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Cheapest round-trip
$317
Typical prices: $449-$756
Alaska Airlines
Mon 2/1Wed 2/3
SJC - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$159
Typical prices: $159-$319
United Airlines
Wed 9/9
SJC - EWR • 1 stop
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There are currently no direct flights between San Jose and New York. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $202 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 45m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 33% price drop
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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

Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:47 pm - 6:36 amSJC  San Jose-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 49m1 stop San Diego
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4:00 pm - 10:33 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJC San Jose
9h 33m1 stop San Diego
$317Alaska Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 9:55 pmSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
10h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 12:02 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
9h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$317United Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:49 pmSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
8h 49m1 stop Salt Lake City
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6:15 am - 12:27 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
9h 12m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$317Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
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1:23 pm - 11:57 pmSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
7h 34m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:15 am - 12:27 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
9h 12m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$317Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pmSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
10h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 1:02 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
8h 42m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$317American Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:29 pmSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
7h 29m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 2:00 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
8h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$317American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:25 pmSJC  San Jose-EWR Newark
9h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:55 pm - 10:55 pmEWR  Newark-SJC San Jose
9h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$317United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 8:15 amSJC  San Jose-LGA New York LaGuardia
10h 15m2 stops San Diego Chicago Midway
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6:50 am - 3:00 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SJC San Jose
11h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
$323Southwest
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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6:55 am - 9:45 pmSJC  San Jose-LGA New York LaGuardia
11h 50m1 stop Dallas Love Field
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2:00 pm - 9:20 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SJC San Jose
10h 20m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl
$323Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:33 am - 10:59 pmSJC  San Jose-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 26m1 stop San Diego
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7:22 am - 3:52 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJC San Jose
11h 30m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$327Alaska 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 September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to New York from San Jose, California usually cost between $297 and $488 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $317 on Delta (Sep 15-Sep 22).

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 January, where tickets cost $277 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $537 and $527 respectively.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$159
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to New York was $159 for a one-way ticket and $317 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, oneworld, and SkyTeam 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 Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to New York are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $433 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $432 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.

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