San Francisco to San Jose (SFO–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–SJC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 30 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 3 | – | 1h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Jose from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→SJC | OAK→SJC | CCR→SJC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 31 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 43m | 0h 21m | 0h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · SJC: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in San Jose.
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.
SFO–SJC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to SJC
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SFO to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to SJC is about 1 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 30 miles (49 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hollywood Burbank, Ontario and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), Concord (CCR) and Santa Rosa (STS).