Travelling from London to San Jose: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports to fly out of. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to San Jose. Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Disembark at San Jose's major arrival point, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-7, which is seven hours behind London.
To ensure you make it on your London to San Jose flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to San Jose
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap London to San Jose flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your London to San Jose flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to San Jose? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your London to San Jose flight with a stop at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). A major stopover between London Gatwick Airport and San Jose, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to San Jose:
69% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to San Jose flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that depart from STN land at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose takes around 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near SJC if you're coming in on a late flight from London to San Jose. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and discover more of San Jose and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week ahead of your London to San Jose flight.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Best time to go to San Jose
August is the busiest month for flights from London to San Jose. To skip the crowds, go to San Jose in May.
Lock in a London to San Jose ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap flights from London to San Jose around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
After booking your flight from London to San Jose, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:
Winchester Mystery House and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are just two of the leading attractions to put on your San Jose travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to San Jose Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
San Jose has loads to offer, 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 keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United States, consider San Francisco, about 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are the start of reasons to visit.