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$32+ Cheap flights from San Diego to San Jose (SAN - SJC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SJC
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Mon 4/21
Mon 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$64
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$32
(Expedia)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$154

Good round-trip deal

$99 or less

Good one-way deal

$82 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 16, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/311:06 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 22mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/73:23 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$64
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:55 amSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/83:23 pmSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$81
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/812:44 pmSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/1110:29 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$101
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/83:00 pmSAN - SJC
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Sun 5/118:25 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$111
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/208:05 amSAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 8/2110:22 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/16$137
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Fri 4/256:25 amSAN - SJC
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Sun 4/2712:34 pmSJC - SAN
1 stop11h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$176
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 5/172:10 pmSAN - SJC
1 stop3h 35mDelta
Tue 5/205:55 amSJC - SAN
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/14$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/304:31 pmSAN - SJC
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/56:15 amSJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$200

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to San Jose 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 April 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to San Jose that are best for you.

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SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Sat 5/31

1:06 pm-2:28 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

San Jose

Sat 6/7

3:23 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$64

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SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Wed 5/7

8:55 am-10:31 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Jose

Thu 5/8

3:23 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$81

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Thu 5/8

12:44 pm-2:19 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Jose

Sun 5/11

10:29 am-11:58 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$101

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Thu 5/8

3:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 55m

San Jose

Sun 5/11

8:25 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$111

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Wed 8/20

8:05 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 40m

San Jose

Thu 8/21

10:22 am-11:56 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$137

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Mon 4/28

6:25 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Jose

Thu 5/1

7:41 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$176

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Sat 5/17

2:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop3h 35m

San Jose

Tue 5/20

5:55 am-12:04 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$177

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Fri 5/30

4:31 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San Jose

Thu 6/5

6:15 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$200

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Fri 5/16

1:06 pm-2:28 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$33

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Wed 5/14

8:55 am-10:31 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$49

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to San Jose in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-San Jose flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-San Jose flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-San Jose flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-San Jose flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-San Jose flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Diego to San Jose flights

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to San Jose

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Jose from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to San Jose

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to San Jose. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to San Jose is 57 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 Diego to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from San Diego to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 SAN to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to San Jose is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 61% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to San Jose. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Jose

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Jose. 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 April 16, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to SJC are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in San Jose by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated April 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Diego to San Jose. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,380 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to San Jose?

    You will need to book a flight from San Diego to San Jose if you want to fly from San Diego to San Jose. At least 7 different airlines have flights from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC) on a regular basis. There are 21 flights to San Jose from the San Diego airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SAN to SJC to be around 1h 22m.

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

    This flight path from San Diego to San Jose was viewed by 46 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 flying from San Diego to San Jose round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to San Jose round-trip from $64. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $101, and Southwest, from $111. You may be able to fly from San Diego to San Jose for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $32 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $49 and Southwest from $58 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to San Jose are Spirit Airlines (85%), Southwest (80%) and Hawaiian Airlines (78%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to San Jose is $31. On average you can expect to pay $159. The most popular route, (San Diego - San Jose), can usually be booked for $61.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to San Jose 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 Diego to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from San Diego to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to San Jose

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to San Jose. 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 April 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$34Average$78FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$46Average$102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$58Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$98Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$114Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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