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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Europe

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
London
London1 stop$757
Paris
Paris2 stops$754
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$656
Athens
Athens2 stops$783
Istanbul
Istanbul2 stops$848
Lisbon
Lisbon2 stops$802
Dublin
Dublin2 stops$793
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stops$775
Milan
Milan2 stops$723
Zurich
Zurich2 stops$799
Copenhagen
Copenhagen2 stops$745
Munich
Munich2 stops$883
Berlin
Berlin2 stops$847
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$917
Prague
Prague2 stops$712
London
London1 stop$757
Paris
Paris2 stops$754
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$656
Athens
Athens2 stops$783
Istanbul
Istanbul2 stops$848
Lisbon
Lisbon2 stops$802
Dublin
Dublin2 stops$793
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stops$775
Milan
Milan2 stops$723
Zurich
Zurich2 stops$799
Copenhagen
Copenhagen2 stops$745
Munich
Munich2 stops$883
Berlin
Berlin2 stops$847
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$917
Prague
Prague2 stops$712

Book Cheap San Jose to Europe 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 Europe 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Europe

Sun, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:17 am - 9:00 am
SJC
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KEF
19h 43m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 8:00 pm
KEF
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SJC
14h 15m
1 stop
$575Alaska Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20
Virgin Atlantic Logo
7:15 am - 12:15 pm
SJC
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MAD
20h 00m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:50 am - 8:17 am
MAD
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SJC
31h 27m
2 stops
$656Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
United Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 1:15 pm
SJC
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BCN
21h 35m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 10:36 pm
BCN
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SJC
43h 21m
2 stops
$707United Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18
British Airways Logo
6:00 am - 8:50 am
SJC
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BCN
17h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:40 am - 10:16 am
BCN
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SJC
32h 36m
1 stop
$708British Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
United Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 8:20 am
SJC
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BCN
16h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 10:36 pm
BCN
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SJC
43h 21m
2 stops
$711United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
British Airways Logo
6:00 am - 8:50 am
SJC
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BCN
17h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:40 am - 8:49 pm
BCN
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SJC
19h 09m
1 stop
$712British Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 12
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 9:55 am
SJC
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MAD
17h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:55 am - 10:58 pm
MAD
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SJC
20h 03m
1 stop
$756Delta
Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 12
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 9:55 am
SJC
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MAD
17h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:58 pm
MAD
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SJC
23h 58m
2 stops
$758Delta
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 18
Icelandair Logo
8:00 am - 12:05 pm
SJC
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ZRH
19h 05m
2 stops
Icelandair Logo
1:00 pm - 11:26 pm
ZRH
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SJC
19h 26m
2 stops
$943Icelandair
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11
Icelandair Logo
1:24 pm - 12:05 pm
SJC
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ZRH
37h 41m
2 stops
Icelandair Logo
1:00 pm - 11:26 pm
ZRH
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SJC
19h 26m
2 stops
$950Icelandair
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Europe flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Europe, 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 Europe is January, when tickets cost $117 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $552 and $528 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$306
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
Flight from San Jose to Madrid

FAQs - booking Europe flights

  • How do I get to San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) from downtown San José?

    You can take the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) rail and bus system, which offers several routes that connect downtown San José to the airport. The Line 60 bus gets you to the airport in 30 minutes from Diridon Station. Though expensive, a taxi is convenient, especially if you have more luggage.

  • Which airlines fly non-stop from San José to Europe?

    British Airways, Finnair, American Airlines, and Iberia have direct flights from San Jose to Europe, specifically London. You’ll find direct flights departing from San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). London is the only European destination served by direct flights from San Jose.

  • Which airlines have Business Class flights from San José to Europe?

    For Business Class flights from San Jose to Europe, consider booking United Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, or Alaska Airlines. You’ll enjoy exclusive access to airline-specific lounges, priority services, comfortable seating, spacious cabins with extra legroom, gourmet dining onboard, and in-flight entertainment.

  • What lounges are available at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC)?

    If you’re looking for a place to relax at San José Mineta International Airport before your flight to Europe, you can check into The Club At SJC A15 or The Club At SJC A8, which can be accessed by paying at the door. They feature showers, designated resting areas, free high-speed internet, comfortable seating, dining options, charging points, and entertainment options.

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

    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 Europe.

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

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

    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 Europe 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 Europe?

