Cheap Flights from San Diego to San Jose
Cheap Flights from San Diego to San Jose
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to San Jose vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 5,000 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 San Diego to San Jose for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
SAN - SJC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
SAN - SJC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
SAN - SJC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-05
SAN - SJC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
SAN - SJC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
SAN - SJC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
San Diego to San Jose flight facts
Distance
417 mi
671 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
San Jose is in the same time zone as San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in San Jose
SJC · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - Oakland · Oakland is 29 mi from San Jose
Flights San Diego - San Francisco · San Francisco is 30 mi from San Jose
Flights San Diego - Monterey · Monterey is 54 mi from San Jose
Flights Santa Ana - San Jose · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Palm Springs - San Jose · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa is 93 mi from San Jose
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to San Jose
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SAN - SJC
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SAN - SJC
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SAN - SJC
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SAN - SJC
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SAN - SJC
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SAN - SJC
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to San Jose.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to San Jose.
San Diego and San Jose are about 417 miles (671 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 417-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Jose is in the same time zone as San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). 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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