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July 7 - July 21

Cheapest

Earliest

SAN - San Jose

$120

$90

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July 7 - July 14

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

SAN - San Jose

$133

$90

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July 21 - July 28

Cheapest

SAN - San Jose

$128

$90

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September 15 - September 23

Cheapest

SAN - San Jose

$120

$90

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July 8 - July 14

Best

SAN - San Jose

$133

$91

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July 14 - July 22

SAN - San Jose

$129

$109

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July 8 - July 15

SAN - San Jose

$133

$109

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July 14 - July 15

SAN - San Jose

$135

$109

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July 15 - July 22

SAN - San Jose

$131

$109

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July 21 - July 29

SAN - San Jose

$125

$109

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Insights for flights from San Diego to San Jose

Almost all itineraries for flights from San Diego to San Jose are non-stop, representing a substantial 99.2% of recent fares. This means you can expect a direct journey without layovers, making for a more convenient travel experience. For the rare connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

Right now, cheap flights from San Diego to San Jose typically range from $89–$119, with a median fare of $109. Current fares are above the typical level, but 19% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to San Jose? The data indicates that June is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $89. Following closely, August also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $97. November presents another good option, with a median fare of $108.

A typical journey from San Diego to San Jose takes approximately 1h 36m, including any connections. This short duration reflects the route's classification as a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 671 kilometers. You can expect a quick and efficient travel time between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to San Jose

Regular price: $102 - $200

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from San Diego to San Jose.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to San Jose is typically between $102 and $200. The current lowest deal is $90 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Jul 7-Jul 21.

now $90

Low $102

High $200

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to San Jose

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to San Jose is June, with a median price of $89. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $128. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $89

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $128

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Direct flights from San Diego to San Jose

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to San Jose

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - San Jose

San Diego (SAN) - San Jose (SJC)

$252

$177

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - San Jose

San Diego (SAN) - San Jose (SJC)

$251

$187

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - San Jose

San Diego (SAN) - San Jose (SJC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$120

$90

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - San Jose

San Diego (SAN) - San Jose (SJC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$133

$90

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - San Jose

San Diego (SAN) - San Jose (SJC)

$131

$109

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - San Jose

San Diego (SAN) - San Jose (SJC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$140

$143

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to San Jose

6 nights

Jul 10 - Jul 16

$412 → $310

25%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$268 → $168

37%

4 nights

Jul 28 - Aug 1

$233 → $143

39%

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

$268 → $178

34%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to San Jose

San Diego - San Jose route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for San Diego to San Jose are above the typical level, with 19% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, June offers the lowest median price at $89, followed by August at $97.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 36m on average.

The typical direct flight duration from San Diego to San Jose is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

99.2% of deals are for direct flights.

Most deals are for direct flights. Connecting flights typically involve 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is a carrier with direct flights on the San Diego to San Jose route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from San Diego to San Jose appear frequently, over once per day.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is often the cheapest option for flights from San Diego to San Jose.

📍 ~5 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$90

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport offers an alternative departure point for flights from San Diego to San Jose.

📍 ~45 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$310

San Jose main airports to arrive at

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

San Jose International Airport is ideal for reaching San Jose and the surrounding Silicon Valley area.

📍 ~5 km from San Jose city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Airports nearby San Jose used as alternative

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International offers the most extensive route network in Northern California for international and long-haul domestic flights.

📍 ~55 km from San Jose (reachable by car, Caltrain, BART)

💸 Flights from ~$55

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a major base for low-cost carriers and can be less crowded than SFO.

📍 ~51 km from San Jose (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is a stress-free alternative with short security wait times, despite limited direct destinations.

📍 ~84 km from San Jose (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$148

Sacramento International (SMF)

Sacramento International offers a wide variety of domestic destinations and is a reliable alternative during Bay Area weather impacts.

📍 ~153 km from San Jose (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$89

Stockton Metropolitan (SCK)

Stockton Metropolitan is an alternative for specific low-cost regional routes, though with extremely limited commercial service.

📍 ~89 km from San Jose (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Jose

44% AI deal score

$1,521

From SAN

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Jul 09

San Jose, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,681

From SAN

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Jun 21

San Jose, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,604

$1,439

Save $165

From SAN

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Jun 26

San Jose, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,951

From SAN

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Jul 01

San Jose, United States

34% AI deal score

$1,628

From SAN

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Jun 19

San Jose, United States

31% AI deal score

$2,165

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Jose

Historically, the best prices for flights from San Diego to San Jose are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $106. Booking 60 or more days out also typically yields an average price of $106. Waiting until 0-6 days before departure usually results in a significantly higher average price of $272.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to San Jose was typically $89 or less. The median price for this route was $109. Prices generally ranged, with 75% of observed prices being $119 or less. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to San Jose, with a median price of $89. August also offered favorable prices, with a median of $97. While November had a median price of $108, it was also identified as the most expensive month on average across the trailing 270 days, with the annual median price being $109.

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