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Flight deals from San Jose International to San Diego International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose International to San Diego International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.R 776 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 776, select.
San Diego.R 936 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Wed, 20 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 936, select.
San Diego.R 1,186 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,186, select.
San Diego.R 1,191 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Jose International on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,191, select.
San Diego.R 1,257 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,257, select.
San Diego.R 1,258 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,258, select.
San Diego.R 1,258 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,258, select.
San Diego.R 1,284 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,284, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to San Diego International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose International to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from R 1,186
Mar
from R 776
Apr
from R 1,258
May
from R 936
Jun
from R 1,257
Jul
from R 1,258
Aug
from R 1,416
Sep
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Nov
from R 1,284
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Direct flights from San Jose International to San Diego International

San Jose International to San Diego International: Alternative routes

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

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
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McClellan-Palomar

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San Jose to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 776
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time1 hr, 28 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week210

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Finding cheap flights from San Jose International to San Diego International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose International to San Diego International is R 1,551. 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.
1 hour and 28 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose International to San Diego International.
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines fly direct from San Jose International to San Diego International.
As of February 2026, there are 210 flights per week flying from San Jose International to San Diego International.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to San Diego International is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose International Airport to San Diego International Airport on Tuesday, 24 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 28 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 Diego 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 Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

Flying from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • San Diego's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as San Jose.

  • Flights from SJC to SAN start at 06:15 — the first with Alaska Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:40 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 182 weekly Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to San Diego International Airport flights.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SJC to SAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can travel nonstop to San Diego, United States. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to San Diego International Airport:

  • Alaska Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • The most punctual carrier operating SJC to SAN flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 75.42% of the time.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SJC and SAN:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight is R 776. A round-trip fare is currently R 1,551. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Get cheap tickets from SJC to SAN by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SJC to SAN.

  • Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to San Diego International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SJC make it to their destination as scheduled 84.69% of the time.

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SJC:

Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

  • The address for SAN is Airport Drive.

  • From San Diego International Airport, San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • Getting there by public transport takes around 20 minutes.

When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to San Diego International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Diego. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in May.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to San Diego International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • February has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJC to SAN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've done San Diego, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel about 177 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to check off its top attractions. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.

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