How to find cheap flights to San Jose
The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight to San Jose is $28. A round-trip plane ticket starts at $56.
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Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to give you a better shot at landing cheap flights to San Jose. This will give you more choices for where to start and end your journey, along with different prices.
Indirect routes are usually cheaper, so consider taking a flight with a stop. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets.
Best time to go to San Jose
If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the month or even day of the year with the cheapest flights.
August sees the highest demand for flights. The city is typically in full swing, making it the perfect time to explore.
May is the quietest month to travel if you're after a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to San Jose then.
With averages of between 52ºF and 90ºF, August is when San Jose is at its warmest. Organize your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
January is when temperatures dip to their coolest, between 37ºF and 64ºF.
June comes with a lower chance of gray skies. This is the driest month in San Jose.
Traveling to San Jose: what you need to know
The busiest airport handling flights to the city is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Travel to your destination in a single journey. These are some of the leading airlines that offer direct flights to San Jose:
San Jose is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Complete your trip by choosing the right stay. Check out these popular hotels once you've booked your ticket:
Getting to central San Jose from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Central San Jose is about 4 miles from SJC, the city's main airport.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to San Jose, it'll take around 10 minutes to reach the center.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Slip into bed not long after your flight to San Jose. Choose one of these stays close to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Start your San Jose adventure sooner by picking up a car rental at SJC. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are leading suppliers to pick from here.
San Jose highlights
These top sights should be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to San Jose:
Japantown (San Jose): The perfect place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is around 1 mile north of the city center.
Farmers Market: You'll find this shopping area roughly 7 miles east of the center. Do a little spending here in between seeing the sights of San Jose.
The Tech Museum of Innovation: Looking for more reasons to visit San Jose? This landmark attracts travelers from all over and is about 0.2 miles south of the city center.
Explore more of the United States
There are plenty more places to explore in the United States, starting with San Francisco. Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island are must-visits in this city, which is about 40 miles northwest of San Jose. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the most convenient airport for San Francisco.
Another city in the United States that could easily become a favorite is Fresno. From San Jose, it's around 120 miles east and offers top sights like African American Museum and Forestiere Underground Gardens. Spend a little time at Shinzen Japanese Garden too. Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the main gateway to this city.
Or venture to Sacramento, about 90 miles north of San Jose. Old Sacramento Waterfront, Redwood Park and California State Railroad Museum are among the many reasons to go. You can reach this city by flying into Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Complete your trip with a San Jose car rental
Rent a car in the city and drive off when you're ready. Check out the range of car rentals in San Jose and unlock the top deals with a single search. You can also compare rental cars on everything from provider rating to fuel policy and customer service.