San Diego to San Jose (SAN–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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San Diego to San Jose
2 carriers, 183 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines
183 Flights/wk
417 mi
1h nonstop
73 1-stop hubs
SAN–SJC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 417 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SAN–SJC service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| WN Southwest Airlines | 139 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h25-1h40 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 43 | E75, E75L | 1h36-1h49 | Oneworld | – |
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, SAN to SJC direction.
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30
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26
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28
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
38
Nonstop flights
183
Outbound / wk
178
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,524
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
SAN → SJC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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SJC → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
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100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
SAN delays → SJC delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach San Jose from San Diego
Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
| Metric | SAN→SJC | CLD→SJC | SNA→SJC |
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| Distance from SAN | – | 28 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 183 | 1 | 93 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h | 1h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Carlsbad (CLD) to San Jose flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to San Jose flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN 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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SAN: PDT · SJC: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in San Jose.
SAN: PDT · SJC: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
417 mi / 671 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 49m.
Facts
SAN–SJC Quick Facts
Key statistics for the San Diego to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance417 mi / 671 km
Flight time1h to 1h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights183 out / 178 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SAN to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 49m. The route covers 417 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 183 nonstop flights per week from SAN to SJC. The return direction has about 178 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBA, TRM, SBP, MRY, SCF, APC, SFO, SAF, TUS, RIL, SUN, ABQ, BFI, BZN, HDN, JAC, COS, YVR, PAE, SJD, SAT, OMA, IAH, OKC, IND, STL, CHS, BNA, EUG, RDU, CMH, MSY, YYZ, PBI, TEB, RNO, OPF, IAD, MCO, PIT, KOA, MIA, LIH, JFK, MSP, DAL, ATL, LAS, LAX, PHL, GEG, PHX, PDX, SLC, DEN, ORD, SEA, AUS, HOU, BOI, MDW, DFW, PSP, AMS, BWI, CMA, OGG, HNL, TRK, PVR, HCR, HND and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJC to SAN 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.
Flights from SAN to SJC
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 183 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAN to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to SJC ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 417 miles (671 km). There are approximately 183 weekly flights outbound and 178 return, totaling 361 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).