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

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 7:33 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 11:43 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

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

A direct flight from San Jose to San Diego takes 1h 28m, 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 Jose to San Diego range from C$ 221 to C$ 455, with an average of C$ 314 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 221 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 100% above the C$ 314 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 272 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to C$ 314 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 126 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Jose to San Diego flights, with 44% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 31%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 164 to C$ 987. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Jose to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 104, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Jose to San Diego route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) – 72% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Reno (RNO) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San Jose to San Diego. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 262 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 358, a difference of C$ 95.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between San Jose and San Diego. 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 3h 57m, compared with 4h 07m via Reno (RNO) and 5h 09m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are San Diego Convention Center, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, and Mission Beach. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Jose to San Diego flights:

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

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

You can fly nonstop from San Jose to San Diego through Alaska Airlines. The flight starts at the San Jose International Airport and lands at San Diego International Airport. American Airlines also offers a flight through this route, but it includes a stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Book through KAYAK if you want information about the fastest route.

Free Wi-Fi service is available at San Jose International Airport in the public areas of Terminal A and B. The service includes 24h customer support and offers a free security application that helps to encrypt your connection. On your device, switch on Wi-Fi and find “sjcfreewifi” to connect.

Travelers can use Bank of America ATMs located at the three terminals. In Terminal 1, the ATMs are at the Food Court pre-security and at gate concourses post-security. In Terminal 2, you’ll find the ATMs at the food court near Starbucks and at gate concourses post-security. In Terminal 3, there are machines at the Baggage Claim area pre-security and in gate concourses post-security.

The lost and found office is on the first floor of Terminal 2 West in the baggage claim area. Office hours are 6 am to 11 pm. If you need assistance accessing this area, contact airport support.

Various accessibility services are available throughout the airport to help travelers with mobility impairments. These include TDD Telephones, a courtesy cart, and visual paging monitors. There are Volunteer Airport Ambassadors at the airport to help whenever necessary. Also, you’ll find Airport Traffic Officers at key locations within and outside the terminals to assist individuals with special needs.