Flying from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Jose: what you need to know
Approximately 3 hours 49 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Jose.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located in St Louis. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, San Jose is 2 hours behind St Louis.
The busiest route is from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). You can select from 4 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from STL to SJC is the 10:40 Southwest Airlines service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 20:45 with Southwest Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from STL to San Jose.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Jose that touches down at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Look out for offers from Southwest Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Jose.
For a flight within United States, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to present some form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked flight tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Jose, make sure your ID is up to date.
STL is about 26 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 36 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near STL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Jose or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Jose
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Jose is C$156. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$357. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from STL to San Jose by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Jose. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every 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) to the centre of San Jose takes around 12 minutes by car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 44 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Jose. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJC instead:
Best time to go to San Jose
August is the busiest month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Jose. To escape the crowds, travel to San Jose in May when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Lambert-St. Louis 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.
Search for cheap flights from STL to San Jose in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC and 18ºC on average.
More about San Jose
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in San Jose right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to San Jose:
Winchester Mystery House and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are a couple of top attractions to put on your San Jose itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out San Jose Museum of Art.
Complete your San Jose trip with a car rental
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