Cheap Flights from Denver International (DEN) to San Jose International (SJC)

What Airlines Fly This Route?

To fly from Denver to San Jose International, you can choose between Virgin America, Frontier, Delta, United, Southwest, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Nearly all flights are direct flights, so when you’re making your booking try to avoid flights with connections.

When Is It Cheapest To Fly On This Route?

There aren’t that many seasonal fluctuations in price when it comes to flying into San Jose. San Jose’s climate is pleasant year-round, and ticket prices are the same. Keep your eye out for good deals using mobile app and our price alert tool if you can, but be aware that you will probably have to compromise on which airline you fly on and what kind of seat you get.

What Is There To Do While I Wait In Denver?

Denver International Airport is one of the busiest in the world, and you can do practically anything while you wait there. You can get a massage, chow down at the restaurant of your choice, go shopping in a variety of boutiques, or take a nap in one of the many special benefits lounges.

There are also a lot of murals around Denver International Airport, some of which are controversial but most of which are at least somewhat interesting.

What’s At San Jose International Airport?

Once you touch down at San Jose International Airport, you should acclimate yourself to the balmy temperatures of Silicon Valley and prepare yourself for the rides ahead. By rides, we literally mean car rides, because cars are the way that you will be getting around San Jose. That might mean that you will have to rent a car or hail a car using a ridesharing app. You will find very few yellow taxis in San Jose, so don’t bother looking.

Public transit in San Jose is weak, but the 125 bus can take you from the airport to downtown and other transit connections if you refuse to rent a car. Just be aware that you will have a hard time getting around the Valley or even to your hotel using public transportation and your feet.

How Are Different Are Denver and San Jose?

Our opinion is that Denver and San Jose are radically different cities. Denver is much cheaper and more laid back than San Jose, and in general, the mountainous views of Denver are far more pleasant than San Jose’s neighboring city of Mountain View.

San Jose’s downtown area has some great food trucks and good Mexican cuisine, but otherwise, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s the capital of Silicon Valley, so it has a bit of a monoculture. Keep your nose pointed toward your smartphone while you’re in public and you’ll have no problem fitting in.