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Cheap flight deals 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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8:09 pm - 8:41 amLGA-SJC
15h 32m2 stops
4:40 pm - 1:00 pmSJC-LGA
17h 20m2 stops
$160Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
8:09 pm - 8:41 amLGA-SJC
15h 32m2 stops
5:45 pm - 2:25 pmSJC-LGA
17h 40m2 stops
$187Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
6:00 am - 11:47 amLGA-SJC
8h 47m1 stop
6:10 am - 7:03 pmSJC-LGA
9h 53m1 stop
$198American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 8
4:34 pm - 10:12 pmJFK-SJC
8h 38m1 stop
6:10 am - 7:12 pmSJC-JFK
10h 02m1 stop
$215American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 8
12:25 pm - 6:00 pmLGA-SJC
8h 35m1 stop
8:30 am - 7:56 pmSJC-LGA
8h 26m1 stop
$216United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 27
12:25 pm - 6:00 pmLGA-SJC
8h 35m1 stop
10:55 pm - 1:19 pmSJC-LGA
11h 24m2 stops
$221United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 20
2:00 pm - 9:43 pmLGA-SJC
10h 43m1 stop
1:00 pm - 11:40 pmSJC-LGA
7h 40m1 stop
$256Delta
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Wed, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 27
7:30 am - 1:35 pmJFK-SJC
9h 05m1 stop
1:00 pm - 11:47 pmSJC-JFK
7h 47m1 stop
$256Delta
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Wed, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 27
1:45 pm - 8:28 pmJFK-SJC
9h 43m1 stop
9:23 pm - 11:23 amSJC-JFK
11h 00m1 stop
$361JetBlue
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Fri, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 2
12:30 pm - 8:28 pmLGA-SJC
10h 58m1 stop
9:23 pm - 8:34 amSJC-LGA
8h 11m1 stop
$368JetBlue
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Fri, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 2

Flights from New York to San Jose - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from New York to San Jose.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from New York to San Jose cost $168 and was between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Jose. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $281.

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

The average price of all flights from New York to San Jose clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Jose on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from New York to San Jose. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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 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 September, where tickets cost $278 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $428 and $416 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to San Jose?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York to San Jose, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to San Jose, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to San Jose?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting New York to San Jose were found on Spirit Airlines ($160) and American Airlines ($198). American Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $128.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and San Jose?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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March

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$128
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase 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.
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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 $128 for a one-way ticket and $160 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 Newark Liberty Airport to San Jose flight route.

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

    JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer 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 A220-300 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?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Jose from New York?

    Dallas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York to San Jose.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to San Jose are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $348 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $354 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to San Jose

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $218 or less one-way and $481 or less round-trip.
  • 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.
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Top 5 airlines serving from New York to San Jose

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to San Jose. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to San Jose? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10966 reviews
8.6crew
8.2boarding
8.0entertainment
7.4food
7.9comfort
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

6.0 GoodDan, Apr 2024LGA - DEN
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

Service was good for such a short flight. Small plane but smooth flight.

The flight was delayed but we got to our final destination.

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The helpful attitude of the staff, and being a wheelchair passenger everyone was helpful and understanding. The trip was made comfortable by the upgraded seat which was given without my request, that was a great surprise. Thank you Delta.

Everything went well with the flight. But one of the flight attendants had on inappropriate pants. She had on an old worn out pair of sweat pants. The back seam was unrivaled and should not have been worn for work. If I had not seen her in the airport with the standard type of luggage, I certainly would not have thought she was working for Delta. Not a good look at all for representation.

Great!! I haven’t had a bad experience with them.

The plane was one hour late cause they were doing some reparations with us on the plane no mention I was in the first seat and the door was open the entire time with 8 degrees! The plane was totally dirty no mention old ! The staff was nice but no put together, the attention to details and passenger experience is missing and i always travel first !!! Is better the lounge than the plane! KLM/air France every details is taken care maybe you need a creative creator or experience client need asap was terrible and not memorable for the price that I payed very dissatisfied

Boarding super slow with people allowed to linger in aisles

There were multiple delays but JetBlue tried to make the boarding and departure process as quick and efficient as possible. The crew was as detached from reality as could be, meaning: not very friendly and just doing things by the numbers.

40 minute delay before take off after boarding flight. Bright lights throughout night flight due Issues with light panels. In flight Entertainment nonfunctional

Another horrible Jet Blue experience. This airline has suffered the biggest decline of all from best to worst. TVs didn’t work (again). internet was temperamental. Boarded late and couldn’t get organized to serve snacks.

I hate their constant delays! It’s as if I cannot confidently make plans for timing when I'm traveling with them. I slept through it, so all I can say is it was good.

There was no wheelchair or wheelchair escort at the gate..unacceptable

From bag drop to boarding, it was great. In-flight is a little different. The seats were a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight. The rest of the cabin crew except for Eva was wonderful. Eva was not friendly at all. I've had to personally encounter her twice in-flight. First time was when I had to go to the lavatory in the back of the plane, and since it was the first for me to board such tiny plane, I didn't know we were using the crew toilet. She was giving me an attitude while telling me where and how to open it since it's not the regular push to open type of door. The second one was when I had to throw trash then use the lavatory again. I asked where to throw them, and unfortunately she was the only crew in the back doodling on her phone, she had to point it out to me with an attitude then told me to wait on the carpet, which I understand because I didn't realize that, but she could have been nicer. After all, I'm a paying customer, and assisting a passenger who isn't knowledgeable about the aircraft is one of the things she's there for. The rest of the experience and crew from bag drop to in-flight were excellent except for her.

