San Jose to Los Angeles (SJC–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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San Jose to Los Angeles
6 carriers, 222 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines
222 Flights/wk
308 mi
0h 46m nonstop
89 1-stop hubs
SJC–LAX is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 308 miles in approximately 0h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 89 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SJC–LAX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| WN Southwest Airlines | 73 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h09-1h30 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 68 | 319, E75L, E7W | 1h18-1h31 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 36 | 319, E75S, E7W | 1h20-1h24 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 18 | 319, E7W | 1h18-1h22 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 14 | 319, E7W | 1h23-1h28 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 11 | 321, A21N | 1h26-1h32 | – | – |
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, SJC to LAX direction.
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33
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47
Nonstop flights
222
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227
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to LAX.
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One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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
SJC → LAX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
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LAX → SJC
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
SJC delays → LAX delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from San Jose
Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
| Metric | SJC→LAX | OAK→LAX | SFO→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJC | – | 29 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 6 | 23 |
| Weekly flights | 222 | 80 | 628 |
| Flight time | 0h 46m | 0h 57m | 0h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Oakland (OAK) to Los Angeles flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles flights · Monterey (MRY) to Los Angeles flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Los Angeles is 0 hours
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SJC: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
SJC: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
308 mi / 496 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 46m to 1h 32m.
Getting from LAX
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Los Angeles Climate
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
Facts
SJC–LAX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the San Jose to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance308 mi / 496 km
Flight time0h 46m to 1h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights222 out / 227 return
1-stop connections89 hubs
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: 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 SJC to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 0h 46m to 1h 32m. The route covers 308 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 222 nonstop flights per week from SJC to LAX. The return direction has about 227 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NUQ, CLD, BUR, TRM, SBA, FAT, MRY, STS, SCF, OGD, TEX, BFI, SUN, MTJ, EGE, BZN, JAC, SAF, HDN, ADS, FCA, ASE, LNK, MTY, YYC, SAT, STL, OMA, SUA, SDF, MLM, PDK, ZCL, BNA, BJX, PVR, TTN, JAX, ANC, AGS, RDU, VRB, DVO, OPF, MCO, SJD, DCA, IAD, TEB, FLL, EWR, RNO, BCT, BOS, MIA, PBI, SAN, OGG, LAS, PHX, HOU, LIH, PSP, BOI, MSP, DEN, DAL, SLC, GEG, SEA, PDX, DFW, ORD, AUS, YVR, MDW, DUB, GDL, BWI, FAB, NRT, HND, STN, HNL, EUG, ATL, BCN, SYD and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LAX to SJC 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.
Block time is 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes for the 310-mile route down the California coast. Actual air time is about 55 minutes. LAX arrival congestion can extend block time in the afternoon. Northbound return flights are a few minutes longer when headwinds kick up along the coast.
Southwest operates 5 to 8 daily nonstops. Alaska Airlines adds 2 to 3 daily frequencies. American runs 1 to 2 daily from Terminal A. Delta and United each have 1 to 2 daily departures. Combined frequency reaches 10 to 15 daily nonstops. Equipment is 737-700, 737-800, A320, or A319 across carriers.
SJC is better for South Bay residents (San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino). It's a smaller airport with faster security and easier parking. SFO has more total flights to LAX and more carriers, plus better international connections if you are continuing beyond LA. SJC avoids the 40-minute drive to SFO from the South Bay and the associated Bay Bridge or 101 traffic.
Driving takes 5 to 6 hours on I-5 or US-101. Door-to-door flying is about 3 to 4 hours including airport time on both ends. Flying saves 2 hours minimum and avoids the Grapevine traffic. For travelers going to Westside LA, Hollywood, or the airport area, flying is clearly faster. For Thousand Oaks or Burbank, driving or flying to BUR might be better.
Southwest uses Terminal 1. Alaska is in Terminal 6. American is in Terminal 4 or 5. Delta uses Terminals 2 and 3. United is in Terminals 7 and 8. If connecting to an international flight, the Tom Bradley International Terminal is accessible from all domestic terminals via the airside connector or the LAX Automated People Mover.
San Jose to Los Angeles: Silicon Valley to SoCal
SJC-LAX serves the heavy business and leisure traffic between Silicon Valley and greater Los Angeles. Southwest leads with 5 to 8 daily nonstops, and Alaska, American, Delta, and United fill out the schedule to 10 to 15 daily departures. The 310-mile flight takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. San Jose Mineta is the preferred departure point for South Bay tech workers, offering faster check-in and shorter security lines than SFO. Apple, Google, and other major tech campuses are 10 to 20 minutes from SJC.
The route competes with a 5 to 6 hour drive on I-5, but flying saves at least 2 hours door-to-door. For travelers heading to Burbank, Hollywood, or the San Fernando Valley, flying into BUR from SJC is also an option with fewer carriers but a much simpler arrival experience.