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Cheapest round-trip
$351
Typical prices: $378-$583
Alaska Airlines
Sat 12/8Sat 12/8
EWR - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$150
Typical prices: $246-$334
Frontier
Sun 12/9
EWR - SJC • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Newark Airport and San Jose. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Most punctual • 86% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $273 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 07m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Newark to San Jose (EWR-SJC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Newark to San Jose

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:31 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
10h 31m1 stop Portland
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6:43 pm - 5:55 amSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
8h 12m1 stop Portland
$351Alaska Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 3:52 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
11h 22m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:22 pm - 6:00 amSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
10h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$356American Airlines
Sat, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 6
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:28 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
8h 28m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 12:58 amSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
7h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$356Delta
Wed, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 2
Delta Logo
4:00 pm - 10:12 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
9h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:30 am - 5:40 pmSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
8h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$356Delta
Tue, Dec 15 - Wed, Jan 6
United Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 8:53 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
10h 08m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:45 am - 9:26 pmSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
9h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
$357United Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
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4:45 pm - 10:59 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
9h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:14 pm - 12:59 amSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
7h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$357United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:31 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
10h 31m1 stop Portland
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:43 pm - 5:55 amSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
8h 12m1 stop Portland
$357Alaska Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Wed, Jan 6
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 2:08 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
10h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:58 pm - 11:54 pmSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
7h 56m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$357American Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
Frontier Logo
10:26 pm - 3:03 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
19h 37m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:48 pm - 12:29 amSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
29h 41m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$371Frontier
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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10:26 pm - 1:45 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
18h 19m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles
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2:40 pm - 10:48 amSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
17h 08m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$381Frontier
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Newark Airport to San Jose flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Newark Airport to San Jose?

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to San Jose typically range from $378 to $583. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $351, on Alaska Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newark Airport to San Jose?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newark Airport to San Jose. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 35% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to San Jose?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to San Jose at $353 round-trip.
•December ($668) and November ($580) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 89% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Newark Airport to San Jose the cheapest?

Flights from Newark Airport to San Jose are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 56% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Newark Airport to San Jose flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$150
Beat the crowds with an average 50% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 76% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Newark Airport to San Jose

When to book flights from Newark to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newark 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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Your Newark Airport to San Jose flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Newark Airport to San Jose?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to San Jose:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Newark Airport to San Jose?

    A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to San Jose takes 00m, covering 2,540 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Newark Airport to San Jose?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Newark Airport to San Jose flight?

    Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to San Jose range from $378 to $583, with an average of $475 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Newark Airport to San Jose flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $475 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Newark Airport to San Jose?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $273 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $1,182 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Newark Airport to San Jose?

    United Airlines is the only airline operating Newark Airport to San Jose flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Newark Airport to San Jose?

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

  • Have flight prices from Newark Airport to San Jose changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $351 to $2,843. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Newark Airport to San Jose looking right now?

    One-way fares from Newark Airport to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?

    San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Europcar
    • Fox
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Newark Airport to San Jose?

    Flights from Newark Airport to San Jose usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Newark Airport to San Jose?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Newark Airport to San Jose?

    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 Newark Airport to San Jose route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 22m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Newark Airport to San Jose pass through?

    One-stop flights from Newark Airport to San Jose most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Newark Airport to San Jose?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Newark Airport to San Jose. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $426 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $642, a difference of $216.

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Newark Airport to San Jose?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 07m, compared with 8h 17m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 8h 18m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • What is the time difference between Newark Airport and San Jose?

    San Jose is 3 hours behind Newark Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in San Jose?

    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.

Your guide to booking Newark Airport to San Jose flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $426, about $216 less than Sunday fares (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 56% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Newark Airport to San Jose trip for October. Fares historically average $353 round-trip in that month - typically $315 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Los Angeles Airport (LAX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $273 round-trip on this route - about $909 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Jose Airport.

    • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
    • Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
    • Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

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