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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 8:08 am
• Latest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 10:33 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 23m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to San Jose:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to San Jose takes 1h 23m, covering 342 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 Santa Ana to San Jose range from $378 to $726, with an average of $525 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the $525 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $295 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $527 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santa Ana to San Jose flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, 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 $221 to $1,949. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santa Ana to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $95, which is 67% below the typical average for this route.

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Flights from Santa Ana to San Jose usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

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 Santa Ana to San Jose route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h.

Connecting flights from Santa Ana to San Jose most commonly pass through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 86% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Santa Ana to San Jose. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $377 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $596, a difference of $219.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Santa Ana and San Jose.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 33m, compared with 12h 36m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santa Ana to San Jose flights:

• Southwest: 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:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Downtown San Jose is about 3.9 miles from San Jose International Airport (SJC). VTA Route 60 and trams are convenient transportation options between the airport and the city center. A taxi is also available for a quicker trip and takes under 8 minutes to reach downtown.

Yes, several car rental agencies have desks at SJC. Cars can be picked up from the Rental Car Center opposite Terminal B.

Yes, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) operates a Sunflower Lanyard program. Travelers with disabilities or limited mobility can wear a lanyard so trained airport agents can identify them more easily.

SJC has nursing rooms at Gate 21, inside the entrance to the women's restroom, for private pumping and breastfeeding. These suites include comfortable chairs, a changing station, power sockets and a sink.