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Europe

  • Common layover cities for one-stop flights from San Jose to Europe include Atlanta (ATL), Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA), Salt Lake City (SLC), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Houston (IAH), New York City (JFK), and Minneapolis (MSP). The layover city depends on the flight route.
  • Multiple airlines have eco-friendly flights from San Jose to Europe. Consider booking Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, United Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch, Iberia, Condor, and ITA Airways, which emit less CO₂. They have adopted various sustainable measures to lower carbon emissions.
  • If you’re looking for airlines with the best carry-on weight allowance on flights from San Jose to Europe, you can book with Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, or United Airlines, which have no maximum carry-on weight limit. However, your carry-on bag shouldn’t be larger than 22” x 14” x 9” and fit in the storage bins above the seats, while your personal item should easily fit under the seat in front of you.
  • Passengers with special dietary needs on flights from San Jose to Europe can find a special menu on Air France, KLM Royal Dutch, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, or British Airways. Special meals served onboard include diabetic, kosher, lactose-free, gluten-free, low-calorie, low-sodium, Muslim, vegan, bland, child, and infant meals. You can request your meal when making a reservation or contact your airline at least 24 hours before flight departure.
  • San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) offers several services and amenities for passengers with limited mobility. You’ll access wheelchair assistance, restrooms equipped with stalls, boarding assistance, accessible parking spaces, wheelchair-accessible elevators, and hidden disability sunflower lanyards.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Jose to Europe? 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12356 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.0Food
Airline reviews

I had to cancel my trip due to medical reasons. I have been unable to cancel online through either Kayak or Alaska Airlines.. I am trying to get my insured trip reimbursed by XCover. They are requiring a notice of cancellation or not using to get my refund. Please help me get that information. I have been unable to get this information from either Kayak or Alaska Airlines.

2.0 MediocreDave, May 2026
PSP - SEA
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I had to cancel my trip due to medical reasons. I have been unable to cancel online through either Kayak or Alaska Airlines.. I am trying to get my insured trip reimbursed by XCover. They are requiring a notice of cancellation or not using to get my refund. Please help me get that information. I have been unable to get this information from either Kayak or Alaska Airlines.

Alaska is by far the best airline to fly with 😍

They were flexible and able to get me home a day earlier due to a family members illness. Flight was on time and great friendly crew.

Affirmed my disability by allowing me to board when most accessible. Very parable, helpful and friendly staff. Smooth flight overall! I always fly Alaska when possible! Thank you!

Agent could not provide me a boarding pass for the second leg of my flights - yet with a partner airline. Not understood.

I had to change my flight last minute due to a medical emergency. Their agent was compassionate and extremely helpful. This airlines really cares about making travel, for fun, work, or an emergency a customer-focused experience. Thank you!

More efficient with checking lines and boarding/checking bags when needed.

They were really helpful with every question and my kids had never been on a plane and the staff made them feel comfortable

Overall, it was a good flight. My only quip- they made us check our carry on bags when there was plenty of overhead space left. My wife and I thought maybe the aircraft was really full, but that wasn’t the case. There were a number of open seats, and even more overhead compartments with no luggage. A minor annoyance, sure, but when we intentionally didn’t check luggage to make it easier, it was disappointing to have to do it anyways.

The flight would have been very good , if not dor the constantly screaming baby in the row behind me. Is there a way to isolate people traveling with infants? This is not the first time this has happened to me.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

In general, I've had excellent experiences with Iberia flights and will continue to use them. In this last flight there were two things that didn't go right. I didn't get the kosher meal I had pre-requested when I had checked in on-line. Things worked out OK as we ended up eating the fish and vegetarian choices, which were really good. The other issue was that some movies for me and my wife started fine but after 8-12 minutes the content just switched to something else. The flight attendant reset our entertainment systems, but the problem persisted. We ended up choosing other movies/TV shows that did work fine.

Awful. They didn't even show concern that her connecting flight( Dallas to Mardrid) was gone/missing. I don't understand how that is even possible. Rudest answer from one of the crew was that American Airlines sold the tickets to somebody else. My daughter was not in the list.

The flight was canceled on a Thursday last minute. I lost thousands of dollars in hotels and car rental

Excellent lie flat seat for premium economy! Great staff. Bad food . Not so great entertainment. My bag didn’t make it either.

Really like the idea experience on this airline I will use again

Plane delayed due to weather. Plane boarded, then told to unboard due to a maintenance issue.

the seats were so cramped you could barely move. it was difficult to eat when passengers would recline their seats. the seats were so flimsy and unstable that whenever someone got in and out of their seat, it bounced like a spring back in your face. the movies were nice. the food was terrible. even though the conditions were terrible, they tried to pressure passengers to relocate their seats to accommodate adults who were related and wanted to sit next to each other, even after the passengers expressed that they did not want to move for that purpose. on the connecting flight, the “service” consisted of items for purchase. even though the flight was only 45 minutes, once again passengers (including me) were pressured to relocate for people to sit next to each other. they couldn’t be apart for 45 minutes? this was much less compelling than being apart for an 8 hour flight.

Everything went smoothly, and we even arrived 40min earlier than scheduled, on an Orland-Madrid route.

The staff was very nice and helpful. Some of the best crew I have met.

Suddenly, I don't find my flight back on the app Help Ticket 0757345716866 Hoeflich Flight back Sunday ib5333 Ib2629 Ib4268

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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