San DiegotoSan JoseFlight Time
SAN–SJC · Nonstop
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to San Jose (San Jose International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC) is about 1h 27m, covering 417 miles. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 16-17/day departures, from 06:30 to 22:24 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 27m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 417 mi | Nonstop | 16-17/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Diego to San Jose
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines operate 16-17/day flights from SAN to SJC. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 2 at SAN.
- First departure
- 06:30
- Last departure
- 22:24
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 55
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 11-12/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 06:30 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SJC to SAN flights — 16-17/day on 4 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SAN, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 113 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Diego to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC) is about 1h 27m, based on the 417-mile flying distance.
How far is San Diego from San Jose?
San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC) is about 417 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to San Jose?
Yes. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC), with 16-17/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Diego to San Jose?
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC).
What aircraft fly from San Diego to San Jose?
The SAN–SJC route is flown with Airbus A220, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights from SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights from PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights from ONT
Near San Jose
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 29 mi from SJCFlights to OAK
- SFO - San FranciscoSan Francisco International Airport · 30 mi from SJCFlights to SFO
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 94 mi from SJCFlights to SMF