Los Angeles to San Jose (LAX–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Los Angeles to San Jose
7 carriers, 227 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines
227 Flights/wk
308 mi
0h 49m nonstop
101 1-stop hubs
LAX–SJC is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 308 miles in approximately 0h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 101 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop LAX–SJC service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| WN Southwest Airlines | 73 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h04-1h20 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 55 | 319, E75L, E7W | 1h14-1h18 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 41 | 319, E75S, E7W | 1h15-1h17 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 28 | 319, E7W | 1h15-1h19 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 22 | 319, E7W | 1h13-1h20 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32Q | 1h18 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to SJC direction.
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35
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50
Nonstop flights
227
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222
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to SJC.
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One-Stop Connections
101
Hubs
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Fastest
~43h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → SJC
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
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76%
Arriving
85%
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SJC → LAX
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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73%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
LAX delays → SJC delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach San Jose from Los Angeles
Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
| Metric | LAX→SJC | LGB→SJC | BUR→SJC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 227 | 53 | 78 |
| Flight time | 0h 49m | 1h 5m | 0h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Long Beach (LGB) to San Jose flights · Burbank (BUR) to San Jose flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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San Jose is 0 hours
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LAX: PDT · SJC: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in San Jose.
LAX: PDT · SJC: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
308 mi / 496 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m to 1h 20m.
Getting to LAX
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
Facts
LAX–SJC Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Los Angeles to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance308 mi / 496 km
Flight time0h 49m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights227 out / 222 return
1-stop connections101 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LAX to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 0h 49m to 1h 20m. The route covers 308 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, TWY and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 227 nonstop flights per week from LAX to SJC. The return direction has about 222 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HWD, APC, SBP, SBA, BUR, MRY, TRM, SFO, SCF, TEX, OGD, TUS, RIL, SUN, ACV, SAF, BJC, ABQ, ASE, COS, JAC, BZN, YVR, BFI, HDN, PAE, FCA, ICT, OKC, SAT, EUG, OMA, IAH, BJX, TLC, SJD, MEM, SAV, IND, STL, BNA, AGS, MSY, MLM, BHM, FXE, CMH, YYZ, TEB, RSW, RDU, MCO, OPF, IAD, ZCL, PIT, HPN, YUL, MIA, JFK, LGA, DAL, LAS, ATL, PDX, RNO, PHX, SAN, TRK, BOI, DEN, GEG, PSP, SNA, ORD, AUS, MSP, SEA, MDW, DFW, SLC, GDL, HOU, LTN, DUB, ARN, AMS, BWI, PHL, EDI, BCN, HNL, PEK, OGG, PVR, HCR, LIH, PBI, KOA, HND and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJC to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Southwest Airlines is the primary carrier on LAX-SJC with 6 to 8 daily nonstop departures. Alaska Airlines operates 2 to 3 daily nonstops. American runs 1 to 2. The sector is 308 miles with a block time of 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. Southwest departs from Terminals 1 and 2 at LAX. Alaska uses Terminal 6. American uses Terminal 4.
The drive from LAX to San Jose takes 5 to 7 hours on I-5 or US-101 depending on traffic. Door-to-door air travel time including airport processing is about 3.5 to 4 hours. Flying saves 1.5 to 3 hours. For travelers in west LA or the South Bay, the drive to LAX is short, making the flight more attractive. For passengers in the San Fernando Valley, Burbank to SJC on Southwest is a better option if available.
VTA Light Rail runs from SJC to downtown San Jose in about 20 minutes. The fare is $2.50. Rideshare pickups are on the ground level of Terminal A and Terminal B garages. Downtown San Jose is only 3 miles from the airport. Cupertino and Sunnyvale offices are 10 to 15 miles northwest, reachable in 20 to 30 minutes by car outside rush hour. Caltrain's San Jose Diridon station is 3 miles from SJC and connects to San Francisco.
Los Angeles to San Jose: The Silicon Valley Shuttle
LAX-SJC is a high-frequency intra-California route connecting Los Angeles to the heart of Silicon Valley. Southwest dominates with 6 to 8 daily nonstops. Alaska and American add supplementary service. Block time is 1 hour 10 to 20 minutes on the 308-mile sector. The route carries heavy tech-sector business traffic during the week and leisure traffic on weekends. San Jose Mineta Airport sits 3 miles from downtown and is the closest major airport to Apple, Google, and the broader Santa Clara Valley tech corridor. SFO and OAK compete for some of this traffic, but SJC's proximity to South Bay offices makes it the preferred arrival point.
Market Context and Alternatives
LAX-SJC competes with LAX-SFO and LAX-OAK for the broader Los Angeles-to-Bay Area market. SFO draws passengers headed to San Francisco proper or the Peninsula. OAK serves the East Bay. SJC captures South Bay and parts of the Peninsula south of Palo Alto. The California intra-state air market is one of the densest in the US, and passengers often choose airports based on which side of the Bay Area they need to reach. Burbank (BUR) serves as an LAX alternative for Valley-based passengers. Southwest's dominance on LAX-SJC keeps fares competitive, particularly for walk-up bookings.