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Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 5:55 pmSAN-SJC
1h 25mnonstop
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5:20 pm - 6:40 pmSJC-SAN
1h 20mnonstop
$97Southwest
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Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 18
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9:30 am - 4:15 pmSAN-SJC
6h 45m1 stop
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7:00 pm - 8:25 pmSJC-SAN
1h 25mnonstop
$100Southwest
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Sat, Oct 18 - Mon, Oct 20
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8:05 am - 9:36 amSAN-SJC
1h 31mnonstop
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12:45 pm - 2:08 pmSJC-SAN
1h 23mnonstop
$102Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 19
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8:11 am - 9:57 amSAN-SJC
1h 46mnonstop
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6:25 am - 8:01 amSJC-SAN
1h 36mnonstop
$104Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 15
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6:15 am - 10:45 amSAN-SJC
4h 30m1 stop
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3:42 pm - 5:18 pmSJC-SAN
1h 36mnonstop
Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
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6:15 am - 10:45 amSAN-SJC
4h 30m1 stop
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6:35 am - 12:31 pmSJC-SAN
5h 56m1 stop
$113Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 30
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1:35 pm - 8:00 pmSAN-SJC
6h 25m1 stop
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11:40 am - 10:26 pmSJC-SAN
10h 46m1 stop
$114Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 3
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6:15 am - 10:45 amSAN-SJC
4h 30m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 3:06 pmSJC-SAN
1h 36mnonstop
Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 7
Frontier Logo
6:35 am - 1:14 pmSAN-SJC
6h 39m1 stop
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2:14 pm - 8:07 pmSJC-SAN
5h 53m1 stop
$143Frontier
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Thu, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 2
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6:25 am - 5:45 pmSAN-SJC
11h 20m1 stop
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12:25 pm - 11:53 pmSJC-SAN
11h 28m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 29

Frontier flights from San Diego to San Jose

Our best Frontier deals on San Diego to San Jose flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 25
SAN6:35 amSan Diego
6h 39m
1 stop
SJC1:14 pmSan Jose
Oct 2
SJC2:14 pmSan Jose
5h 53m
1 stop
SAN8:07 pmSan Diego
Frontier
Sep 26
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
11h 20m
1 stop
SJC5:45 pmSan Jose
Sep 29
SJC12:25 pmSan Jose
11h 28m
1 stop
SAN11:53 pmSan Diego
Frontier
Sep 25
SAN6:35 amSan Diego
6h 39m
1 stop
SJC1:14 pmSan Jose
Sep 26
SJC12:25 pmSan Jose
11h 28m
1 stop
SAN11:53 pmSan Diego

Southwest flights from San Diego to San Jose

Our best Southwest deals on San Diego to San Jose flight tickets
Southwest
Oct 15
SAN4:30 pmSan Diego
1h 25m
SJC5:55 pmSan Jose
Oct 18
SJC5:20 pmSan Jose
1h 20m
SAN6:40 pmSan Diego
Southwest
Oct 18
SAN9:30 amSan Diego
6h 45m
1 stop
SJC4:15 pmSan Jose
Oct 20
SJC7:00 pmSan Jose
1h 25m
SAN8:25 pmSan Diego
Southwest
Dec 3
SAN9:00 amSan Diego
5h 15m
1 stop
SJC2:15 pmSan Jose
Dec 6
SJC7:20 amSan Jose
7h 25m
2 stops
SAN2:45 pmSan Diego

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to San Jose that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
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SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Wed 10/15

4:30 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Jose

Sat 10/18

5:20 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$97

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Sat 10/18

9:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Jose

Mon 10/20

7:00 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$100

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Thu 2/19

8:05 am-9:36 am

Nonstop1h 31m

San Jose

Thu 2/19

12:45 pm-2:08 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$102

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Thu 10/9

8:11 am-9:57 am

Nonstop1h 46m

San Jose

Wed 10/15

6:25 am-8:01 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$104

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Fri 10/3

6:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 30m

San Jose

Mon 10/6

3:42 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$112

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Thu 9/25

6:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 30m

San Jose

Tue 9/30

6:35 am-12:31 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$113

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Tue 9/30

1:35 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

San Jose

Fri 10/3

11:40 am-10:26 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$114

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Sat 10/4

6:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 30m

San Jose

Tue 10/7

1:30 pm-3:06 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$119

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Thu 9/25

6:35 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 39m

San Jose

Thu 10/2

2:14 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$143

San DiegoSan Jose

SAN - SJC

SANSJC

San Diego

Fri 9/26

6:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Jose

Mon 9/29

12:25 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$144

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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 $95. If you aren’t able to travel to San Jose during the month of October, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $117.

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 $132. 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 $196.

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 $128. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San Jose is in the evening when prices are around $205.

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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 $143 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 $112 on momondo.

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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.

How have San Diego to San Jose flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for San Diego to San Jose flights are approximately 54% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$106

Fastest flight time

1h 25m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Jose

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Jose from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $106. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to San Jose found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $147.
The fastest flight from San Diego to San Jose takes 1h 25m
Direct flights go from San Diego to San Jose every day.
There is 1 airport near San Jose: San Jose (SJC)
  • 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 25m, 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.

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  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to San Jose

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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $28Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,172 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $47Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,015 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $57Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,929 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $58Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,723 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $107Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $213Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From San Diego to San Jose

    Southwest flies from San Diego to San Jose around 60 times per week, with 4,242 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from San Diego to San Jose in the last 72 hours was $97 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $181 for Southwest flights on this route.

  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Diego to San Jose

    $107 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 $196, 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 22 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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