Flying from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is seven hours ahead of San Jose, where Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is located.
Allow plenty of time to catch your SJC to London flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flight tickets from SJC to London, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Travelling from central San Jose to SJC takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SJC:
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that depart SJC reach their destination without delay.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to London
R 3,481 is currently the best price for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London flight. Return flight tickets start from R 9,364. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from SJC to London, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest fares across the month and score a fantastic deal.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 55 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London. Book one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Follow your own route with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and discover more of London and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead of your flight from SJC to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can expect the trip to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to LGW. Settle in and get cosy after your SJC to London flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at LGW will help you stay within budget.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Stansted Airport (STN) is around 64 kilometres from the centre of London. It takes about 1 hour to get to the city centre by cab or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London.
If you travel by public transport, the journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near STN after your SJC to London flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or simply give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Stay in control of the next chapter of your journey with a Stansted Airport rental car. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar make getting on the road effortless.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your ride from STN four weeks before your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London for the best deals.
Best time to go to London
Travel to London during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
When booking your Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SJC to London around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in London right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. The British Museum, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are top attractions which should be on every London itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.