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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

Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 1
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7:00 am - 8:00 pmEWR-SJC
16h 00m1 stop
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11:40 am - 5:54 amSJC-EWR
15h 14m1 stop
$230Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 1:45 pmEWR-SJC
9h 15m1 stop
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6:18 pm - 5:59 amSJC-EWR
8h 41m1 stop
$232Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 4
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 12:25 pmEWR-SJC
8h 10m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:06 am - 11:54 pmSJC-EWR
9h 48m1 stop
$249American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
5:22 am - 12:20 pmEWR-SJC
9h 58m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 4:55 pmSJC-EWR
7h 45m1 stop
$251American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 4:25 pmLGA-SJC
13h 25m1 stop
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6:30 am - 5:45 pmSJC-LGA
8h 15m1 stop
$256Southwest
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Tue, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 24
Southwest Logo
2:30 pm - 9:50 pmLGA-SJC
10h 20m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 11:25 pmSJC-LGA
13h 40m1 stop
$260Southwest
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 9:06 pmLGA-SJC
12h 46m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:14 pmSJC-LGA
13h 44m2 stops
$261United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 29
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 10:17 pmLGA-SJC
8h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:20 pm - 11:43 pmSJC-LGA
7h 23m1 stop
$277Delta
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Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 4
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:17 amEWR-SJC
8h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:20 pm - 11:32 pmSJC-EWR
7h 12m1 stop
$277Delta
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Tue, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:01 pmLGA-SJC
9h 01m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:17 pmSJC-LGA
7h 47m1 stop
$351United Airlines
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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?

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 $646 on the route between Newark Airport (EWR) and San Jose (SJC). It 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 $326 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $458 and $417 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to San Jose, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$112
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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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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 $112 for a one-way ticket and $230 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?

    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 Boeing 777 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, 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 $404 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 $350 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 4242 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

10.0 ExcellentGordon, Jul 2025GEG - OAK
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Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

It was 2 hours 45 minutes late, for no apparently clear reason.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

At first, we were on the runway for about an hour, literally. The Captain did explain that the Control Tower just had a change shift (sounds like an unrealistic excuse) and then that we had to change a runway. A regular economy seat is made for 12 yo twiggy. I understand Delta wants to push for an upgrade, but after sitting in a Comfort seat and in First class. I would say First class is not worthy of my money. The landing was delayed because of the weather in NYC, I don't hold that against Delta, of course. The Captain did alert us to that upon takeoff in Vegas and again as we reached NY.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

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.

They changed my seats after I checked in and I was stressed from the time I saw that information until just before boarding, when the gate attendant fixed it, but it shouldn't have happened. And if it couldn't be prevented, then the people on the phone I spoke with should have done something to help, which they did not, nor did they offer me compensation, just meaningless apologies.

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

Deplaning was delayed because of Jetbridge equipment issues in MKE, causing an issue on an otherwise great flight.

Not really their fault, but a 4.5 hour delay is pretty brutal

we were delayed going into and out of Newark Airport by 3-4 hours each way. Excuses/reasons given were misleading. Weather was cited at first when there was NO weather issue. Turns out Newark had a shortage of staff and runway construction. United knew this and should have NOT scheduled flights when they know we would be delayed so long. I will avoid United and EWR airport at all cost going forward. Delta never looked so good.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

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

We arrived 4 hours early and still almost missed the flight because they weren’t able to access one of the boarding tickets. They then sent hour bags late and we were all of our without clothing and eventually had to take an expensive cab back and forth to the airport as they wouldn’t deliver the bag which arrived late at night that day and we would have to wait until noon the began day (messing up a second day of plans). Also, all the food has dairy or pork. No vegan or even vegetarian option in the flight—even for purchase.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

Pathetic check in experience at JFK. Everything is self check in. Not enough staff present to help with when the check in process or the kiosk gets stuck. Staff present not welcoming or pleasant at all. On the other hand the NY based flight crew was great. Courteous and friendly throughout the flight. Special meals leave a lot to be desired. Kids meals should be made available when kids are flying and same goes for special kids meals too.

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

Delays on all NY flights. There was no communication on why but they didn’t say it was weather. Other carriers were not delayed.

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

They cancelled our flight without warning OR a refund. Never doing business with American Airlines again! This is the second AA booked trip in a row that we've had challenges with.

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

The seat belt was lengthy enough that I did not need an extender. Courteous and helpful flight attendants.

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Seats were comfortable but dont recline at all. Checkin online was easy but didnt provide a gate until last minute. Flight attendants were very unkind, not friendly and didnt go over safety procedures in case of a crash. No free snacks or beverages, not even water.

Spirit airlines was extremely uncomfortable. The seats were hard.. the constant up selling (from lack of food or even water to $15 for wi fi ) was annoying. Not a recommended airlines

Our experience was not a good one. Our flight got cancelled and was not given any accommodations due to the inconvenience. We lost time on our vacation due to this inconvenience

Terrible-extreme delay with very little communication, plane was overfull, luggage was returned on baggage claim in filthy condition.

I was traveling with my son and it was our first time with spirit so I didn’t realize our seats weren’t assigned. They scrambled and gave us seats next to each other. Also My son got sick on the plane and they really took care of him. Super family friendly crew and experience!

Great. I didn't eat or drink anything, nor did I have an option to be entertained, so i answered "okay"... but those categoriesreally don't apply. Everything else was great.

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