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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to San Jose? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 84 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.84 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 84 €, select.
San Jose.85 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 85 €, select.
San Jose.85 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 85 €, select.
San Jose.85 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 85 €, select.
San Jose.85 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 85 €, select.
San Jose.93 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 93 €, select.
San Jose.102 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 102 €, select.
San Jose.103 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 103 €, select.
San Jose.103 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 103 €, select.
San Jose.103 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 103 €, select.
San Jose.103 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 103 €, select.
San Jose.131 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 131 €, select.
San Jose.172 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.
San Jose.172 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.
San Jose.185 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 185 €, select.
San Jose.220 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 220 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to San Jose

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to San Jose flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from 361 €
Aug
from 84 €
Sep
from 85 €
Oct
from 93 €
Nov
from 85 €
Dec
from 85 €
Jan
from 131 €
Feb
from 103 €
Mar
from 172 €
Apr
from 185 €
May
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Alternative San Diego International to San Jose routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Diego International to San Jose? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Jose International

5km from central San Jose
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San Jose Reid-Hillview

6km from central San Jose
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

52km from central San Jose
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San Francisco International

53km from central San Jose
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Concord

74km from central San Jose
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Carmel Monterey Peninsula

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Sacramento Stockton

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San Diego to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found84 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 32 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week968

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to San Jose: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in San Jose: San Jose International, San Jose Reid-Hillview, Oakland Metropolitan Oak, San Francisco International, Concord, Carmel Monterey Peninsula, and Sacramento Stockton.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to San Jose is 84 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 32 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to San Jose.
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from San Diego International to San Jose.
As of July 2026, there are 242 flights per week flying from San Diego International to San Jose.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to San Jose is usually August.
If you're flying from San Diego International Airport, the cheapest airport near San Jose is San Jose International – which is 4.7 km away from the centre of San Jose. We've found flights into this airport from 84 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to San Jose on Saturday, 15 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Jose, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose.

Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Jose: what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to San Jose and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • San Diego (the location of San Diego International Airport) and San Jose follow the same timezone — UTC-7.

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the most popular route, with 72 departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from SAN to SJC is with Southwest Airlines at 21:25. Opt for the first departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 06:30 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • To avoid missing your SAN to San Jose flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • Start your trip at SAN and travel nonstop to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for San Diego International Airport to San Jose tickets.

  • You'll find a good selection of airlines that operate direct flights from San Diego International Airport to San Jose, including:

  • The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near SAN. Whether you have an early flight from San Diego International Airport to San Jose or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • Of the flights that depart from San Diego International Airport, 71.38% arrive on time at their destination.

  • The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Jose

  • 40 € is currently the best price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to San Jose flight. A return plane ticket starts from 84 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • Book one month before you want to fly. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SAN to San Jose.

  • The best month for scoring cheap San Diego International Airport to San Jose tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from SAN to San Jose by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from San Diego International Airport to San Jose by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is around 6 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 10 minutes.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from San Diego International Airport to San Jose, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SJC:

  • Pick up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are top outlets to choose from here.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from SAN to San Jose can help you get the lowest rate.

  • You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Best time to go to San Jose

  • Travel to San Jose in high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from San Diego International Airport to San Jose during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • Book a San Diego International Airport to San Jose plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SAN to San Jose around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about San Jose

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in San Jose right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from San Diego International Airport to San Jose:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Winchester Mystery House and San Jose Museum of Art are highlights which should be on every San Jose itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Jose. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Around 193 kilometres east of San Jose, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

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