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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.

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

• Southwest
• Alaska Airlines

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

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

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to San Jose.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 251 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to C$ 298 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 55–C$ 138 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.

Connecting flights from San Diego to San Jose most commonly pass through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 71% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) – 29% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the San Diego to San Jose route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 263 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 412, a difference of C$ 149. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to San Jose flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 6%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 7:46 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 11:46 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 31m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 110% above the route average of C$ 298. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Diego to San Jose takes 1h 31m, covering 1,079 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 162 to C$ 1,120. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Diego to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 109, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 00m, compared with 7h 51m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from San Diego to San Jose range from C$ 207 to C$ 453, with an average of C$ 298 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 207 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Diego to San Jose flights:

• • Alaska Airlines
• • JetBlue