Flying from San Jose to Ontario International Airport (ONT): What you need to know
Start your trip at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), the main airport in San Jose. Look for flights from San Jose to Ontario International Airport (ONT) that take off from this base.
The average duration of a direct San Jose to Ontario International Airport flight is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Ontario (where Ontario International Airport is located) and San Jose share the UTC-7 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 9:35pm. Opt for the first SJC to ONT departure with Southwest Airlines at 6:30am if getting there sooner works for you.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from San Jose to ONT.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
You can jump on a direct flight from San Jose to Ontario International Airport (ONT) out of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
When departing from SJC, you can take a direct flight from San Jose to Ontario International Airport with Southwest Airlines.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between SJC and ONT is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines takes the lead in punctuality. A reliable 86.92% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Located around 6 kilometres from central San Jose, SJC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from San Jose to Ontario International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport:
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SJC arrive on schedule 84.69% of the time.
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
About Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ONT if you have a late flight from San Jose to Ontario International Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
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For the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your San Jose to Ontario International Airport flight.
The address for ONT is 2900 E. Airport Drive.
Getting from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to central Ontario
Central Ontario is roughly 5 kilometres from Ontario International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Ontario International Airport is R 1,007. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,076. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Get cheap flights from San Jose to ONT by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a San Jose to Ontario International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from San Jose to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Ontario. August is when most people book flights from San Jose to Ontario International Airport (ONT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Ontario is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your San Jose to ONT plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from San Jose to Ontario International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Ontario
After booking your flight from San Jose to Ontario International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ontario:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Conservation Park, Citizens Business Bank Arena and Scandia are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Ontario itinerary.
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San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Ontario. Around 153 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Ontario, Bakersfield is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
