. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to San Jose route, 0% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 0 minutes.

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

A nonstop flight from New York to San Jose takes 0h 00m, covering 2,549 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
• Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 0h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 34% above the route average of $447. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $317 to $3,164. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New York to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $161, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 04m, compared with 8h 16m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h 20m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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.

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
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from New York to San Jose range from $358 to $571, with an average of $447 over the past 12 months. Anything below $358 counts as a good deal.