How long does it take to fly to San Jose, California?

The flight from New York to San Jose, California depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Newark (a popular airport in New York) to San Jose, California (the most popular airport in San Jose, California), then the flight time is 8h 27m on average. If you fly from New York (another popular airport in New York) to San Jose, California, then the average flight time is 8h 49m.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How often are flights from New York to San Jose delayed?

Historically, on average around 33% of flights between New York and San Jose have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 99 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to San Jose?

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New York to San Jose

Which airlines fly to San Jose, California?

Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Jose, California from New York according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Jose, California. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to San Jose, California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San Jose flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to San Jose Airport?

Prices for flights from New York to San Jose Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to San Jose Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to San Jose Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Jose Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Jose Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Jose Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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16:23 - 22:35

JFK

SJC

9h 12m1 stop

06:15 - 19:28

SJC

JFK

10h 13m1 stop

₹ 21,453Alaska Airlines

Sat, 17 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan

06:10 - 12:26

JFK

SJC

9h 16m1 stop

07:45 - 22:01

SJC

JFK

11h 16m1 stop

₹ 21,544Delta

Wed, 7 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

09:00 - 10:32

EWR

SJC

28h 32m1 stop

19:09 - 16:35

SJC

EWR

18h 26m1 stop

₹ 22,544Multiple Airlines

Sun, 11 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan

07:00 - 14:42

JFK

SJC

10h 42m1 stop

11:00 - 22:52

SJC

JFK

8h 52m1 stop

₹ 22,726Alaska Airlines

Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

07:00 - 14:42

JFK

SJC

10h 42m1 stop

11:00 - 22:52

SJC

JFK

8h 52m1 stop

₹ 22,999Alaska Airlines

Thu, 8 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

15:20 - 21:20

JFK

SJC

9h 00m1 stop

22:45 - 10:00

SJC

JFK

8h 15m1 stop

₹ 23,362Delta

Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan

16:23 - 22:35

JFK

SJC

9h 12m1 stop

11:00 - 22:52

SJC

JFK

8h 52m1 stop

₹ 24,908Alaska Airlines

Fri, 9 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

16:23 - 22:35

JFK

SJC

9h 12m1 stop

11:00 - 22:52

SJC

JFK

8h 52m1 stop

₹ 25,180Alaska Airlines

Fri, 9 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

16:23 - 22:35

JFK

SJC

9h 12m1 stop

10:16 - 22:59

SJC

JFK

9h 43m1 stop

₹ 25,271Alaska Airlines

Tue, 10 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

17:17 - 09:21

JFK

SJC

19h 04m1 stop

07:00 - 07:00

SJC

JFK

21h 00m2 stops

₹ 25,453Alaska Airlines

Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan

Delta flights from New York to San Jose, California

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Delta

7 Jan

JFK06:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 16m

1 stop

SJC12:26San Jose

31 Jan

SJC07:45San Jose

11h 16m

1 stop

JFK22:01New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 21,544

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Delta

16 Jan

JFK15:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 00m

1 stop

SJC21:20San Jose

19 Jan

SJC22:45San Jose

8h 15m

1 stop

JFK10:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 23,362

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Delta

7 Jan

JFK16:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 40m

1 stop

SJC22:55San Jose

2 Feb

SJC14:06San Jose

7h 44m

1 stop

JFK00:50New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 25,635

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Alaska Airlines

17 Jan

JFK16:23New York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 12m

1 stop

SJC22:35San Jose

30 Jan

SJC06:15San Jose

10h 13m

1 stop

JFK19:28New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 21,453

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Alaska Airlines

13 Jan

JFK07:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 42m

1 stop

SJC14:42San Jose

20 Jan

SJC11:00San Jose

8h 52m

1 stop

JFK22:52New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 22,726

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Alaska Airlines

8 Jan

JFK07:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 42m

1 stop

SJC14:42San Jose

3 Feb

SJC11:00San Jose

8h 52m

1 stop

JFK22:52New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 22,999

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₹ 22,999

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15:20-21:20

1 stop9h 00m

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1 stop8h 15m

₹ 23,362

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16:23-22:35

1 stop9h 12m

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11:00-22:52

1 stop8h 52m

₹ 24,908

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/1

16:23-22:35

1 stop9h 12m

San Jose

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1 stop8h 52m

₹ 25,180

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JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/2

16:23-22:35

1 stop9h 12m

San Jose

Sun 15/2

10:16-22:59

1 stop9h 43m

₹ 25,271

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/1

17:17-09:21

1 stop19h 04m

San Jose

Wed 21/1

07:00-07:00

2 stops21h 00m

₹ 25,453

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose, California?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Jose, California. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around ₹ 27,726. If you aren’t able to travel to San Jose, California during the month of January, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of ₹ 29,635.

How have New York to San Jose, California flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for New York to San Jose, California flights are approximately 12% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time	8h 27m
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Airports in San Jose, California	1 airport

The fastest flight from New York to San Jose, California takes 8h 27m

Direct flights go from New York to San Jose, California on Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in San Jose, California. From New York there are direct flights to San Jose (SJC).

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How far is New York to San Jose by plane?
The straight-line distance from New York to San Jose is 4099.7 km. Flights usually cover this in 8h 27m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to San Jose Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to San Jose Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to San Jose Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to San Jose Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Jose Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Jose Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Jose Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to San Jose, California?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York to San Jose, California is Boeing 777 (16.67% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (16.67%), Boeing 737 (16.67%), and Airbus A321 (sharklets) (16.67%).

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Can I find flights from New York to San Jose with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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