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$29+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Riverside, CA

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SJC — LAX
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Jose to Riverside are usually found in October or December, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Riverside

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Riverside (R1V). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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Round-trip from

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One-way from

$29
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March

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October

Average price

$137
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Riverside
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/13:28 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/810:30 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$53
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/102:10 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 22mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/121:06 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$54
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/68:44 amSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Thu 2/1310:40 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$55
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/252:00 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/2612:07 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$117
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/61:35 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 22mDelta
Mon 3/103:15 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Deal found 1/30$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2410:05 amSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Mon 4/283:25 pmLAX - SJC
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$147

Find flights from San Jose to Riverside within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Riverside that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Sat 3/1

3:28 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/8

10:30 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$53

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Mon 2/10

2:10 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/12

1:06 pm-2:23 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$54

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Thu 2/6

8:44 am-10:07 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/13

10:40 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$55

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Tue 2/25

2:00 pm-3:27 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/26

12:07 pm-1:19 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$117

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Thu 3/6

1:35 pm-2:57 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

3:15 pm-4:31 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$137

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Thu 4/24

10:05 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

3:25 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$147

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Fri 2/7

9:41 am-11:06 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$30

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Sun 2/9

8:46 am-10:09 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$32

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Tue 3/18

1:11 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$59

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 3/5

8:33 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$67

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Riverside

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Riverside

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Jose to Riverside including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Riverside?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Riverside. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Jose to Riverside is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Riverside?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Riverside (average of $246). Flying from San Jose to Riverside in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to R1V?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose to Riverside as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Riverside?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Riverside. Price data was last updated on January 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Riverside flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Jose to Riverside

Explore weekly flight availability from San Jose to Riverside. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

The most flights from SJC to R1V are scheduled on a Thursday (66 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Riverside by month

Plan your trip to Riverside by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riverside ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Riverside when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Riverside by month

Plan your trip to Riverside by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riverside, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Riverside. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Jose to Riverside. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,083 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Riverside. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Riverside?

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to Riverside. You should not have trouble finding flights to Riverside from San Jose; the airport handles an average of 40 outbound flights to Riverside per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights from the San Jose airport to Riverside. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to San Jose (SJC) from San Jose’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Jose to Riverside flight route?

    The San Jose to Riverside flight path was viewed by 140 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Riverside one-way?

    $29 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $30 and $59, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose to Riverside?

    Before booking your flight to Riverside from San Jose, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Horizon Air (95%), Air France (94%), Aeromexico( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose to Riverside?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $30. While the most popular route (San Jose - Los Angeles) can be booked for $38 on average our data indicates $633 when flying from San Jose to Riverside.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Riverside that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Riverside flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Riverside?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Riverside.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Riverside?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Riverside by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Riverside?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Riverside (average of $246). Flying from San Jose to Riverside in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from San Jose to Riverside

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Riverside. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$21Average$89FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$36Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$68Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$69Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$73Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$93Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$100Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$144Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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