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$144 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to New York

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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $391-$262
Southwest
Wed 8/26Mon 8/31
SJC - LGA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$144
Typical prices: $174-$308
Delta
Wed 7/29
SJC - EWR • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $299 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to New York (SJC-NYC)

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

Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 8:25 pm
SJC
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LGA
8h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 2:55 pm
LGA
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SJC
10h 30m
1 stop
$257Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 5:50 pm
SJC
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LGA
8h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:00 am - 5:22 pm
LGA
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SJC
11h 22m
2 stops
$262Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 7:36 pm
SJC
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LGA
10h 06m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:00 am - 4:09 pm
LGA
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SJC
10h 09m
2 stops
$267Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 9:25 pm
SJC
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LGA
9h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:35 am - 6:25 pm
LGA
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SJC
13h 50m
2 stops
$268Southwest
Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 23
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 7:13 pm
SJC
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LGA
8h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
3:00 pm - 10:58 pm
LGA
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SJC
10h 58m
1 stop
$278Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 10:06 am
SJC
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LGA
11h 53m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:09 pm - 10:15 pm
LGA
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SJC
10h 06m
2 stops
$287American Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Fri, May 29
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 11:15 pm
SJC
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LGA
11h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:03 pm
LGA
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SJC
9h 03m
1 stop
$301United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 10:41 am
SJC
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JFK
12h 28m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:59 am - 1:39 pm
JFK
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SJC
9h 40m
1 stop
$302American Airlines
Fri, Jul 10 - Tue, Jul 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 5:59 am
SJC
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EWR
18h 59m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:23 pm
EWR
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SJC
9h 53m
1 stop
$307Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 4:50 pm
SJC
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EWR
17h 33m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 3:51 pm
EWR
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SJC
9h 51m
1 stop
$323Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to New York flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose, California to New York?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Jose, California to New York departing in August.

What is the cheapest San Jose to New York flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from San Jose to New York costs $557 on the route between San Jose (SJC) and Newark Airport (EWR). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to New York, 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 New York is June, where tickets cost $91 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $195 and $179 respectively.

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

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 New York, 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 New York, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$144
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from San Jose to Newark Liberty Airport

When to book flights from San Jose to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to New York

  • Can I park my car at San Jose Airport (SLC)?

    SJC offers six on-site parking lots and charges per day vary with each lot. Economy Parking lot 1 charges about $15 per day while lots 2, 3, and 5 charge about $30 per day. Lots 4 and 6 charge about $22 per day. You can park here either short-term or long-term, but you may want to check out off-site lots that are much cheaper.

  • Where are pet relief areas at San Jose Airport?

    There are four pet relief areas at San Jose International Airport. Three are located pre-security, two outside Terminal A and one outside Terminal B. The last one is located post-security, inside the passenger walkway between Gates 16 and 17.

  • How do I get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Downtown New York?

    The Amtrak and NJ Transit trains are the fastest options as you'll avoid traffic. Take the AirTrain from any terminal to reach the Newark Airport Station and board a train to Downtown Manhattan. The trip takes about 45min. You can also take the Newark Airport Express that goes directly from Terminal A to the city center in about an hour.

  • Is there public transportation at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)?

    Taxis are the convenient option while the train is the cheaper option. Taxis are available outside Arrivals and travel time will be dependent on traffic. To take the subway, you’ll need to use the airport AirTrain to Jamaica Station then use the MTA E Subway to the city. Alternatively, you can take bus Q3 at Terminal 5, get off at Jamaica Station, then board QM Express to Manhattan.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to New York was $144 for a one-way ticket and $257 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Jose and New York?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to New York?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Jose to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Jose to New York?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Jose and New York, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to New York from San Jose?

    Las Vegas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Jose to New York.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to New York, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to New York are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $327 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $370 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 New York.

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

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

    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 to New York with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Jose to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $125 or less one-way.
  • There’s only one major airport in San Jose, California, the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). It’s about 4 miles away from the city center. To get there from Downtown San Jose, board the Milpitas BART bus 60 that makes stops at Terminal A and B.
  • In New York, you’ll find three major airports: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). JFK is about 16 miles away from Downtown Manhattan, LGA is about 11 miles away, while EWR is approximately 17 miles away.
  • Airlines offering flights from San Jose to JFK, EWR, and LGA include Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. These airlines may not offer nonstop flights to all three airports, but you’ll find multiple one-stop flights.
  • If you get to San Jose Airport early, you can lounge at The Club SJC for about $45. When you arrive at JFK Airport, you’ll find numerous airline lounges, among them American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airlines, and a Centurion Lounge. Several airlines also have lounges at LaGuardia, some of them being Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada. There’s also a Centurion Lounge.
  • If you’re traveling as a family, you’ll find a children’s play area with life-size robots at San Jose International Airport. There’s a humanoid social robot named iPal at the iPal Playground. You’ll find other services, such as various dining and shopping options, pet relief areas, nursing rooms, Wi-Fi, charging outlets, and even showers at the first-class lounge.
  • If you arrive late at JFK Airport and need a place to stay overnight, you can stay at the TWA Hotel, which is within the airport premises. Newark Airport also has an on-site hotel, the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott that you can get to through their complimentary shuttles from all airport terminals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Jose to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to New York. 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4298 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

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

A TV Screen and movies would have been a great addition. The Alaska Terminal at JFK is TOO BIG!!! You need to go up and down 3 escalators to get to your gate and to baggage claim -- and all this while you are carrying your backpack, other bags, etc. I don't know what they were thinking. You can easily miss a flight if you don't add in at least 30 minuites to get to a gate.

