Warsaw to San Jose (WAW–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 13h 42m B6LO AFAMCI Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose flights
ORD Chicago 16h 14m B6LO UA Chicago (ORD) to San Jose flights
SFO San Francisco 25h 29m LO AS San Francisco (SFO) to San Jose flights
NRT Narita 43h 29m LO ZG Narita (NRT) to San Jose flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) ~13h 48m DYLOSK Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to San Jose flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Warsaw to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

While no nonstop service exists between WAW and SJC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for WAW to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
380
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
WAW → SJC
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
SJC → WAW
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →

Other ways to reach San Jose from Warsaw

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric WAW→SJC KRK→SJC
Distance from WAW 153 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of WAW with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
San Jose is 9 hours behind Warsaw.
WAW: CEST · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw, it's 9:00 AM in San Jose.
Visa & Entry

Poland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program, so Polish passport holders with a biometric passport can enter the United States for up to 90 days using ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). ESTA costs $21 and is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. Approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. ESTA covers tourism and business visits but not employment or study.

At the US port of entry (typically the first US airport you land at), a CBP officer reviews your passport, takes fingerprints and a photo, and asks about the purpose and duration of your visit. Have your return ticket, hotel address, and a general itinerary ready. The 90-day ESTA stay cannot be extended, and there is no grace period. If you overstay, future ESTA applications will be denied, and you will need a B1/B2 visa ($185) with a consular interview for all subsequent trips.

Direct flights from Warsaw to New York JFK and Newark run about 9 hours 30 minutes on LOT Polish Airlines. LOT also flies direct to Chicago O'Hare (about 10 hours), Miami, Los Angeles, and San Francisco seasonally. United operates Newark to Warsaw. The US uses the US dollar. At current rates, $1 equals roughly PLN 4.05. No mandatory vaccinations. Global Entry ($100 for 5 years) includes ESTA and provides expedited CBP processing at US airports using kiosks instead of officer queues.

Getting to WAW

SKM (Szybka Kolej Miejska) commuter rail Line S2/S3 connects Warsaw Central (Warszawa Centralna) to WAW in 25 minutes (PLN 4.40 within Zone 1, or PLN 7.00 including Zone 2). Trains depart roughly every 15–30 minutes. The platform is directly below the terminal; no bus transfer needed.Bus lines 175, 188, and N32 (night) serve the city center for PLN 4.40. Taxis cost PLN 40–60 from the center (20–30 min). Uber and Bolt (dominant ride-share in Poland) run PLN 30–50. Parking from PLN 30/day in the remote car park.

WAW–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Warsaw to San Jose route.
Route details
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: WAW
IATA / ICAOWAW / EPWA
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Passengers/yr21.3M
Elevation362 ft / 110 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WAW to SJC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Chicago O'Hare and San Francisco.
San Jose is 9 hours behind Warsaw.
Yes, return flights from SJC to WAW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KRK. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Chicago O'Hare and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Balice (KRK).