Can I fly direct from Phoenix to San Jose?

Direct flights from Phoenix to San Jose are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options, accounting for 3.7% of observed routes. When connecting flights are taken, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options exist, the majority of routes on this trajectory will involve at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from Phoenix to San Jose?

A direct flight from Phoenix to San Jose typically takes 1 hour and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 999 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 59 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey, especially if considering connecting flights.

How much do direct flights from Phoenix to San Jose cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Phoenix to San Jose have been about 6% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $371, while connecting flights had a median price of $350. Direct flights make up a small portion of the routes, representing 3.8% of options. Travelers may find slight savings by opting for a connecting flight on this route.

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Phoenix to San Jose: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to San Jose

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Phoenix to San Jose connect at least once, with only 3.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Phoenix to San Jose are available, the majority of travelers will find themselves on routes with at least one stop.

Fares for this route typically range from $223–$517, with a median of $345. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, which can present an opportunity for savings. Approximately 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals do appear, and new deals show up several times a week.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to San Jose, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $197. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $197. Following closely, December presents a median fare of $210, making these months generally more economical for travel.

A typical journey from Phoenix to San Jose, including connections, takes approximately 7h 56m. For the few non-stop options available, the flight time is considerably shorter, at 1h 55m. Given that most itineraries involve connections, travelers should factor in the longer overall journey time when planning their trip.

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to San Jose

Regular price: $195 - $294

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

The regular price range for flights from Phoenix to San Jose is $195-$294. The current lowest deal is $97 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Feb 1-Feb 10.

now $97

Low $195

High $294

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to San Jose

The cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to San Jose is January, with a median price of $197. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $618. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $197

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $618

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phoenix to San Jose

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to San Jose

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Jose

Phoenix (PHX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$328

$248

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Jose

Phoenix (PHX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$305

$209

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Jose

Phoenix (PHX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$295

$166

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Jose

Phoenix (PHX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$291

$114

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Jose

Phoenix (PHX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$281

$119

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Jose

Phoenix (PHX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$296

$119

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 29 - Dec 30

$324 → $113

65%

1 night

Dec 22 - Dec 23

$319 → $113

65%

4 nights

Dec 19 - Dec 23

$318 → $113

64%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$320 → $115

64%

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Phoenix - San Jose route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Phoenix to San Jose are below the typical level, with 10% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February and January offer the lowest median prices at $197 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 55m

The typical direct flight from Phoenix to San Jose takes 1 hour and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Only 3.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct deals

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct deals on this short-haul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Phoenix to San Jose are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Phoenix main airports to depart from

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is a convenient option for flights from Phoenix to San Jose.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$126

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway (AZA)

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway provides an alternative departure point for your trip to San Jose.

📍 ~42 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$354

San Jose main airports to arrive at

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

San Jose International Airport is ideal for direct access to San Jose and the surrounding Silicon Valley.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$118

Airports nearby San Jose used as alternative

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International offers a more extensive route network and carrier options than SJC.

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

💸 Flights from ~$38

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Jose

Historically, booking flights from Phoenix to San Jose 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices, with an average of $219. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 7-13 days out average around $632, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure can average as high as $905. Planning ahead by at least two months can result in significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Phoenix to San Jose is considered to be $223 or less. The median price for this route was $345. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $517 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $223 threshold.

Historically, January and February have been the cheapest months to fly from Phoenix to San Jose, both with a median price of $197. December also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $210. The annual median price for this route is $345, indicating that these months provide notable savings. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider flying during these periods.

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Phoenix to San Jose: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to San Jose

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to San Jose

Regular price: $195 - $294

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

The regular price range for flights from Phoenix to San Jose is $195-$294. The current lowest deal is $97 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Feb 1-Feb 10.

now $97

Low $195

High $294

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to San Jose

January

Cheapest

Flights from $197

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $618

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phoenix to San Jose

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to San Jose

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Jose

Phoenix (PHX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$328

$248

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Jose

Phoenix (PHX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$305

$209

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Jose

Phoenix (PHX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$295

$166

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Jose

Phoenix (PHX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$291

$114

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Jose

Phoenix (PHX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$281

$119

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Jose

Phoenix (PHX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$296

$119

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 29 - Dec 30

$324 → $113

65%

1 night

Dec 22 - Dec 23

$319 → $113

65%

4 nights

Dec 19 - Dec 23

$318 → $113

64%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$320 → $115

64%

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to San Jose

Phoenix - San Jose route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Phoenix to San Jose are below the typical level, with 10% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February and January offer the lowest median prices at $197 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 55m

The typical direct flight from Phoenix to San Jose takes 1 hour and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Only 3.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct deals

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct deals on this short-haul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Phoenix to San Jose are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Phoenix main airports to depart from

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is a convenient option for flights from Phoenix to San Jose.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$126

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway (AZA)

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway provides an alternative departure point for your trip to San Jose.

📍 ~42 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$354

San Jose main airports to arrive at

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

San Jose International Airport is ideal for direct access to San Jose and the surrounding Silicon Valley.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$118

Airports nearby San Jose used as alternative

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International offers a more extensive route network and carrier options than SJC.

San Jose, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,450

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Jose

Cheap Flights from Phoenix to San Jose

Today’s best flight deals from Phoenix to San Jose

Phoenix to San Jose: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to San Jose

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to San Jose

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to San Jose

Direct flights from Phoenix to San Jose

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to San Jose

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

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to San Jose

Phoenix - San Jose route insights

Fares are below the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 55m

Connecting flights are common

Alaska Airlines offers direct deals

Deals appear frequently

Phoenix main airports to depart from

San Jose main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Jose used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Jose

Best Elite deals to San Jose

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Jose

How far in advance should I book a flight from Phoenix to San Jose?

What is a good price for a flight from Phoenix to San Jose?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to San Jose?

Can I fly direct from Phoenix to San Jose?

How long does it take to fly from Phoenix to San Jose?

How much do direct flights from Phoenix to San Jose cost compared to connecting flights?

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Phoenix to San Jose: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to San Jose

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to San Jose

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to San Jose

Direct flights from Phoenix to San Jose

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to San Jose

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

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to San Jose

Phoenix - San Jose route insights

Fares are below the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 55m

Connecting flights are common

Alaska Airlines offers direct deals

Deals appear frequently

Phoenix main airports to depart from

San Jose main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Jose used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Jose

Best Elite deals to San Jose

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Dec 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Jose

How far in advance should I book a flight from Phoenix to San Jose?

What is a good price for a flight from Phoenix to San Jose?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to San Jose?