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Cheapest round-trip
$85
Typical prices: $140-$316
Frontier
Mon 8/3Mon 8/10
LAX - SJC • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$56
Typical prices: $95-$214
Frontier
Fri 9/4
LAX - SJC • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to San Jose

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

Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
Frontier Logo
6:11 pm - 7:28 pm
LAX
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SJC
1h 17mnonstop
Frontier Logo
8:23 pm - 9:48 pm
SJC
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LAX
1h 25mnonstop
$85Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 15
Frontier Logo
6:11 pm - 7:28 pm
LAX
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SJC
1h 17mnonstop
Frontier Logo
8:23 pm - 9:48 pm
SJC
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LAX
1h 25mnonstop
$86Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 7:35 pm
ONT
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SJC
1h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 7:50 am
SJC
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ONT
1h 20mnonstop
$117Southwest
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 4:55 pm
ONT
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SJC
1h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 9:00 am
SJC
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ONT
1h 15mnonstop
$122Southwest
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
Delta Logo
2:40 pm - 5:02 pm
SEA
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SJC
2h 22mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:21 am - 9:45 am
SJC
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SEA
2h 24mnonstop
$164Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:56 am - 1:17 pm
SEA
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SJC
2h 21mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:47 pm - 7:02 pm
SJC
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SEA
2h 15mnonstop
$166Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22
Delta Logo
3:00 pm - 7:51 pm
SAN
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SJC
4h 51m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:30 pm
SJC
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SAN
6h 30m
1 stop
$167Delta
Wed, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:43 pm - 11:59 pm
SEA
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SJC
2h 16mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:19 am - 12:30 pm
SJC
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SEA
2h 11mnonstop
$169Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:57 am
EWR
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SJC
7h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:29 pm
SJC
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EWR
7h 29m
1 stop
$286American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:40 pm
EWR
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SJC
10h 10m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:29 pm
SJC
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EWR
7h 29m
1 stop
$287American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San Jose

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

What is the cheapest flight to San Jose?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to San Jose was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $85 return. The most popular connection is from Seattle to San Jose and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $161 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to San Jose?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to San Jose from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to San Jose costs $324 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $50 and departed from Los Angeles. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Los Angeles to San Jose which costs $305 on average, and Seattle to San Jose, which costs $267 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to San Jose?

The average price of all round-trip flights to San Jose clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Jose is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $296. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $443 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to San Jose, 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 to San Jose is October, where tickets cost $308 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $428 and $428 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $191.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Jose?

The average price for all round-trip flights to San Jose depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Jose is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,182 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Jose is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,182.

What is a good deal for flights to San Jose?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San Jose, 25% of our users found tickets to San Jose for the following prices or less: From Los Angeles $175 round-trip, from San Diego $213 round-trip, from Ontario $293 round-trip.

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Expert advice for your flight to San Jose

 
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FAQs - booking San Jose flights

  • Does Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport have any pet relief zones?

    If you are traveling with a pet or service animal, don't forget to bring them to the relief zone found between Concourses A and B of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. With grass, complimentary waste disposal bags, running water, and trash cans, this zone is an ideal place for your furry friend to get some fresh air.

  • Does Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport have a military lounge?

    If you or someone you are traveling with is in the military, go to the USO Lounge, located between Terminals A and B of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. In this lounge, travelers have access to high-speed WiFi, televisions, snacks, and workstations, all at no cost.

  • Is there anywhere to smoke inside of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport?

    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is a smoke-free zone, which means that you will not find any smoking rooms inside of the airport's terminals. To have a cigarette, you will instead have to exit security and smoke away from the main doors of the Arrivals terminal.

  • Which hotels have free shuttles to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport?

    The Biltmore Hotel and Suites Santa Clara Hotel is a casual choice with a free shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and is only a 6m drive from the popular California's Great America theme park. For travelers interested in a budget-friendly hotel, select the La Quinta Inn & Suites San Jose Airport, which also has a free shuttle and is a 12m drive from the Santa Clara Convention Center.

  • Does SJC have lounges?

    There are two lounges called The Club at SJC, both of them located in Terminal A. one of them is by Gate A8 and the other by Gate A15. Day passes can be booked online for a place to unwind and relax and catch some spectacular views of the area while you wait for your flight.

