Cheap flights from San Diego to San Jose

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Cheapest round-trip flights $132
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jan 17 — Sun, Jan 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to San Jose is currently $132
Cheapest one-way flight $55
Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Mon, Jan 12
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to San Jose is currently $55
Cheapest nonstop flights $132
Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jan 10 — Sun, Jan 11
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to San Jose is currently $132
Last-minute weekend getaway $442
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to San Jose is currently $442
Cheapest business class flights $272
Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jan 10 — Sun, Jan 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to San Jose is currently $272
Fastest flight 1 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to San Jose takes 1 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to San Jose is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically November.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $45–110
November
Most expensive
Typical prices: $105–380

Popular airlines from San Diego to San Jose

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $132
    Typical price: $110–305
    74 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - SJC Every day
    1412 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - SJC Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $132
    Typical price: $125–320
    41 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - SJC Every day
    131 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - SJC Every day
  • Delta
    from $157
    Typical price: $175–460
    143 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - SJC Every day
  • American
    from $162
    Typical price: $190–360
    74 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - SJC Every day
  • United
    from $418
    Typical price: $445–970
    47 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - SJC Every day
  • Frontier
    from $210
    Typical price: $130–395
    17 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - SJC Every day

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 22 min 78 mi

Popular airports near San Jose

  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 13 min 2 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 42 min 33 mi
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 43 min 32 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 2 hr 1 min 94 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to San Jose

When are the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to San Jose?
The cheapest flights from San Diego to San Jose are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $45 to $110.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to San Jose?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to San Jose recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $132. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to San Jose is $132, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 11.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to San Jose is $132, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to San Jose is $157, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to San Jose is $162, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 12.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to San Jose is $418, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 12.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to San Jose is $210, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to San Jose?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to San Jose starts at $132 from Sat, Jan 17 to Sun, Jan 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $55 and departs on Mon, Jan 12.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego to San Jose?
1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to San Jose.
When should you fly to San Jose, United States?
San Jose has a temperate climate with cool winters (Dec–Feb), and hot, dry summers (Jun–Sep) when most people visit. The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest (Aug) features concerts across a wide range of genres, including classic jazz, Latin and world music.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from San Diego to San Jose?
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to San Jose.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What is the best airline to fly from San Diego to San Jose?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to San Jose really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Diego to San Jose.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 74 nonstop flights and 1,412 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to San Jose are:
  • Alaska offers 41 nonstop flights and 131 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
  • Delta offers 143 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
  • American offers 74 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
  • United offers 47 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
  • Frontier offers 17 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and San Jose.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to San Jose?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to San Jose recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $132. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to San Jose is $132, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 11.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to San Jose is $132, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to San Jose is $157, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to San Jose is $162, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 12.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to San Jose is $418, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 12.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to San Jose is $210, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Diego to San Jose?
Southwest and Alaska fly direct from San Diego to San Jose.
  • There are 74 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 41 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from San Diego to San Jose?
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and San Jose at price $442 is offered by Southwest from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Diego to San Jose?
Southwest and Alaska fly direct from San Diego to San Jose.
  • There are 74 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 41 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
When are direct flights from San Diego to San Jose available?
There are direct flights from San Diego to San Jose on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from San Diego to San Jose?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and San Jose start at $132 from Sat, Jan 10 to Sun, Jan 11 with Alaska.
How can I find nonstop flights from San Diego to San Jose?
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to San Jose, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
What are the cheapest business class flights from San Diego to San Jose?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and San Jose start at $272 from Sat, Jan 10 to Sun, Jan 11 with Alaska.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from San Diego to San Jose?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and San Jose start at $132 from Sat, Jan 17 to Sun, Jan 18.
How can I book business class trips from San Diego to San Jose?
To book business class trips from San Diego to San Jose, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
Are there any last-minute deals from San Diego to San Jose next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and San Jose starts at $442 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with Southwest.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from San Diego to San Jose?
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and San Jose at price $442 is offered by Southwest from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to San Jose?
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to San Jose, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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