London, Essex to San Jose (STN–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between STN and SJC, connecting options are available through 15 hubs.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Jose from London, Essex
| Metric | STN→SJC | LTN→SJC |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from STN | – | 26 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 11h 25m | 10h 39m |
Travel Essentials
STN: GMT · SJC: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 11:00 AM in San Jose.
British passport holders enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for up to 90 days for tourism or business. You must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before departure. The ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov, the only official site. Most approvals come within minutes, but apply at least 72 hours before travel. The 90-day stay cannot be extended under the VWP.
Passport must be an electronic/biometric passport (all UK passports issued since 2006 qualify). You need proof of onward travel out of the US within 90 days. CBP officers at the port of entry make the final admission decision and can ask about trip purpose, accommodation, and ties to the UK. Automated passport control (APC) kiosks and Global Entry (for pre-approved travelers) speed up arrival processing. Anyone with certain criminal convictions, prior visa denials, or dual nationality with Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen may be ineligible for the VWP and need a B-1/B-2 visa ($185) from the US Embassy in London.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to New York (JFK) run about 7 hours 30 minutes westbound. Multiple US destinations have direct service from London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The 90-day VWP clock does not reset by visiting Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean and returning to the US; the original 90 days continues to count down. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. US Customs allows $800 worth of goods duty-free per person.
STN–SJC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STN to SJC
London Stansted Airport (STN) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
STN to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STN to SJC ranges from 11 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,356 miles (8,619 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SFO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN).