Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 14 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. San Jose and Los Angeles share the same timezone — UTC-7.
There are 132 flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport each week. Hop on the 06:00 flight if you want to get going as soon as possible. If you'd prefer to leave later, the latest flight from LAX to SJC departs at 21:45.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LAX and SJC are:
San Diego International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
17 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Return flights start at 35 €. These fares may change based on availability.
To get cheap tickets from LAX to SJC, reserve your journey 9 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from LAX to SJC is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 32 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 54 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SJC:
Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose
From Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 12 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 44 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
August is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit San Jose in May.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport for August if you'd like to explore San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to SJC in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 18ºC then.
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip right by finding the perfect stay. Once you've booked your flight from LAX to SJC, have a look at our selection of hotel options including:
Winchester Mystery House and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are just two of the big attractions to put on your San Jose to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out San Jose Museum of Art.
Complete your San Jose trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your San Jose holiday.