San JosetoSan DiegoFlight Time
SJC–SAN · Nonstop
San Jose (San Jose International Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Jose (SJC) to San Diego (SAN) is about 1h 27m, covering 417 miles. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 16-17/day departures, from 06:25 to 21:25 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 Jose to San Diego
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines operate 16-17/day flights from SJC to SAN. Departures leave from Terminal B at SJC.
- First departure
- 06:25
- Last departure
- 21:25
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 53
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 10-11/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal B · Seat map | 06:25 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SAN to SJC flights — 16-17/day on 5 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SJC, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 118 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 Jose to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from San Jose (SJC) to San Diego (SAN) is about 1h 27m, based on the 417-mile flying distance.
How far is San Jose from San Diego?
San Jose (SJC) to San Diego (SAN) is about 417 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Jose to San Diego?
Yes. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from San Jose (SJC) to San Diego (SAN), with 16-17/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Jose to San Diego?
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly nonstop from San Jose (SJC) to San Diego (SAN).
What aircraft fly from San Jose to San Diego?
The SJC–SAN route is flown with Airbus A220, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Jose
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 29 mi from SJCFlights from OAK
- SFO - San FranciscoSan Francisco International Airport · 30 mi from SJCFlights from SFO
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 94 mi from SJCFlights from SMF
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights to SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights to PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights to ONT