Journey information
Overview: San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA flight
Flights from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA depart on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $96 (€76) but you can travel from only $45 (€36) by bus.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:24. The fastest flight covers the 416 miles (671 km) distance in 1h 23m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 416 miles (671 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€76) |
Flights per day 35 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 23m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 70 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
$225
Average price
$251
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
671 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around $251 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $225.
Of the 5 flights that leave San Jose, CA for San Diego, CA onThu, Apr 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 16 the direct flights cover the 671 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Thu, Apr 16 the longest flights will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:10 PM5h47San Jose, CA7:57 PMSan Diego, CA$2251One-way0 transfers
4:04 AM1h25San Jose, CA5:29 AMSan Diego, CA$2401One-way0 transfers
10:29 PM8h03San Jose, CA6:32 AMSan Diego, CA$2451One-way0 transfers
8:52 PM6h00San Jose, CA2:52 AMSan Diego, CA$2591One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM6h00San Jose, CA8:00 PMSan Diego, CA$2871One-way0 transfers
8:11 PM1h23San Jose, CA9:34 PMSan Diego, CA$3091One-way0 transfers
10:59 PM1h25San Jose, CA12:24 AMSan Diego, CA$3371One-way0 transfers
4:04 AM1h25San Jose, CA5:29 AMSan Diego, CA$2401One-way0 transfers
8:46 PM1h25San Jose, CA10:11 PMSan Diego, CA$3201One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM1h30San Jose, CA4:30 PMSan Diego, CA$3191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 416 miles (671 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$283 Average price | $145 Average price | $113 Average price Cheapest |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 42m Average total duration 13h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA flights for today, Wednesday, April 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1019 · AA2568 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 17h56 | 6:56 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1019 · AA2924 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h51 | 10:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1019 · AA1890 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h05 | 1:05 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1019 · AA2756 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 16h00 | 5:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1019 · AA2719 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h05 | 9:05 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1019 · AA1243 | 1:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 14h33 | 3:33 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1059 · AA1817 | 1:10 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h35 | 10:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1059 · AA2721 | 1:10 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h15 | 1:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1059 · AA1478 | 1:10 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 5h47 | 6:57 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1317 · UA745 | 1:30 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h21 | 1:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1317 · UA1577 | 1:30 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 14h09 | 3:39 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3458 | 2:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1h32 | 3:32 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA9323 | 2:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1h32 | 3:32 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1134 · UA5529 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h09 | 3:54 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1134 · UA774 · UA5464 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h27 | 12:12 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1134 · UA1302 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h12 | 9:57 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1134 · UA540 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h37 | 4:22 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1134 · UA1835 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 13h45 | 5:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1134 · UA1195 · UA1730 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 11h27 | 3:12 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1134 · UA1281 | 3:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h31 | 12:16 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3499 | 5:35 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1h32 | 7:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA9291 | 5:35 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1h32 | 7:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2821 · AA1243 | 6:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h33 | 3:33 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2821 · AA2568 | 6:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h56 | 6:56 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2821 · AA2756 | 6:00 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 11h00 | 5:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7580 | 7:23 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1h25 | 8:48 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS2409 | 7:23 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1h25 | 8:48 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3116 · AA2721 | 7:46 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 5h39 | 1:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3116 · AA559 | 7:46 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h09 | 4:55 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2822 · AA2568 | 9:02 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h54 | 6:56 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2822 · AA2362 | 9:02 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 18h13 | 3:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2822 · AA2756 | 9:02 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 7h58 | 5:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA9289 | 9:35 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1h30 | 11:05 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3429 | 9:35 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1h30 | 11:05 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS2240 · AS667 | 9:46 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 5h25 | 3:11 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA667 · UA2309 | 10:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 17h31 | 4:16 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA667 · UA1835 | 10:45 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h45 | 5:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6381+ AA559 | 11:18 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 5h37 | 4:55 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, April 16 | |||||
AA7494 | 12:35 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1h30 | 2:05 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3338 | 12:35 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1h30 | 2:05 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA9281 | 3:39 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1h35 | 5:14 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3443 | 3:39 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1h35 | 5:14 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and popular arts convention in the world
- San Diego County Fair, a month-long fair featuring rides, games, and local food
- San Diego Beer Week, a celebration of craft beer with tastings and events across the county
- La Jolla Music Festival, an annual event showcasing classical music performances in a picturesque coastal setting.
- Balboa Park, a sprawling urban park with museums, gardens, and the San Diego Zoo
- USS Midway Museum, a historic naval aircraft carrier museum offering interactive exhibits and tours
- La Jolla Cove, a picturesque coastal area known for its stunning views and marine life
- Gaslamp Quarter, a lively historic district with Victorian architecture, dining, and entertainment options
- Coronado Beach, a beautiful sandy beach known for its gentle waves and iconic hotel.
- Memorial Day, ideal weather for beach activities and outdoor events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and patriotic celebrations
- Labor Day, perfect for enjoying the last days of summer at the beach
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings with pleasant fall weather.
- Explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
- enjoy a harbor cruise for stunning views of the skyline and naval ships
- hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
- visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life and ocean conservation
- experience the thrill of a whale watching tour off the coast.
popular airports
Popular airports from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including duty-free and tech shops like InMotion.
- Parking available in the hourly garage, approximately 2.8€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in both terminals, including American and Mexican cuisine, with highlights like Gordon Biersch and Peet's Coffee.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport, near gates and baggage claim areas.
- Hotels are located within walking distance, including the DoubleTree by Hilton.
- Showers are available in some lounges, but access may require a lounge pass or membership.
- Lounges available, including The Club at SJC in terminal A.
- Lost and Found located in terminal B, near baggage claim.
- Car rental services are available on-site, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
- VTA Route 60, Metro/Airport Station, 4 miles
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available, price varies.
- Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance.
- Showers available at the Airspace Lounge, access fee required.
- Lounges available, including United Club and Airspace Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 2 East, baggage claim area.
- Car rental services available at Rental Car Center, free shuttle from terminals
- Bus Route 992, Airport Station, 4.8 km
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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