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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to San Jose International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.R 1,695 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 4 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,695, select.
San Jose.R 1,891 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,891, select.
San Jose.R 1,988 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,988, select.
San Jose.R 2,423 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,423, select.
San Jose.R 2,423 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,423, select.
San Jose.R 2,423 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,423, select.
San Jose.R 2,423 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,423, select.
San Jose.R 2,516 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,516, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to San Jose International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to San Jose International flights are currently cheapest in May.
Feb
from R 2,516
Mar
from R 1,891
Apr
from R 1,988
May
from R 1,695
Jun
from R 2,423
Jul
from R 2,423
Aug
from R 2,423
Sep
from R 2,532
Oct
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Nov
from R 2,423
Dec
from R 2,651
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Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to San Jose International

New York John F. Kennedy to San Jose International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose International.

San Jose International

5km from central San Jose
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from R 1,695
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San Jose Reid-Hillview

6km from central San Jose
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

52km from central San Jose
from R 1,910
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San Francisco International

53km from central San Jose
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from R 1,186
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Concord

74km from central San Jose
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Carmel Monterey Peninsula

83km from central San Jose
from R 1,926
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Sacramento Stockton

85km from central San Jose
from R 2,280
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New York to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,695
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time6 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week2

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to San Jose International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to San Jose International is R 4,108. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to San Jose International.
Delta and American Airlines fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to San Jose International.
As of February 2026, there are 2 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to San Jose International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to San Jose International is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to San Jose International Airport on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose International.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): what you need to know

  • The timezone in San Jose is UTC-7, which is three hours behind New York.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your JFK to SJC flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JFK and SJC:

    • Salt Lake City International Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Denver International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Right now, R 1,695 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,108. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from JFK to SJC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • Finding cheap flights from JFK to SJC couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose

  • You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to the centre of San Jose has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to San Jose in May.

  • Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport for August if you'd like to explore San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JFK to SJC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've done San Jose, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey about 499 kilometres south-east to Los Angeles to check off its top sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • San Francisco is another standout destination in United States and is around 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without dropping by Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.

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