Cheapest Direct Flight
Alaska Airlines
1 Oct, Thu
San Jose – San Diego
1h 37m
Non-stop
SJC–SAN
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Quick Flight Summary from San Jose to San Diego
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price $80
- Direct flight duration 1 hour 27 min
- Arrival airports SAN / CLD / NKX / NZY
- Best days to book Thursday, Wednesday
- Average over the last 30 days $133
Cheapest flights from San Jose to San Diego
Alaska Airlines
24 Sep, Thu
San Jose – San Diego
1h 37m
Non-stop
SJC–SAN
Alaska Airlines
13 Oct, Tue
San Jose – San Diego
1h 39m
Non-stop
SJC–SAN
Alaska Airlines
5 Oct, Mon
San Jose – San Diego
1h 39m
Non-stop
SJC–SAN
Alaska Airlines
15 Oct, Thu
San Jose – San Diego
1h 39m
Non-stop
SJC–SAN
Delta Air Lines
30 Sep, Wed
San Jose – San Diego
3h 20m
1 stop
SJC–SAN
Delta Air Lines
2 Oct, Fri
San Jose – San Diego
6h 39m
1 stop
SJC–SAN
Delta Air Lines
3 Oct, Sat
San Jose – San Diego
4h 15m
1 stop
SJC–SAN
Delta Air Lines
4 Oct, Sun
San Jose – San Diego
5h 28m
1 stop
SJC–SAN
Last update: 10 September 2026 02:18
Estimated Prices for San Jose to San Diego Flights
Cheapest Day30 September Wednesday
Best Price
$68
Average Price
$156
$239
$68
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Transportation to Airport from San Jose City Center
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport
It is very easy to reach the airport from San Jose city center or from different points nearby. Taxi, shuttle services and hotel shuttle services are among the mostly preferred alternatives. If you want to travel by a more luxurious means of transport, you can rent a limousine. It is also possible to reach the airport by train, tram or bus.
Taxi
Taking a taxi is charged at 3$ per mile, excluding the initial fee. It costs about 15-18 dollars to get to San Jose International Airport from the city center by taxi. A 15% discount is applied to the passengers over 65. If you take a taxi, you can arrive at the airport in 10 minutes.
Train, Tramway and Bus
You can reach the airport by Amtrak train, tramway or bus. No matter which option you prefer, there are free shuttle services that carry passengers to the airport. You can get to the airport in 50 minutes by the tram number 901 from San Jose city center.
Shuttle Service
28 different private companies in San Jose provide shuttle service for the passengers from the city center and different points nearby. You can request your hotel to provide you the contact information of the companies or arrange a shuttle service for you. These services take their passengers from where they want and drop them off to the airport.
Rent a car
You can rent a car for your entire trip by agreeing with one of the car rental companies in the city center and enjoy the comfort and freedom of your travel. After your travel, you need to deliver the rental car in the delivery area at the car rental center just opposite terminal B. If you want to go to terminal B, you can get to the terminal by a short walk from this point. If you need to go to terminal A, you can benefit from the free shuttle service which departs every 10 minutes at the last all day long.
Limo Rental
There are dozens of limo rental companies in San Jose. Your hotel can also help you with this.
Hotel Shuttle Service
Many hotels and motels in San Jose have their own airport shuttle services. 6 of them provide this service free of charge. If you want to take the advantage of this opportunity, you should make reservation in advance.
Airport Information
San Jose International Airport is located just 4 miles from the city center and it is a modern and eco-friendly building. As long as you are at the airport, you can spend your time in a large number of food and beverage stores as well as you can enjoy shopping.
The lounge named The Club at the airport is open for anyone who pays 40$ without the obligation of being a cardholder or airline customer. You can benefit from the free wi-fi network at all terminals of the airport.
There are also pet rest area, meditation room, cash dispenser and massage chairs at the airport. If you can play the piano, you can give a recital by enjoying the piano that is located in terminal A and made available for the passengers.
Transportation to San Diego City Center from Airport
San Diego Intl. Airport
an Diego International Airport is 5 kilometers away from the city center. It is only 10 minutes away from the city. There are many options for airport transportation. If you want to take advantage of these options, you can benefit from shuttle services, metro-bus or taxi.
Airport Shuttle Services
There are shuttle services from the airport to the city center. Shuttle fee per person is 15 dollars. You can easily reach the city center using these services.
Metro-Bus
One of the most preferred options for transportation is the metro-bus type vehicles, also known as “The Flyer”. The shuttle departs from the airport every 10 minutes. The metro-bus vehicles also have special rooms designed for you to put your luggage. So, you can reach the city center affordably and comfortably.
Taxi
Taxi is the most widely used means of transport in airport transfer. You can easily reach wherever you want, whether it is your hotel or anywhere in the city center. The taxi fare is usually low for the near neighborhoods. However, it is worth noting that you also need to tip the taxi driver up to 15% of the overall fare.
Rent a car
Although San Diego is a very big city, there is not much traffic problem in the city. With this in mind, you can rent a car. You can benefit from the companies at the airport such as Avis, National and Hertz as well as the companies at the city center.
San Diego Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Wednesday
9 Sep
35°23°
Today
Thursday
10 Sep
30°21°
Friday
11 Sep
25°20°
Saturday
12 Sep
25°21°
Sunday
13 Sep
23°21°
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wingie offer the cheapest San Jose-San Diego flights?
How does Wingie offer the cheapest San Jose-San Diego flights?
When you search for San Jose-San Diego flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all San Jose-San Diego flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
Which airports can I use for San Jose-San Diego flights?
Which airports can I use for San Jose-San Diego flights?
For San Jose-San Diego flights, you can use Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport as departure airport, and San Diego Intl. Airport, McClellan Palomar Airport, Marine Corps Miramar Airport, NAS North Island Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from San Jose-San Diego and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from San Jose-San Diego and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between San Jose-San Diego is 664 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for San Jose-San Diego flights?
Which day is the most convenient for San Jose-San Diego flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for San Jose-San Diego flights is Sunday.
San Jose-San Diego: which airline is better value on this route?
San Jose-San Diego: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Delta Air Lines starts from approximately $68.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Frontier Airlines | $134 | 1 piece of handbag (45x35x20 cm cm) |
 Delta Air Lines | $68 | 1 piece cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment |
 Alaska Airlines | $125 | Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments |
 American Airlines | $139 | 1 piece cabin baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / In-flight Entertainment |
Last update: 09.09.2026
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