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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose?
In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from California to San Jose. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $86. If you aren’t able to travel to San Jose during the month of September, then flying in December is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $88.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Jose?
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Jose is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $121. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to San Jose on Sunday is $165.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Jose?
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to San Jose is in the evening. Flights from California to San Jose during this time can be as low as $90. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San Jose is in the morning when prices are around $142.
What is the cheapest California to San Jose flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Jose?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Jose from California when booking 5 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Jose for around $124 when searching 5 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Jose from California for as low as $90 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on California to San Jose flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to San Jose flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to San Jose?
Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from California to San Jose
What airlines fly to San Jose?
Frontier, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Jose from California according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Jose. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to San Jose on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from California to San Jose on average per day?
100 flights are operational daily from California to San Jose as of April 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 9:00PM, with 44% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.
How many flights depart from California to San Jose on average per week?
As of April 2025, there are 704 flights per week flying from California to San Jose. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.
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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to San Jose Airport?
Prices for flights from California to San Jose Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to San Jose Airport?
As of April 2025, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from California to San Jose Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to San Jose Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to San Jose Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Jose Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Jose Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Jose Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to San Jose?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from California to San Jose is Airbus A320neo (24.87% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) (13.42%), Embraer 175 (12.79%), and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (9.56%).
Best airlines flying from California to San Jose
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to San Jose with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $19 | Free Cancellation | Rating 5.9 3,283 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $42 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 7,940 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $57 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,685 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $58 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.9 2,393 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $67 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 9,918 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $73 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 7,920 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $98 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 4,287 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $158 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews |
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We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from California to San Jose for you.
Can I find flights from California to San Jose with flexible booking policies on momondo?
momondo does allow users to show only those flights to San Jose from California which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.
How can momondo help me find flights from California to San Jose?
Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to San Jose from California.
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