Cheap flights from New York to San Jose, California from $216 EWR, JFK, LGA → SJC
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The cheapest return found recently is $589 with American Airlines, 14 Nov – 19 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $216 with Alaska Airlines, 9 Aug 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $216, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $589, 14 Nov to 19 Nov
- Usual return price
- $423 to $492
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $359 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $423 to $492.
Cheapest return found recently
$589
14 Nov – 19 Nov · American Airlines
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Leaves 4:41 p.m. · Return leaves 8:00 p.m. · 17 h 11 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$589 14 Nov – 19 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$359 26 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $265 to $532.
At $589, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 14 Nov to 15 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
37 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 19 Nov | $589 | American Airlines | LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 1 Dec | $444 | American Airlines | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 | $359 | Alaska Airlines | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 May 2027 – 22 May 2027 | $459 | Alaska Airlines | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $359.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$216
9 Aug 2027 · Alaska Airlines
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Leaves 4:00 p.m. · 9 h 33 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$216 9 Aug 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $122 to $242.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 9 Aug 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2027 | $216 | Alaska Airlines | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from New York to San Jose
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 14 Nov – 19 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 9 Aug 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for New York to San Jose?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 31% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $523 | $286 | +46% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $471 | $330 | +31% | 25 |
| 14–29 days | $369 | $328 | +3% | 23 |
| 30–59 days | $390 | $346 | +9% | 29 |
| 60–89 days | $359 | $265 | Cheapest seen | 26 |
| 90–179 days | $455 | $353 | +27% | 28 |
| 180+ days | $453 | $394 | +26% | 25 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60–89 days | $128 | $123 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 90–179 days | $206 | $133 | +61% | 39 |
| 180+ days | $212 | $176 | +66% | 33 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
New York → San Francisco
67 km from San Jose
$255
$334 less than flying to San Jose
3 Dec – 8 Dec · JFK → SFO · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
New York → Oakland
61 km from San Jose
$558
$31 less than flying to San Jose
2 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 · LGA → OAK · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
New York → Sacramento
142 km from San Jose
$518
$71 less than flying to San Jose
11 Jul 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 · JFK → SMF · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
New York → San Francisco
67 km from San Jose
$192
$24 less than flying to San Jose
6 Aug 2027 · JFK → SFO · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 14 Nov – 19 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from New York to San Jose?
The cheapest return found recently is $589 with American Airlines, 14 Nov to 19 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $359 with Alaska Airlines, 26 Jan 2027 to 2 Mar 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $423 to $492.
How much is a one-way flight from New York to San Jose?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $216 with Alaska Airlines, 9 Aug 2027, found 2 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Jose?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $359, 26 Jan 2027 to 2 Mar 2027, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to San Jose?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 31% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 60 to 89 days before departure.
How long is the flight from New York to San Jose?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 9 Aug 2027, takes 9 h 33 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from New York to San Jose?
Between 14 Nov and 15 May 2027, American Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Alaska Airlines on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work