Travelling from Atlanta to San Jose: what you need to know
Get your travels underway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the main airport in Atlanta. Look for flights from Atlanta to San Jose that fly out of this terminal.
When it comes to where you'll touch down, San Jose's chief entry point is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Atlanta to San Jose flight.
San Jose is three hours behind Atlanta and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
With 18 flights a week between the two airports, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Atlanta to San Jose with Delta Air Lines at 09:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from ATL to SJC is with Delta Air Lines at 20:58.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Atlanta to San Jose flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to San Jose
Right now, R 1,833 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to San Jose. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,708. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Atlanta to San Jose flights.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Atlanta to San Jose is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Jet off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) on a nonstop flight from Atlanta to San Jose. From ATL, you can fly straight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Lock in your Atlanta to San Jose plane tickets with Delta Air Lines. This airline is a popular option for direct flights from ATL.
ATL is around 13 kilometres from central Atlanta. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Atlanta to San Jose, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% touch down on time at their destination.
ATL's address is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Arriving in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is approximately 5 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 10 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Atlanta to San Jose, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SJC:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport around one week in advance of your Atlanta to San Jose flight.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Best time to go to San Jose
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Atlanta to San Jose. August is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Atlanta to San Jose ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap flights from Atlanta to San Jose around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Jose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Jose right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Atlanta to San Jose:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are top sights which should be on any good San Jose itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Jose, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey around 499 kilometres south-east to Los Angeles to check off its popular sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another side of United States, consider San Francisco, about 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are key highlights.
