Cheap Flights from SJC to SAN: When to Fly from San Jose to San Diego

 

The cheapest times to fly from SJC to SAN are

• January 22nd to February 4th
• May 21st to July 15th
• August 6th to November 18th

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 SAN is early December. Prices can be as high as $298 for Sunday flights during mid to late November, or as low as $88 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to San Diego

Flying from San Jose, CA (SJC) to San Diego, CA (SAN) will usually cost between $97 to $187 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $108. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid to late November, with an average price of $203. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $94 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $122 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SJC to SAN flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the SJC to SAN 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 $0.18, which is 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 $45 (30%) 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 $106. Return trip prices are from the SAN 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 SAN can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 44 minutes may 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 a nonstop flight from SJC to SAN while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

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

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 417 miles or 671 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SJC to SAN flight is about 1 hour 44 minutes.

How many flights go between San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 80 available flights from SJC to SAN.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from SJC to SAN tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 19% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 24% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave SAN heading for SJC about 4 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in San Diego, CA is about on time. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 6 minutes late
• SkyWest: 1 minutes early
• Alaska: 2 minutes early
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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