Cheap Flights from New York to San Jose
Cheap Flights from New York to San Jose
Looking for cheap flights from New York to San Jose? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New York to San Jose vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New York to San Jose for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
LGA - SJC
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-12
LGA - SJC
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-13
LGA - SJC
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-05
JFK - SJC
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-05
JFK - SJC
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-06
JFK - SJC
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
New York to San Jose flight facts
Distance
2,554 mi
4,110 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−3h
San Jose is 3 hours behind New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in San Jose
SJC · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New York - Oakland · Oakland is 29 mi from San Jose
Flights New York - San Francisco · San Francisco is 30 mi from San Jose
Flights New York - Monterey · Monterey is 54 mi from San Jose
Flights Trenton - San Jose · Trenton is 55 mi from New York
Flights Allentown - San Jose · Allentown is 79 mi from New York
Flights Philadelphia - San Jose · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Premium cabin flights from New York to San Jose
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
EWR - SJC
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - SJC
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - SJC
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
JFK - SJC
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
JFK - SJC
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
LGA - SJC
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Oakland (United States)
Kissel Uptown Oakland
From 12,000 Pts or $207
San Francisco (United States)
Hotel Kabuki
From 15,000 Pts or $245
Carmel (United States)
Carmel Valley Ranch
From 35,000 Pts or $447
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York to San Jose depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New York to San Jose.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to San Jose.
New York and San Jose are about 2,554 miles (4,110 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,554-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Jose is 3 hours behind New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). Arrivals in San Jose: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl (SJC).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Jose, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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