Cheap Flights from SJC to LGA: When to Fly from San Jose to New York

 

The cheapest times to fly from SJC to LGA are

• January 1st to March 4th
• April 23rd to May 6th
• August 13th to November 18th (except the week of August 27th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from SJC to LGA is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $1094 for Sunday flights during mid to late November, or as low as $245 for Tuesday flights around late January and early February.

 

When to Fly to New York

Flying from San Jose, CA (SJC) to New York, NY (LGA) will usually cost between $265 to $590 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $269. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid to late November, with an average price of $578. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $309 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $342 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SJC to LGA flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SJC to LGA route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the SJC to LGA flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from San Jose. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.08, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $166 (36%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $298. Return trip prices are from the LGA to SJC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SJC to LGA can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 35 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from SJC to LGA while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SJC to LGA? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 8 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from LaGuardia Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2556 miles or 4113 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from SJC to LGA?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SJC to LGA flight is about 5 hour 35 minutes.

How many flights go between San Jose, CA and New York, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 95 available flights from SJC to LGA.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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