$29 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to California

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Best California Flight Deals from San Jose

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$61
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$158
San Diego
San Diegononstop$58
Palm Springs
Palm Springsnonstop$189
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$203
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$242
Bakersfield
Bakersfield2 stops$601
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$588
Redding
Redding1 stop$425
Imperial
Imperial2 stops$308
Reno
Reno1 stop$100
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$93
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$61
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$158
San Diego
San Diegononstop$58
Palm Springs
Palm Springsnonstop$189
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$203
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$242
Bakersfield
Bakersfield2 stops$601
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$588
Redding
Redding1 stop$425
Imperial
Imperial2 stops$308
Reno
Reno1 stop$100
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$93

Cheap Flight Deals from San Jose to California (SJC-USCA)

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to California

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Jose to California.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:30 amSJC-LAS
1h 30mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:04 pm - 11:29 pmLAS-SJC
1h 25mnonstop
$45Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:30 amSJC-LAS
1h 30mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:04 pm - 11:29 pmLAS-SJC
1h 25mnonstop
$47Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Wed, May 21
Frontier Logo
2:33 pm - 4:05 pmSJC-LAS
1h 32mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:12 pm - 1:40 pmLAS-SJC
1h 28mnonstop
$59Frontier
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 2
Frontier Logo
7:41 pm - 9:13 pmSJC-LAS
1h 32mnonstop
Frontier Logo
5:10 pm - 6:41 pmLAS-SJC
1h 31mnonstop
$79Frontier
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Mon, May 12 - Thu, May 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 11:52 amSJC-SAN
1h 32mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:59 pm - 10:38 pmSAN-SJC
1h 39mnonstop
$117Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
7:20 pm - 10:45 pmSJC-SAN
3h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 12:25 pmSAN-SJC
5h 40m2 stops
$122Southwest
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:45 amSJC-SAN
1h 30mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 10:03 amSAN-SJC
1h 38mnonstop
$127Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 10:25 pmSJC-SAN
4h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 8:35 amSAN-SJC
1h 35mnonstop
$132Southwest
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Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
Delta Logo
2:25 pm - 3:59 pmSJC-LAS
1h 34mnonstop
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 1:30 pmLAS-SJC
1h 30mnonstop
$137Delta
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 2
Delta Logo
7:05 pm - 11:28 pmSJC-LAS
4h 23m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 1:30 pmLAS-SJC
1h 30mnonstop
$147Delta
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Thu, May 29 - Tue, Jun 3
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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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from San Jose to California.

The cheapest ticket to California from San Jose found in the last 72 hours was to San Diego, at $74 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 $143.

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 $467, 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 October, when tickets cost $85 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $216 and $183 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 Thursday, with Sunday 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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$29
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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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 AirlinesSJC-LAXNov 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 AirlinesSJC-BURSep 2024
The TSA process is very short and quick. No need to come 2 hours ahead.
MariaFlew with Alaska AirlinesSJC-SANSep 2024
Fox car rental was very slow at their desk for getting a car.
JamesFlew with Alaska AirlinesSJC-SANJun 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 AirlinesSJC-SANApr 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 $167 on average. Morning departures are around 56% 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 $260.

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 $71 one-way - $110 round-trip; Los Angeles $107 one-way - $204 round-trip; San Diego $80 one-way - $136 round-trip

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 9968 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.1Food
8.5Crew
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It was my first time flying Alaska Airlines and first time flying from Santa Rosa airport. The staff was very professional and friendly. Their instructions were clear and any question was answered satisfactorily. My seat was comfortable and the in-flight beverage service very adequate for the duration of the flight. We arrived ahead of the scheduled landing time and deplaning was simple. I look forward to flying with Alaska again.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025STS - LAX
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It was my first time flying Alaska Airlines and first time flying from Santa Rosa airport. The staff was very professional and friendly. Their instructions were clear and any question was answered satisfactorily. My seat was comfortable and the in-flight beverage service very adequate for the duration of the flight. We arrived ahead of the scheduled landing time and deplaning was simple. I look forward to flying with Alaska again.

Flight attendant took my carefully folded coat and flung it across the aisle to the bin across the way. Where one of the passengers rescued it for me, because that just wasn’t right!!

the flight was delayed twice and then delayed from taking off.

I’m New to Alaska Airlines. I was not able to connect to WiFi on either leg of my flights to/from Santa Rosa. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable ride.

All good. Great food and entertainment when there isn’t any on a one hour flight

Flight was delayed twice, I was forced to check my bag, and the only offered water or apple juice on the flight

The flight was delayed over two and a half hours thus causing me to miss my best friend’s funeral. All because the flight crew had to get more rest. That was the reason stated. I understand however very unfortunate. Glad everyone is well rested and resting in peace.

All good except both the outbound and return flights were delayed about 1 1/2 hrs.

Not great. My flight was canceled due to a mechanical problem and I could not get rebooked for the same day. I needed to get to my destination yesterday, not today. I was able to book with another airline but it was a layover and ultimately a 1 hour flight took me 12 hours. Normally I like Alaska much more than Southwest, but Southwest came through with a not terrible price for same day.

The plane was late arriving. The Alaska people did a great job of turning it around quickly and getting us off. We took off about 35 minutes after it reached the gate.

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.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

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

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Rough day of travel all the way around. Wrong info given to us multiple times and mistakes in their booking making our trip 10 hours longer than planned. I’m bummed because I fly Delta all the time and love them. Mistakes happen. Just bummed that this was a rare trip our whole family was traveling together.

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Last minute 2-3 hr delay in flight schedule; no explanation Unexpected extra $52 charge What's the benefit of choosing a cheap airline if you trick people last minute and force them to pay extra last minute? Did not appreciate being cornered.

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

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

I was comfortable because I upgraded. I would not have been comfortable in economy. It was a short flight so there was limited food service and no inflight entertainment.

I thought since I upgraded my seat I would get some perks. Free water, free snacks. Free carry on luggage.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

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