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Flights from San Jose to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Jose to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Jose to San Diego is August, where tickets cost ₹ 9,681 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of tickets is ₹ 22,368 and ₹ 20,698 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to San Diego?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Jose to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Jose to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Jose and San Diego?

In normal times, Southwest flies from San Jose to San Diego up to 11 times per day, Alaska Airlines up to 4 times per day, and Spirit Airlines 1 time per day.

Which airlines fly direct between San Jose and San Diego?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Jose to San Diego.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from San Jose to San Diego. They are: Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Spirit Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at ₹ 4,763 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between San Jose and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 12 and 24 nonstop flights that take off from San Jose and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 1h 24m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 124 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Jose and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Jose to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Jose at 06:15 and will be landing in San Diego at 07:38.

What’s the latest departure time from San Jose to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Jose to San Diego jets off at 21:40 and lands at 23:00.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 56% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.

When to book flights from San Jose to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to San Diego

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Jose to San Diego?

    You can fly nonstop from San Jose to San Diego through Alaska Airlines. The flight starts at the San Jose International Airport and lands at San Diego International Airport. American Airlines also offers a flight through this route, but it includes a stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Book through KAYAK if you want information about the fastest route.

  • Is there free Wi-Fi at San Jose International Airport?

    Free Wi-Fi service is available at San Jose International Airport in the public areas of Terminal A and B. The service includes 24h customer support and offers a free security application that helps to encrypt your connection. On your device, switch on Wi-Fi and find “sjcfreewifi” to connect.

  • Where are ATMs at the San Diego International Airport?

    Travelers can use Bank of America ATMs located at the three terminals. In Terminal 1, the ATMs are at the Food Court pre-security and at gate concourses post-security. In Terminal 2, you’ll find the ATMs at the food court near Starbucks and at gate concourses post-security. In Terminal 3, there are machines at the Baggage Claim area pre-security and in gate concourses post-security.

  • Where is the San Diego International Airport lost and found office?

    The lost and found office is on the first floor of Terminal 2 West in the baggage claim area. Office hours are 6 am to 11 pm. If you need assistance accessing this area, contact airport support.

  • Are there services at San Diego International Airport for disabled passengers?

    Various accessibility services are available throughout the airport to help travelers with mobility impairments. These include TDD Telephones, a courtesy cart, and visual paging monitors. There are Volunteer Airport Ambassadors at the airport to help whenever necessary. Also, you’ll find Airport Traffic Officers at key locations within and outside the terminals to assist individuals with special needs.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Jose to San Diego?

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Jose to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to San Diego?

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Jose to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Jose to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Jose and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Jose to San Diego?

    There are direct flights from San Jose to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Jose to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from San Jose is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Jose to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Jose to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from San Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Jose to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 10,109 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to travel to San Diego from San Jose, you can use the San Jose International Airport (SJC), served by different airlines, including JetBlue, Delta, Air Canada, American Airlines, and United Airlines.
  • To access your money at the San Jose International Airport, there are several ATMs. You can find the ATMs at Gates 6, 10, 15, 19, and 26. The service is also available in the Baggage Claim area.
  • If you’re traveling with a pet, there are four animal relief areas at San Jose International Airport. The pre-security locations are outside Terminal A, north of ticketing and south of parking. Post-security, it’s located inside the passenger walkway near Gates 16 and 17.
  • Wireless internet is available at San Jose International Airport in all public areas of Terminal A and B. The Wi-Fi is encrypted for online security and is available for 24h.
  • Located 3 miles from downtown San Diego, the San Diego International Airport (SAN) offers a suitable entry point for those traveling from San Jose to San Diego.
  • Many restaurants are open at San Diego International Airport. In Terminal 1, there are options like Bankers Hill Bar & Market and Peet’s Coffee & Tea. In Terminal 2, you can explore the Artisan Market, California Pizza Market, and more.
  • If you need fast Wi-Fi, San Diego International Airport offers a free connection. The Wi-Fi service offers travelers 2h sessions for any online activities.
  • You can get shoeshine services at San Diego International Airport at the Classic Shine in Terminal 1 East and Terminal 2 East near Gate 23 and Gate 36. All these locations offer varied hours of operation, so confirm ahead of time.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Jose to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Jose to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Jose to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to San Jose

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

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Top airlines flying from San Jose to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Jose to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9118 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.3Entertainment
Airline reviews

My boarding pass birthdate was printed incorrectly causing me to spend an extra hour in a check-in and then again TSA line and to miss a chance to have dinner pre-flight. My window seat was given away and was replaced with a middle seat. I would have liked an opportunity to charge my phone and take advantage of movies but many of the departure gate chargers weren’t operational and I don’t know of an in-flight charging option, The flight left 45 late after trouble with unruly passengers, and I was glad staff removed them.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Apr 2024PDX - SAN
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My boarding pass birthdate was printed incorrectly causing me to spend an extra hour in a check-in and then again TSA line and to miss a chance to have dinner pre-flight. My window seat was given away and was replaced with a middle seat. I would have liked an opportunity to charge my phone and take advantage of movies but many of the departure gate chargers weren’t operational and I don’t know of an in-flight charging option, The flight left 45 late after trouble with unruly passengers, and I was glad staff removed them.

Good - San Jose security is a breeze. Exact opposite of San Diego. Flight on time. Bad - FA's were not that cheery or polite. I thought we may blow out a tire as the pilot slammed down a hard landing in perfect conditions. He came in pretty hot like he had a date waiting.

I was seated at the back of the plane and the flight attendants were fantastic. I did not get food so can’t say. Thought the movie selection was lean.

the departure got delayed due to SJC situation, but it was a quite good waiting thanks to Alaska airline teams.

The flight attendant in the back of the plane was barely understood as she rushed through instructions to the point of being intelligible. She had a bored demeanor in her delivery.

Staff seemed genuinely nice, not just going through the motions.

The pretzels are awesome. The free movies are excellent. The plane crew was amazing. The Austin airport lounge was too small and overcrowded. There were not enough seats. And the boarding staff was not as friendly.

I like Alaska Air fine. Great crew. Late departure still arrived on time.

Excellent service and prices. I was not award of inflight entertainment.

They gave me a seat with extra leg room. But they didn't offer me anything to drink, just because it was an hour flight

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

It wasn’t as horrible as I would have expected, however, to not provide water and change so much for bags is a ripoff to say the least.

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

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