$46 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to California

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Cheap Flights from San Jose to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$72
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$129
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$127
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$191
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$129
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$163
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$703
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$468
Redding
Redding1 stop$202
Reno
Reno1 stop$143
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$115
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$72
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$129
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$127
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$191
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$129
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$163
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$703
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$468
Redding
Redding1 stop$202
Reno
Reno1 stop$143
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$115

Book Cheap San Jose to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose to California 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 San Jose to California

Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8
Frontier Logo
4:06 pm - 5:31 pm
SJC
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LAX
1h 25mnonstop
Frontier Logo
10:47 am - 12:09 pm
LAX
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SJC
1h 22mnonstop
$72Frontier
Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8
Frontier Logo
4:06 pm - 5:31 pm
SJC
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LAX
1h 25mnonstop
Frontier Logo
10:47 am - 12:09 pm
LAX
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SJC
1h 22mnonstop
$73Frontier
Sat, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 10:31 pm
SJC
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LAS
4h 46m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:42 am
LAS
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SJC
1h 42mnonstop
$101Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:34 am - 12:10 pm
SJC
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LAS
1h 36mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:58 pm - 10:56 pm
LAS
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SJC
4h 58m1 stop
$105Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2
Delta Logo
1:20 pm - 6:40 pm
SJC
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LAS
5h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:40 am - 1:05 pm
LAS
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SJC
3h 25m1 stop
$107Delta
Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 3
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 8:50 pm
SJC
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SAN
3h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
SAN
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SJC
1h 30mnonstop
$127Southwest
Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 4:55 pm
SJC
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SAN
6h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
SAN
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SJC
1h 30mnonstop
$128Southwest
Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:52 pm - 9:17 pm
SJC
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SAN
1h 25mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:59 pm - 10:35 pm
SAN
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SJC
1h 36mnonstop
$130Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Sat, Jan 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 7:15 pm
SJC
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SAN
1h 30mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 9:16 am
SAN
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SJC
13h 01m1 stop
$131Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 11
Delta Logo
2:25 pm - 10:18 pm
SJC
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SNA
7h 53m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:30 am - 1:34 pm
SNA
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SJC
6h 04m1 stop
$185Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Jose to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from San Jose found in the last 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at $57 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $57.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Jose to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $332, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to California, 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 San Jose to California is February, when tickets cost $92 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $232 and $227 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Jose to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Jose to California, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from California back to San Jose, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to California, 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 San Jose to California, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$46
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from San Jose to Los Angeles

Flights from San Jose to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Jose to California 
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines
SJC
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LAX
Nov 2024
Make sure to arrive at the airport early. On my recent flight from LAX to San Jose, the plane departed 20 minutes ahead of schedule. It seemed like all passengers were on board, and the aircraft was ready for takeoff.
MohammadFlew with Spirit Airlines
SJC
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BUR
Sep 2024
The TSA process is very short and quick. No need to come 2 hours ahead.
JamesFlew with Alaska Airlines
SJC
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SAN
Jun 2024
It’s pretty simple there. It’s one of the better airports.TSA has never been a problem for me there it moves and is mostly efficient… I was happy that we didn’t have to takeoff our shoes, which surprised me. They’re always seems to be long walk to the gates coming and going not sure why that is
JoonwonFlew with Alaska Airlines
SJC
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SAN
Apr 2024
The airplane is a quite small one, compared to the regular size, so pls be ready for some restrictions on carry on bags.

FAQs - booking California flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to California?

    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 San Jose to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Jose to California 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 San Jose to California?

    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 from San Jose to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Jose to California?

    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 from San Jose to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $286 on average. Morning departures are around 17% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $333.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Jose to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $116 one-way - $227 round-trip; Los Angeles $114 one-way - $184 round-trip; San Diego $134 one-way - $183 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Jose to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to California. 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 San Jose to California? 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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11656 reviews
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Did not have In flight service on my round trip due to turbulence. I did not partake in In flight entertainment. Flight descending into LAX was very turbulent. It would have been nice if the pilot communicated with us during that rough descent into LAX to ease the minds of some of us more nervous flyers.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - LAX
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Did not have In flight service on my round trip due to turbulence. I did not partake in In flight entertainment. Flight descending into LAX was very turbulent. It would have been nice if the pilot communicated with us during that rough descent into LAX to ease the minds of some of us more nervous flyers.

They canceled my flight with only a couple hours before checking in at the airport and offered no alternatives to get home.

Was notified the departure would be late. Later on it was suddenly on time. Traffic by LAX was horrendous, and I missed the flight.

I wasn’t able to check in prior to arriving at the airport, I was told by the agent I may not get a seat on the plane as others were waiting for seats, I sat there for 2 hours before being assigned a seat, very stressful. The plane was delayed. Overall not a great travel experience for a 44 minute flight.

Larger seats and more room would elevate the experience. Otherwise, it was good!

They changed our flight from a one stop 3 hour layover to a non-stop. Saved us hours and got us there sooner.

The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

You need a n/a category. Too short a flight for food. I love flying on Alaska from Santa Rosa Airport!

Check in went pretty well and you didn't lose my bag. After I got a drink from the drink cart they charged me for it, and at the crazy overpriced airport rates. Never had that happen before, is that an american thing? what madness.

I was delayed several times. Missed a very important event. The airline only provided a $12 voucher after being delayed 3 times.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

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

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

Late departure by 1:45min. No explanation why. During boarding inconsistent policing of their baggage rules. Before takeoff and lamdimg strange obsession with window shade and armrest positions. Don't know why they care. 15 min tarmac delay on arrival, they blamed airport congestion but we were the o lh flight waiting, it was clear it was due to poor staff planning (only one ground crew to receive airplanes and multiple arrivals) Got there but was rrally lame the whole trip.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

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