San Francisco to San Jose (SFO–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 30 mi 0h 30m nonstop 95 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and SJC, connecting options are available through 95 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
95
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
APC ~2h 13m MRY ~3h 4m VNY ~3h 8m SBP ~3h 18m SMO ~3h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,923
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
SFO → SJC
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
76%
Return
SJC → SFO
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric SFO→SJC OAK→SJC CCR→SJC
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 31 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 2 1 1
Flight time 0h 30m – 0h 27m
Departure OTP 62% – –
Oakland (OAK) to San Jose flights · Concord (CCR) to San Jose flights · Monterey (MRY) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Jose is 0 hours the same as San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
30 mi / 49 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 30m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance30 mi / 49 km
Flight time0h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections95 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 0h 30m. The route covers 30 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SFO to SJC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APC, MRY, VNY, SBP, SMO, SBA, TRM, CLD, SCF, ACV, BFI, TEX, SUN, JAC, RIL, BZN, SAF, MSO, YVR, ASE, TUS, BJC, PAE, HDN, ABQ, FCA, TME, OKC, OMA, SAT, MEM, IAH, HOU, IND, STL, BNA, MHH, CMH, YYZ, BTV, TEB, PBI, RDU, MSY, IAD, BCT, PIT, MCO, HPN, RNO, PHL, OPF, RSW, YUL, MIA, JFK, LAX, ONT, LIH, LAS, PDX, SNA, BUR, KOA, SAN, MSP, DEN, PHX, KEF, MDW, SJD, ORD, SEA, SLC, AUS, PSP, BOI, BWI, STN, DFW, EUG, DUB, ATL, AMS, BCN, GDL, HNL, GEG, OGG, TRK, PEK, DAL, PVR, HND and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJC to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, CCR and MRY. 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 SFO to SJC

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

SFO to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to SJC ranges from 0 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 30 miles (49 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

95 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via APC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), Concord (CCR) and Monterey (MRY).