Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Los Angeles and San Jose share the UTC-7 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from LAX to SJC start at 06:00 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:45 with Southwest Airlines. In total, there are 132 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your LAX to SJC flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, so getting to San Jose (and then seeing more of United States!) is a breeze. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for LAX to SJC flights, with 87.04% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LAX and SJC:
San Diego International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
R 772 is the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,545. These fares can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from LAX to SJC by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Reserve a hotel close to SJC if you're on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose
The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
August is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to San Jose in May.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to SJC in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 499 kilometres south-east of San Jose, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose, San Francisco is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.