San Jose to San Diego (SJC–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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San Jose to San Diego
2 carriers, 178 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines
178 Flights/wk
417 mi
0h 57m nonstop
68 1-stop hubs
SJC–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 417 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SJC–SAN service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| WN Southwest Airlines | 140 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 34 | E75, E75L | 1h25-1h32 | 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, SJC to SAN direction.
Mon
28
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25
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23
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27
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29
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18
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
37
Nonstop flights
178
Outbound / wk
183
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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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
SJC → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
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100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
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100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
SJC delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach San Diego from San Jose
Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
| Metric | SJC→SAN | OAK→SAN | SFO→SAN |
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| Distance from SJC | – | 29 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 178 | 99 | 223 |
| Flight time | 0h 57m | 1h 25m | 1h 18m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Oakland (OAK) to San Diego flights · San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights · Monterey (MRY) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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SJC: PDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
SJC: PDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
417 mi / 671 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m to 1h 32m.
Facts
SJC–SAN Quick Facts
Key statistics for the San Jose to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance417 mi / 671 km
Flight time0h 57m to 1h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights178 out / 183 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: 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 SJC to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 0h 57m to 1h 32m. The route covers 417 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 178 nonstop flights per week from SJC to SAN. The return direction has about 183 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SBA, TRM, MMH, SNA, FAT, PSP, MRY, STS, SCF, OGD, BFI, SUN, FCA, EGE, JAC, HDN, BZN, YYC, SAT, OMA, STL, EUG, SDF, BNA, GSP, APF, RNO, MCO, SUA, RDU, PBI, DCA, IAD, TEB, FLL, BOS, MIA, LAX, EWR, LAS, PDX, LIH, BWI, MSP, PHX, DAL, SEA, ORD, SJD, DEN, SLC, DFW, BOI, TRK, PVR, AUS, OGG, NRT, DUB, GEG, MDW, YVR, HOU, HNL, ATL, DVO and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAN 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.
Flights from SJC to SAN
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 178 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SJC to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJC to SAN ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 417 miles (671 km). There are approximately 178 weekly flights outbound and 183 return, totaling 361 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Monterey (MRY).