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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$681
Paris
Paris2 stops$732
Madrid
Madrid2 stops$583
Athens
Athens2 stops$622
Istanbul
Istanbul2 stops$904
Lisbon
Lisbon2 stops$619
Dublin
Dublin2 stops$685
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stops$635
Milan
Milan2 stops$599
Zurich
Zurich2 stops$665
Copenhagen
Copenhagen2 stops$644
Munich
Munich2 stops$870
Berlin
Berlin2 stops$720
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop$873
Prague
Prague2 stops$643
London
London1 stop$681
Paris
Paris2 stops$732
Madrid
Madrid2 stops$583
Athens
Athens2 stops$622
Istanbul
Istanbul2 stops$904
Lisbon
Lisbon2 stops$619
Dublin
Dublin2 stops$685
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stops$635
Milan
Milan2 stops$599
Zurich
Zurich2 stops$665
Copenhagen
Copenhagen2 stops$644
Munich
Munich2 stops$870
Berlin
Berlin2 stops$720
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop$873
Prague
Prague2 stops$643

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

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28
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3:45 pm - 6:50 am
SJC
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MAD
30h 05m
2 stops
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10:50 am - 1:35 pm
MAD
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SJC
35h 45m
2 stops
$583Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23
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3:45 pm - 8:50 am
SJC
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FCO
32h 05m
2 stops
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11:55 am - 10:41 pm
FCO
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SJC
43h 46m
2 stops
$593Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28
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3:45 pm - 8:05 am
SJC
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MAD
31h 20m
2 stops
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10:50 am - 10:41 pm
MAD
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SJC
20h 51m
2 stops
$596United Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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3:45 pm - 4:40 pm
SJC
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MXP
15h 55m
2 stops
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12:20 pm - 10:41 pm
MXP
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SJC
43h 21m
2 stops
$599United Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28
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6:00 am - 9:05 am
SJC
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MAD
18h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 10:10 am
MAD
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SJC
26h 45m
2 stops
$600Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Fri, May 1
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 5:50 pm
SJC
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LIS
27h 05m
2 stops
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5:00 am - 3:08 pm
LIS
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SJC
18h 08m
2 stops
$624Delta
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 29
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11:00 pm - 2:55 pm
SJC
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LIS
31h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:00 am - 11:42 pm
LIS
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SJC
26h 42m
2 stops
$629Delta
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 22
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6:00 am - 7:35 am
SJC
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BCN
16h 35m
1 stop
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10:45 am - 9:59 pm
BCN
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SJC
20h 14m
1 stop
$658Iberia
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
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9:37 am - 10:00 am
SJC
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LHR
16h 23m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:25 pm - 8:37 pm
LHR
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SJC
16h 12m
1 stop
$681Virgin Atlantic
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 26
Virgin Atlantic Logo
3:45 pm - 12:15 pm
SJC
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LHR
36h 30m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:40 am - 8:15 am
LHR
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SJC
31h 35m
2 stops
$686Virgin Atlantic
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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 August, when tickets cost $622 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,114 and $885 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$314
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from San Jose to Lisbon

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 12061 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Food
Airline reviews

After landing in Seattle, 3 hours waiting to find parking space do to driving problems. Very uncomfortable.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
PSP - SEA
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After landing in Seattle, 3 hours waiting to find parking space do to driving problems. Very uncomfortable.

My only complaint was how far it was from plane to baggage claim

I had a problem with my reservation and no one could help me understand what happened. I booked my flight months ago and received a confirmation email. In the confirmation email, it said that the flight would depart at 3:15 p.m. A few hours before the flight, I tried to go online and check in, and suddenly it said that the flight was leaving an hour earlier. I had to rush to get to the airport and almost didn't make it. No one could help me understand why this happened, and I'm really concerned that it might happen in the future. I would appreciate some support in this matter.

They cancelled the flight and provided no support to find another way home or how to get a refund. Links provided didn’t work and phone wait times were over eight hours. Battery on my phone couldn’t last long enough.

It was a super old plane so the first class experience was just not luxurious

signage from the upper area to the tram down 2 escalator!

You sent me an email saying boarding was at 9:29 and AA sent one that was 8:29 on Sunday morning. I had to call AA to get that it was indeed 8:29.

Not bad. Due to not buying a seat, on the way back, my seat was not assigned till 2 hrs before the flight left. Got me worried I wouldn’t have a seat.

Great flights, little turbulence, pilots kept stewardesses seated & safe, all staff friendly & professional

There is no entertainment on the plane. The snack is minimal. The crew was nice and professional.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

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

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

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

Was all good.l including a sofdrink. AA improved significantly. There was no entertainment.

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