Travelling from Phoenix to San Jose: what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Explore the options for booking a flight from Phoenix to San Jose taking off from either of these bases.
Come in for landing at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). This is how most airline passengers arrive in San Jose.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 57 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Phoenix to San Jose. These two cities are in the same timezone (UTC-7).
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 68 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Phoenix to San Jose is with American Airlines at 21:20. Choose the first PHX to SJC departure with American Airlines at 07:15 if you want to get going early.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Phoenix to San Jose. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
For a flight within United States, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to bring another form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap flights from Phoenix to San Jose, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can catch a direct flight from Phoenix to San Jose departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Start your journey at PHX and land at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
American Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Phoenix to San Jose departing from PHX.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Phoenix to San Jose. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
PHX is around 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 11 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 34 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to San Jose or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose is roughly 6 kilometres. It takes around 12 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 44 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Phoenix to San Jose, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SJC:
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Jose
Right now, C$86 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to San Jose. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$274. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flights from Phoenix to San Jose.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Phoenix to San Jose. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Phoenix to San Jose. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Best time to go to San Jose
May is the quietest month for flights from Phoenix to San Jose, while August is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit San Jose based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Phoenix to San Jose in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap flights from Phoenix to San Jose sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to San Jose, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:
Winchester Mystery House and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your San Jose itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to San Jose Museum of Art.
Complete your San Jose trip with a car rental
Check out our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Phoenix to San Jose. Whether you're searching for a compact ride, roomy sedan or something with all the extras, you can compare companies in one go to get the best deal.
