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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose?
In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to San Jose. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $86. If you aren’t able to travel to San Jose during the month of October, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $94.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Jose?
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Jose is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $118. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to San Jose on Sunday is $171.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Jose?
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to San Jose is at noon. Flights from San Diego to San Jose during this time can be as low as $117. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San Jose is in the evening when prices are around $244.
What is the cheapest San Diego to San Jose flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Jose?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Jose from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Jose for around $131 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Jose from San Diego for as low as $90 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on San Diego to San Jose flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Diego to San Jose flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to San Jose?
Spirit Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to San Jose
What airlines fly to San Jose?
Frontier, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Jose from San Diego according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Jose. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to San Jose on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from San Diego to San Jose on average per day?
As of July 2025, 18 flights take off from San Diego and land in San Jose each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 5:00PM, with 44% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.
How many flights depart from San Diego to San Jose on average per week?
As of July 2025, there are 128 flights per week flying from San Diego to San Jose. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 21% of flights taking off on this day.
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How far is San Diego to San Jose by plane?
The distance between San Diego and San Jose is about 416.2 mi. Flights usually cover this in 1h 26m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to San Jose Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to San Jose Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to San Jose Airport?
There are 7 operators available for flights from San Diego Airport to San Jose Airport as of July 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to San Jose Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to San Jose Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Jose Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Jose Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Jose Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Diego to San Jose?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from San Diego to San Jose is Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets), representing 17.43% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Embraer 175 at 16.97%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 15.38%, and Airbus A320neo at 12.99%.
What is the most popular airline from San Diego to San Jose?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Diego to San Jose is Spirit Airlines (41% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Southwest (27%), Frontier (17%), and Alaska Airlines (11%).
Best airlines flying from San Diego to San Jose
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Diego to San Jose with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $32 | Free Cancellation | Rating 5.9 3,286 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $46 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 8,086 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $48 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.8 2,545 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $57 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,861 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $98 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 4,266 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $113 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $209 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews |
Southwest Flights From San Diego to San Jose
Southwest flies from San Diego to San Jose around 47 times per week, with 4,266 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from San Diego to San Jose in the last 72 hours was $98 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $187 for Southwest flights on this route.
Alaska Airlines Flights From San Diego to San Jose
$113 is the best Alaska Airlines flight deal from San Diego to San Jose found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Alaska Airlines ticket price found was closer to $209, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Alaska Airlines (8.0/10 from 10,000 user reviews) flies into San Jose from San Diego 26 times in an average week so prices can vary.
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Can I find flights from San Diego to San Jose with flexible booking policies on momondo?
momondo does allow users to show only those flights to San Jose from San Diego which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.
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