Flying from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Jose: what you need to know
San Jose is two hours behind San Antonio, where San Antonio International Airport is located. San Jose observes the UTC-7 timezone.
To avoid missing your SAT to San Jose flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
SAT is around 13 kilometres from central San Antonio. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to SAT? If you're boarding an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to San Jose, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
San Antonio International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83.17% of flights that take off from SAT land on time.
You'll find SAT at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Jose
The best price we've seen for a one-way San Antonio International Airport to San Jose flight is 73 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 212 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from SAT to San Jose, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose is roughly 6 kilometres. It'll take you around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near SJC if you have a late flight from San Antonio International Airport to San Jose. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from SAT to San Jose.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Best time to go to San Jose
Before booking your flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Jose, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in San Jose offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your San Antonio International Airport to San Jose plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAT to San Jose in January when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from San Antonio International Airport to San Jose, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Winchester Mystery House and San Jose Museum of Art are attractions you won't want to skip in San Jose.
Explore more of United States
San Jose has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres south-east of San Jose, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres east of San Jose. No journey is complete without experiencing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