  • Where is the best place to eat at SJC Airport?

    The best places to eat in SJC depend on whether you are in a hurry or have more time to spare. For the former, you can grab a coffee and pastry from a Starbucks located in either Terminal (by Gates 6 and 13 in Terminal 1 or Gates 22 and 25 in Terminal 2) or a bagel from Einstein’s Broos by Gate 10 in Terminal A. For the latter, we recommend any meal at Beer Union if you are in Terminal A (by Gate 14) or Smashburger in Terminal B (by Gate 22) for a burger and shake.

  • What is the best means of transport to and from SCJ Airport to San Francisco?

    The Caltrain is the best public transport option to get from SJC to San Francisco, avoiding traffic and expensive rideshares to the main city which is just 33 miles away. However, the fastest way to get to San Francisco if you have limited time is by driving, either by renting a car or via rideshare. A third option is the airport shuttle, but this option needs to be booked ahead of time.

  • Which cities does SJC serve?

    If you are trying to go to San Francisco, SJC is a great, sometimes cheaper option than SFO especially if you are staying in the southern part of the city. In addition, the airport serves Silicone Valley to the north and Santa Cruz, Monterey, or Carmel further south.

  • What is the cheapest flight to San Jose?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to San Jose was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $85 return. The most popular connection is from Seattle to San Jose and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $161 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is San Jose Airport from central San Jose?

    There are 3 miles between San Jose city center and San Jose Airport.

  • What is the name of San Jose’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in San Jose, called San Jose Airport (SJC). It can also be referred to as Mineta San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San José Intl, San Jose, or San Jose Intl.

  • How much is a flight to San Jose?

    On average, a flight to San Jose costs $324. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $50 and departed from Los Angeles Airport.

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

    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 to San Jose.

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

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

    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 San Jose 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 to San Jose?

    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 San Jose 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 San Jose

  • Looking for cheap airfare to San Jose? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San Jose for the following prices or less: From San Diego $163, from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl $304, from Chicago Midway $342
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San Jose flight deals.
  • If you are traveling with your family, make sure to take advantage of the many kid-friendly amenities at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). In addition to several private nursing rooms located in Gates A and B, there is also an interactive play area that is a great way for children to burn off some energy after your flight to San Jose.
  • For travelers who are art enthusiasts, consider signing up for the Airport Public Art Program Audio Tour of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. This tour will lead you around the airport and allow you to learn about a variety of local artists and their exhibits.
  • Find traveling to be stressful? Head to the meditation room in Terminal B of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Open to all passengers after their flights to San Jose, this room is a calm and quiet place to unwind after being cooped up in a plane for hours.
  • To pamper yourself after a long day of traveling, use one of the many massage chairs that are placed throughout Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. These chairs can be paid for with a credit card or coins, and they are an affordable way relax.
  • If you need to charge your laptop or cell phone before heading to your final destination, drop by the Power Suite that is located in Terminal A of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. This room is equipped with work stations and plenty of outlets, making it a convenient place to charge your devices and respond to email.
  • Southwest Airlines accounts for roughly half of the daily flights arriving at SJC so be sure to check out the airline for good flight deals from your departure city.
  • If you have a long time to wait at the SJC Airport, you can check out the Airport Public Art Tour, located in both Terminals A and B.
  • If you are flying with Frontier, Hawaiian, American Airlines, Delta, ANA, Jet Blue, and United you will be using Terminal A if you are flying with British Airways, Alaska, or Southwest you will be in Terminal B. It is easy to navigate from one Terminal to the other by foot.
  • If you are looking to fly non-stop to SJC check out departing flights from cities like Chicago, Denver, Burbank, Austin, Houston, Baltimore, Portland, LA, Los Vegas, San Diego, and Seattle.
  • While not renowned for its shopping options, if you have time to kill there are several libraries, and Bay Area souvenir stands for your browsing pleasures. Some special shops in SJC include TUMI in Terminal B by Gate 19 has a great selection of luggage and Rip Curl located next door for all your California fashion choices.

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Flights with popular airlines flying to San Jose

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from the United States to San Jose according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.