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Flight deals from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Jose

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to San Jose? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £153. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.£56 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sun, 10 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £56, select.
San Jose.£78 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £78, select.
San Jose.£88 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £88, select.
San Jose.£118 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Tue, 5 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £118, select.
San Jose.£120 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul.One-way flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £120, select.
San Jose.£120 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £120, select.
San Jose.£129 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £129, select.
San Jose.£134 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £134, select.
San Jose.£135 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £135, select.
San Jose.£139 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £139, select.
San Jose.£140 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £140, select.
San Jose.£140 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £140, select.
San Jose.£142 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £142, select.
San Jose.£152 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £152, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Jose

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Santa Ana John Wayne to San Jose flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
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Direct flights from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Jose

Alternative Santa Ana John Wayne to San Jose routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Jose? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Jose International

3 miles from central San Jose
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San Jose Reid-Hillview

4 miles from central San Jose
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

32 miles from central San Jose
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San Francisco International

33 miles from central San Jose
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Concord

46 miles from central San Jose
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Carmel Monterey Peninsula

52 miles from central San Jose
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Sacramento Stockton

53 miles from central San Jose
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Santa Ana to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£56
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week55

Finding cheap flights from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Jose: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in San Jose: San Jose International, San Jose Reid-Hillview, Oakland Metropolitan Oak, San Francisco International, Concord, Carmel Monterey Peninsula, and Sacramento Stockton.
The best price we found for a return flight from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Jose is £150. 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.
1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Jose.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Jose.
As of April 2026, there are 55 flights per week flying from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Jose.
The cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Jose is usually April.
If you're flying from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport, the cheapest airport near San Jose is San Jose International – which is 2.9 miles away from the centre of San Jose. We've found flights into this airport from £150.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to San Jose on Thursday, 16 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 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 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.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 13°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Jose, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose.

Travelling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Jose: what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from John Wayne Airport to San Jose and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Santa Ana (the location of John Wayne Airport) and San Jose are in the same timezone — UTC-7.

  • With 30 flights a week between the two airports, John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the most popular route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:45. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from SNA to SJC is with Southwest Airlines at 21:10.

  • For a relaxed start to your SNA to San Jose flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Direct John Wayne Airport to San Jose tickets are available for booking. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) will be where your journey ends.

  • Book your favourite seat with Southwest Airlines. This leading carrier operates direct flights from John Wayne Airport to San Jose.

  • Located around 8 kms (5 miles) from central Santa Ana, SNA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from John Wayne Airport to San Jose? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SNA:

  • John Wayne Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that depart SNA arrive at their destination on time.

  • SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.

How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Jose

  • £56 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John Wayne Airport to San Jose flight. A round-trip ticket right now is £150. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book one month before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SNA to San Jose.

  • The best month for picking up cheap John Wayne Airport to San Jose tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SNA to San Jose by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Save on your flight from John Wayne Airport to San Jose with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is around 6 kms (4 miles) from the centre of San Jose. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 10 minutes.

  • It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from John Wayne Airport to San Jose, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SJC:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar to explore San Jose and beyond.

  • To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from SNA to San Jose.

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

Best time to go to San Jose

  • Plan your trip to San Jose during high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from John Wayne Airport to San Jose during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

  • The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your John Wayne Airport to San Jose plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SNA to San Jose around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about San Jose

  • Once you've booked your flight from John Wayne Airport to San Jose, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Winchester Mystery House and San Jose Museum of Art are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned San Jose itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • San Jose has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kms (310 miles) south-east of San Jose, a visit to Los Angeles will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Around 193 kms (120 miles) east of San Jose, Fresno is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

Plan the rest of your trip from Santa Ana to San Jose

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