Cheap Flights from New York (NYCA) to San Jose International (SJC)

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Cheapest deal£152
Cheapest monthJanuary
Average flight duration6 hours and 44 minutes
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to San Jose International flights are currently cheapest in January.

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New York to San Jose International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose International.

Finding cheap flights from New York to San Jose International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to San Jose International is £152. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 44 minutes is the average flight time from New York to San Jose International.
United, Delta and American Airlines fly direct from New York to San Jose International.
As of December 2025, there are 9 flights per week flying from New York to San Jose International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to San Jose International is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to San Jose International Airport on Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 44 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Jose International is Frontier Airlines .

Flying from New York to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): What you need to know

  • Begin your trip planning by checking out the best place to catch your flight from New York to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Explore your options for leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), two of the city's main airports.

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is located in San Jose. The city follows the UTC-7 timezone and is three hours behind New York.

  • Your flight from New York to SJC won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

Airports in New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:

  • 74.1% of flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • EWR is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your New York to SJC flight? Check in to a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:

  • When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • The journey to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kms (11 miles) or so.

  • Make catching an early New York to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:

  • LGA has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down when it should.

  • The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

About Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SJC instead:

  • Grab a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are popular providers you can book with here.

  • To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your New York to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight.

  • You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to central San Jose is about 3 miles. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • £64 is the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. A return flight starts at £152. These prices may change depending on demand.

  • To find cheap flights from New York to SJC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest New York to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from New York to SJC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Save money on your flight from New York to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from New York to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to San Jose. August is when most people book flights from New York to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • Lock in a New York to SJC plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about San Jose

  • Start your San Jose trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:

  • Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Japantown (San Jose), Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Museum of Innovation are essential stops on your San Jose itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • Fresno is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen San Jose. Around 209 kms (130 miles) away to the east, popular attractions include Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

  • Sacramento is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 137 kms (85 miles) north of San Jose. No trip is complete without visiting Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.

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