New York to San Jose (LGA–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LGA Airport Page →
2,557 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 7h 41m DLUAWN → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San Jose flights
MDW Chicago 7h 42m WN → LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to San Jose flights
BNA Nashville 7h 56m AABADL → UDWN Nashville (BNA) to San Jose flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 17m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Jose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 26m AAAMAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Jose flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 28m AMDLKE → AFDLKL Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose flights
ORD Chicago 9h AAASDL → UA Chicago (ORD) to San Jose flights
HOU Houston 9h 19m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to San Jose flights
IAH Houston 9h 28m AMDLKQ → UA Houston (IAH) to San Jose flights
DTW Detroit 9h 32m AAAFAM → DL Detroit (DTW) to San Jose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to San Jose
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,557 mi 5h 41m nonstop -3h behind

LGA–SJC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Best way to fly New York to San Jose LGA Routes SJC Routes LGA Live Flights SJC Live Flights LGA Delays SJC Delays
All flights from San Jose (SJC) San Jose to New York flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DEN ~7h 41m MDW ~7h 42m BNA ~7h 56m ATL ~8h 17m DFW ~8h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,164
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
LGA → SJC
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
100%
Return
SJC → LGA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from New York

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric LGA→SJC JFK→SJC TEB→SJC
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 18
Weekly flights – 1 5
Flight time 5h 41m 5h 58m 4h 58m
Departure OTP 96% – –
New York (JFK) to San Jose flights · Teterboro (TEB) to San Jose flights · Newark (EWR) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Jose is 3 hours behind New York.
LGA: EDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
2,557 mi / 4,114 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 41m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance2,557 mi / 4,114 km
Flight time5h 41m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take about 5h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 2,557 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago Midway and Nashville.
San Jose is 3 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from SJC to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. 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.

Flights from LGA to SJC

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LGA to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to SJC is about 5 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,557 miles (4,114 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago Midway and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).