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Flights from San Diego to San Jose - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to San Jose to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to San Jose?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to San Jose clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Diego to San Jose, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to San Jose?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to San Jose, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to San Jose is September, where tickets cost C$ 143 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and May, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 231 and C$ 229 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to San Jose?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to San Jose, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to San Jose, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Diego and San Jose?

In normal times, Southwest flies from San Diego to San Jose up to 21 times per day, Alaska Airlines up to 4 times per day, and Spirit Airlines up to 2 times per day.

Which airlines fly direct between San Diego and San Jose?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Diego to San Jose.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from San Diego to San Jose. They are: Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Spirit Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at C$ 69. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between San Diego and San Jose per day?

Each day, there are between 21 and 34 nonstop flights that take off from San Diego and land in San Jose, with an average flight time of 1h 27m. The most common departure time is 8:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 194 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Diego and San Jose?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Diego to San Jose?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 6:30 am and will be landing in San Jose at 8:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Diego to San Jose?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to San Jose jets off at 9:35 pm and lands at 10:55 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.

When to book flights from San Diego to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to San Jose based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to San Jose

  • Does San Diego International Airport offer long-term parking?

    San Diego International Airport has multiple parking options for anyone looking to leave their car at the airport. However, the Terminal 2 Parking Plaza is the only one providing long-term parking options. It is conveniently located close to both terminals and has easy access without needing a shuttle. Some benefits of parking here include covered spaces, automated payment, and good security with lights, fences, and 24/7 patrol.

  • What is the quickest way to get from downtown to San Diego Airport?

    San Diego Airport is roughly 3 miles away from downtown San Diego. With such a short distance, driving would be the quickest way to get to the airport. If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of airport parking, you can consider taking a cab. They can be easily found anywhere in the city, and you’ll be dropped right at the terminal's entrance, so they come with maximum convenience.

  • What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport to the city center?

    There are various ways through which you can get to the city center from San Jose International Airport. The bus and tram are the cheapest as the government regulates them. If you would like to take the bus, head to ground transportation and take the Line 60 bus. Drop off at Winchester Station, where you will take line 59 towards Baypointe Station, which is right in the heart of downtown San Jose. Alternatively, you can take the green line tram from the airport metro station to Old Ironsides.

  • Which airlines provide the best in-flight services?

    If you’re looking for in-flight entertainment and meals, then Southwest Airlines is the one to go. They provide passengers with a wide range of services, including streaming, on-demand, and live TV, fast internet, light snacks, and a 32” seat pitch. However, you should know that different flights may feature different services, even when provided by the same airline. Therefore, ensure you confirm that the services you’re looking for are offered on the specific flight you’re booking.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to San Jose?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to San Jose flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to San Jose?

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to San Jose flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to San Jose?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and San Jose.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to San Jose?

    There are direct flights from San Diego to San Jose on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to San Jose?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to San Jose.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to San Jose?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Jose from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to San Jose?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Jose with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to San Jose?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Jose from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to San Jose

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 123 or less round-trip.
  • To fly directly from San Diego to San Jose, book with Alaska Airlines or Southwest. Currently, they are the only airlines providing direct flights on this route. All other airlines will require you to have a layover at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • San Jose International Airport (SJC) offers wheelchair services to travelers with limited mobility. If you require wheelchair assistance after landing in San Jose, ensure you inform your airline so they can make the necessary arrangements with the airport officials.
  • The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is located at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Consider spending the night here if you have an early flight from this airport. You’ll wake up refreshed and not have to deal with a long commute from downtown.
  • When traveling with your pet or a service animal, you should know that most animal relief areas at San Diego Airport are outside, pre-security. The only one located inside the airport is Terminal 2 West.
  • If you’re traveling with an infant and require a nursing room at San Jose International Airport, you can find them at the entrances of the women’s restrooms.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Diego to San Jose?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego to San Jose, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Diego to San Jose

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

San Jose to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

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Top airline flying from San Diego to San Jose

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to San Jose. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to San Jose? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.4
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 8701 reviews
5.9Comfort
5.3Food
7.2Crew
6.8Boarding
5.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

2.0 MediocreAlice, Apr. 2024MSY - LAX
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The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

I felt scam to have to pay $50 additional for my carry on luggage which was free for my other airline.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

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