Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): what you need to know
San Jose is three hours behind Washington DC and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Your IAD to SJC flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between IAD and SJC include:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight is 94 €. A return fare right now is 173 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from IAD to SJC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near IAD:
Arriving at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
If you're getting in on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SJC:
Grab a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
From Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is May, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit San Jose based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport for August if you'd like to visit San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to SJC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. About 499 kilometres south-east of San Jose, a visit to Los Angeles will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
San Francisco is another essential stop in United States and is around 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.