Zaventem to San Jose (BRU–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
ATL Atlanta 18h 22m AFDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Jose flights
ORD Chicago 22h 55m ACLXOS GTWUA Chicago (ORD) to San Jose flights
SEA Seattle ~13h 28m SN AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Jose flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) ~13h 43m A3CXDY Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to San Jose flights
LAX Los Angeles ~14h 27m AFAMCI Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose flights
PHX Phoenix ~23h 7m AAASEJA Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose flights
NRT Narita ~24h 25m NH ZG Narita (NRT) to San Jose flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zaventem to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BRU and SJC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
384
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BRU → SJC
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
SJC → BRU
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →

Other ways to reach San Jose from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric BRU→SJC AMS→SJC
Distance from BRU 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
San Jose is 9 hours behind Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 9:00 AM in San Jose.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program for stays up to 90 days. An approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required before boarding and costs USD $21. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until passport expiry. An e-passport with a machine-readable chip is mandatory.

Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

BRU–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to San Jose route.
Route details
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to SJC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
San Jose is 9 hours behind Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from SJC to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AMS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amsterdam (AMS).