No complimentary snacks or food. Had to buy drinks and food.

in-flight wifi was not working well. also the cabin temperature was a bit hot.

The plane was dirty, the seats were tiny, wasnt my favorite airline tbh

It wasn’t great. Your app is not user friendly unless you sign up for those points. It tries to force you and won’t show you flight/trip info until you sign up. You have to somehow get into get your boarding pass because your kiosks don’t offer boarding pass information only bag check. It was not helpful or user friendly. The app is useless unless you sign up for your rewards program. My daughters info was missing even though I checked us in we had to get out of security and go back to a ticket window the woman told us that it sometimes populates incorrectly so it didn’t have her information. It populated incorrect birth date. She said this is common. Luckily we were at Palm Springs and not JFK where leaving the giant security line would have been a much bigger problem. I will avoid your airline in the future if it’s possible. Also no food availability except dry snack boxes.

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.

Was late but $50 voucher was great benefit of the summit card.

Poor. They should have given me a row with more room and instead they put me in a middle seat with two strangers next to me

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

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

The baggage belt was not updated on the Delta App and was displayed on the wrong belt board. Was not expecting this to happen.

Landed without a gate ready. Plane is extremely old and dirty.

Pilots lied about waiting on “paperwork”. Sat in the plane for over an hour, waiting on some papers to be printed according to the pilot and then all of a sudden he says good news maintenance is finally on their way. Maybe they can fix it before we get our paperwork. Ended up missing my connection in LaGuardia and as a result, had a fly home to Lexington instead of the Louisville airport. Then paid $100 to uber to Louisville since it was midnight by the time I got in. I wish they would just be transparent with passengers sometimes and not try to beat around the bush on why things are delayed.

The flight was delayed 90 minutes The Gate was wrong The Restroom on Aircraft was not clean There was a half used water bottle in my seat

Too many people are taking up space in the overhead bins with their extra piece of luggage. Since they cannot fit their backpacks or extra luggage piece under the seat in front of them, they store it in the overheads and thus taking up room for other passengers. It wasn’t only one or two persons; more like 12 or 13 passengers.

Got to fly my favorite plane, the Boeing 767-400ER, to Milan. The soft blush pink mood lighting during meal service was very beautiful and gorgeous. The service was top-notch, and our flights were on time. I highly recommend Delta.

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.

Cabin was not pressurized properly. Several passengers had respiratory difficulties.

The staff was fine. The plane was extremely tight, and I paid for the wifi and it did not work at all. I was actually going to ask for a refund.

Jetblue provided a very good service during the flight, the plane in a very good condition, the crew is professional, everything was on time. That's it!

I have always loved JetBlue and had no complaints on my last trip… I will always recommend then. Thank you JetBlue

The comfortability was very good. Except, when entering the craft the the first steward never greeted us upon entering the airplane. He spoke too fast where his words were all jumbled and difficult to understand.

Jet blue was great But the Jayak system Wasa pure nightmare and wasted so much of my time and energy by not giving me a way to access jet blue to check in the flight back I didn’t even get the number confirmation code 24 hours before. Because I didn’t receive the email with the confirmation code I could NoT CHECk IN. I spoke to a kayak third party and they informed me I could not carry a carry on, on the flight which caused me so much extra stress it was just too much. You can be sure I will not be using it recommending your site. Again.

My experience with JetBlue was fine BUT I am very upset with Kayak! JetBlue had delayed our scheduled departure by an hour and you NEVER notified me of the change. I did not hear directly from JetBlue because the trip was booked through Kayak, a mistake I will not repeat. Your reminder of the our trip last week still had the WRONG departure time. Our return trip has also changed, and again no notice from you.

Right now I’m still in Jamaica waiting on a flight to New York which I should be in New York from the 30th and I’m here in Jamaica

Flight was as expected. But it was delayed an hour. Also, my luggage got damaged. So that sucked especially since the damage made navigating the airport difficult. Walking to get ground transportation is sooo far away now and my checked bag was difficult to carry.

Flight team was very courteous only complaint wS the boarding process and mandatory bag check

It was a great flight got here on time wish they would give headphones out for free

The flight was delayed 4 hours and the JetBlue people at the counter kept lying to us and telling us it was due to weather however all other flights were going in and out of NY and FL. Then they lied that the plane had to stop to refuel. Then they lied and said the plane needed a tire change. JetBlue is the worst. Then they gave a lot of people meal vouchers however I didn’t know they did that and they didn’t offer anything to me.

Terrible steward... Plane was quite empty... I asked to move "back" in the plane and the steward said no... Unnecessary power trip of mediocre people.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

It was really a terrific experience both going and returning on AA. Staff and crew were professional.

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

Flight was fine, but not having WiFi was a major negative

Everything was excellent and I enjoyed myself. Thank for everything

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Found that the plane used for this short flight is smaller and therefore the seats are really squeezed tight.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

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