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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to San Jose:

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 7:49 am
• Latest: departs at 10:18 pm and lands at 11:52 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

A direct flight from San Diego to San Jose takes 1h 34m, covering 1,079 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to San Jose range from C$ 219 to C$ 490, with an average of C$ 314 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 219 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 106% above the C$ 314 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 313 round-trip, compared to C$ 347 via a layover through Los Angeles (LAX).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to San Jose flights, with 32% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 31%, and Night flights for 6%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 172 to C$ 988. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the San Diego to San Jose route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Diego to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 104, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Flights from San Diego to San Jose usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Diego to San Jose route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

One-stop flights from San Diego to San Jose most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from San Diego to San Jose. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 291 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 437, a difference of C$ 146.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Diego and San Jose. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h, compared with 5h 40m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 23h 36m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are Civic Auditorium, San Jose McEnery Convention Center, and SAP Center at San Jose. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to San Jose flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.