Cheap flights from San Diego to San Jose, California from $208 CLD → SJC
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $208 with American Airlines, 12 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $208, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $208 found in the last 7 days
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $212 to $253.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$208
12 Dec · American Airlines
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Leaves 5:00 p.m. · 4 h 37 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$208 12 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $56 to $251.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 21 Nov to 12 Dec, 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 12 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | $290 | Envoy Air | McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $216 | American Airlines | McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Dec | $208 | American Airlines | McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $208.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, Envoy Air.
Premium cabin fares from San Diego 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 12 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Diego to San Jose?
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 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 | $352 | $337 | +62% | 19 |
| 7–13 days | $292 | $248 | +35% | 30 |
| 14–29 days | $237 | $56 | +9% | 39 |
| 30–59 days | $222 | $208 | +2% | 42 |
| 60–89 days | $230 | $213 | +6% | 30 |
| 90–179 days | $217 | $213 | Cheapest seen | 26 |
| 180+ days | $249 | $237 | +15% | 12 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Diego → San Francisco
67 km from San Jose
$324
16 Nov – 16 Nov · SAN → SFO · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
San Diego → San Francisco
67 km from San Jose
$19
$189 less than flying to San Jose
12 Dec · SAN → 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 one-way found recently is for 12 Dec. 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 one-way flight from San Diego to San Jose?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $208 with American Airlines, 12 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $212 to $253.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to San Jose?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $208, 12 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to San Jose?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
How long is the flight from San Diego to San Jose?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 12 Dec, takes 4 h 37 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Diego to San Jose?
Between 21 Nov and 12 Dec, American Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Envoy Air on 1.
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