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 17,500–25,000 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.
2026-12-31
SAN - SJO
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $24.7
2026-12-07
SAN - SJO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 20,000 Pts + $24.7
2026-12-09
SAN - SJO
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 22,000 Pts + $25.9
2026-12-10
SAN - SJO
Economy | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 22,000 Pts + $25.9
2026-12-07
SAN - SJO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 23,500 Pts + $29.4
2026-11-12
SAN - SJO
Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $44.7
San Diego to San Jose flight facts
Distance
2,621 mi
4,218 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
San Jose is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in San Jose
SJO · Juan Santamaria Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
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 Ontario - San Jose · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - San Jose · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Burbank - San Jose · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to San Jose
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SAN - SJO
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 70,000 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SAN - SJO
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 70,000 Pts + $30.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SAN - SJO
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 85,000 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SAN - SJO
First | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 85,000 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SAN - SJO
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 85,000 Pts + $30.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SAN - SJO
First | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 85,000 Pts + $30.3
Selected hotels for your next stay
San jose (Costa Rica)
Alta Las Palomas(SLH)
From 60,000 Pts or $185
Monteverge (Costa Rica)
Senda Monteverde Hotel, an SLH Hotel
From 95,000 Pts or $504
Manuel Antonio (Costa Rica)
Los Altos Resort, an SLH Hotel
From 140,000 Pts or $719
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 2,621 miles (4,218 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,621-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Jose is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in San Jose: Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
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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