Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to San Jose: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 53 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Jose.
San Jose's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Phoenix (the location of Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport).
The busiest route is from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). There are 68 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PHX to SJC is the 05:25 Southwest Airlines option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 21:55 with Southwest Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from PHX to San Jose. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can catch a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Jose. Start your journey at PHX and end it at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Popular carriers that have direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Jose include:
After booking your flight tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Jose, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have some other valid proof of identity, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're all set.
PHX is around 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 11 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 34 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PHX? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Jose, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to San Jose
C$71 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Jose. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$219. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from PHX to San Jose by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Jose. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 12 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 44 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Jose, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SJC:
Best time to go to San Jose
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Jose while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit San Jose, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Book your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Jose for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from PHX to San Jose in January when temperatures average between 3ºC and 18ºC.
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to San Jose, check out our range of hotels including:
Winchester Mystery House and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are a couple of top attractions to add to your San Jose to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at San Jose Museum of Art.
Complete your San Jose trip with a car rental
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