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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Jose to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 7:33 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 11:43 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Jose to San Diego takes 1h 28m, covering 417 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Jose to San Diego range from $157 to $324, with an average of $224 over the past 12 months. Anything below $157 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 100% above the $224 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $194 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $224 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Jose to San Diego flights, with 44% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 31%, afternoon flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $117 to $749. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Jose to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Jose to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $75, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from San Jose to San Diego usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Jose to San Diego route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

One-stop flights from San Jose to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Reno (RNO) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San Jose to San Diego. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $187 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $255, a difference of $68.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between San Jose and San Diego. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 57m, compared with 4h 07m via Reno (RNO) and 5h 09m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Jose to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You can fly nonstop from San Jose to San Diego through Alaska Airlines. The flight starts at the San Jose International Airport and lands at San Diego International Airport. American Airlines also offers a flight through this route, but it includes a stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Book through KAYAK if you want information about the fastest route.

Free Wi-Fi service is available at San Jose International Airport in the public areas of Terminal A and B. The service includes 24h customer support and offers a free security application that helps to encrypt your connection. On your device, switch on Wi-Fi and find “sjcfreewifi” to connect.

Travelers can use Bank of America ATMs located at the three terminals. In Terminal 1, the ATMs are at the Food Court pre-security and at gate concourses post-security. In Terminal 2, you’ll find the ATMs at the food court near Starbucks and at gate concourses post-security. In Terminal 3, there are machines at the Baggage Claim area pre-security and in gate concourses post-security.

The lost and found office is on the first floor of Terminal 2 West in the baggage claim area. Office hours are 6 am to 11 pm. If you need assistance accessing this area, contact airport support.

Various accessibility services are available throughout the airport to help travelers with mobility impairments. These include TDD Telephones, a courtesy cart, and visual paging monitors. There are Volunteer Airport Ambassadors at the airport to help whenever necessary. Also, you’ll find Airport Traffic Officers at key locations within and outside the terminals to assist individuals with special needs.

Multiple car rental agencies operate their desks at San Diego International Airport (SAN), giving you a wide range of options to choose from based on your needs. There are free dedicated shuttle buses departing continually from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to the Rental Car Center where you can pick up your car. Book early to enjoy special rates.

San Diego International Airport (SAN) features beautiful artwork for travelers arriving from SJC to marvel at. These impressive pieces are located in Terminal 2 after security. The public art collection includes dramatic gestures and subtle interventions. These magnificent pieces of work are as a result of concerted efforts from various artists, from planning to designing.

If you’ll flying American Airlines from SJC to SAN, remember that the carrier allows you to bring your four-legged friends like cats and dogs in the cabin. The pets must bear valid health documentation and vaccination certificates. In addition, you must restrain the pets in their kennels during the voyage.

Several banks and credit unions run their ATMs at SAN, and you won’t have a shortage of options in case you want to recharge your wallet. You can locate them at various spots in Terminal 1, including near gates 1, 5, and 13.