It took an hour to get my bag after landing. Not exaggerating

Boarding process on JetBlue is an absolute disgrace. I can’t believe they can’t figure out a better way to board everyone. They called people with disabilities, mosaic and group A all at once and it was a disaster

We flew halfway to our destination (NYC to Burlington) and turned around due to a mechanical issue (landing gear wouldn’t retract automatically). We turned back to JFK for JetBlue’s benefit as we landed safely at JFK and could've just as easily landed safely in Burlington on our Christmas Day flight. Instead the company directed the crew to return the plane to more easily service the aircraft. The passengers landed 3 1/2 hours later and JetBlue gave each passenger $50 for the trouble. Hardly fair compensation to be separated from family on Christmas Day.

There were weather issues and coding problems whatever those refer to, but JetBlue, for two days in a row was unbelievably late. Several hours late, resulting in almost no sleep for passengers like me.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Nice flight, nice crew but no cookie or napkin with my seltzer.

The flight was canceled. Got rebooked to Chicago and when we arrived our luggage where to there. They were going to our original destination the day after. They would not deliver them to our house. We had to go pick them up.

737 Max was leaking water into the cabin through the windows. Overhead bins opened on landing. Bad bad plane.

Other than the two hour delay, it was fine. Of course they were very professional and kept us informed throughout the whole delay..

Easy boarding in group 2. Landed 1/2 hr early. Delicious cookie snack.

Good. The wife was not working but then it got resolved.

Missed this flight due to delays from my previous flight

Easy peasy. Crew was great. Take-off and landing nice anc chill (good job by the pilot). Thank you UA!

The plane was delayed coming in and on the tarmac. I was coming from another flight so it made for a very long day. The stewardess kept trying to slam the overhead bins closed and I was worried that she had damaged my new luggage. They ran out of snacks and lccdsddd me a hummus box which was nice. It took them a very long time to pick up the garbage so I could not go to the washroom and had little time. To prepare for disbarment. The TV system was hard to control from the armrest and picture wasn’t clear. The crew did apologize several times for the lateness. It took the Denver airport an unusually long time to de-ice the plane.

The flight was excellent, provided that we had inclement weather. We departed earlier than scheduled and arrived early. There was a little turbulence, but nothing to be worried about.

pleased with overall experienced, but seats in coach are tight.

Don't often sit in 1st class. Our experience was great.

The 2 hour delay was frustrating but our crew did a great job getting us out quickly and keeping communication especially with the people who had connecting flights

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

American always delays flight so it stressful getting the next connection

Flight was 2 1/2 hours late and information at the gate was inaccurate and inconsistent with online data.

Nothing really nondescript, the flight attendants were friendly and helpful.

Our flight was delayed for the following reason. No captain for our initial departure time with pushed our departure time back by two hours and to make matters worse there was a rain delay. American Airlines needs to do better with staffing the flights

Flight was delayed 2 times, first from 6:30 to 7, then to 8:45 pm (the last flight out). There was almost NO information provided, and the first indication that something was wrong was the posting on the board. Gate attendants scarcely announced it. There was no effort to assist customers in finding other/ earlier flights and the assistance desk was understaffed with a painfully long line.

Pretty good. Would’ve been excellent if we would have left on time and the crew wasn’t late.

Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

Overall it was a good experience. Stewards were very kind and professional. The departure and arrival times were as promised. Plane was clean.

No frills, limited comfort, no food, no entertainment, but fine

The airplane was extremely hot the air conditioner wasn’t working I

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

Seats horrible. No way of getting comfortable . But flight ran smoothly

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Unfortunately not great, my flight was canceled with no notice given. I attempted to reach out to spirit airlines and have yet to receive any correspondence. I then had to book a new flight at two times the cost of the original.

The price is good but I feel that carry-on bag could be a little low and snacks prices

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to San Jose found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/3Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 08mEWR-SJC
$128
5/31Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 02mEWR-SJC
$129
5/30Thu
2 stopsDelta
10h 01mEWR-SJC
$133
5/14Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 56mEWR-SJC
$147
5/11Sat
1 stopAlaska Airlines
11h 23mJFK-SJC
$147
5/29Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
9h 34mLGA-SJC
$159
5/17Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
9h 13mLGA-SJC
$168
5/21Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
27h 35mJFK-SJC
$187
5/14Tue
1 stopJetBlue
10h 40mLGA-SJC
$201
5/15Wed
1 stopJetBlue
10h 11mJFK-SJC
$273

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Last minute flights from New York to San Jose

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to San Jose that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 16mLGA-SJC
5/29Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 20mSJC-LGA
$265
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 16mLGA-SJC
5/29Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 25mSJC-LGA
$280
4/29Mon
multi-stopDelta
9h 42mLGA-SJC
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
10h 05mSJC-LGA
$320
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
8h 14mJFK-SJC
5/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
10h 19mSJC-JFK
$320
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 30mJFK-SJC
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 15mSJC-JFK
$323
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 54mLGA-SJC
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 15mSJC-LGA
$325
5/1Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 20mLGA-SJC
5/8Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 04mSJC-LGA
$420
4/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 20mLGA-SJC
5/3Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 02mSJC-LGA
$425
4/30Tue
nonstopJetBlue
6h 26mJFK-SJC
5/7Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
11h 08mSJC-JFK
$516
4/29Mon
nonstopJetBlue
6h 26mJFK-SJC
5/3Fri
multi-stopJetBlue
10h 49mSJC-JFK
$536

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Flights to San Jose

Destination:

San Jose (SJC)United States

Return flight deals:

San Jose - New York

Cabin classes:

$281