Cheap flights from San Jose, California to New York from $274 SJC → EWR, JFK, LGA

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $245 to $399.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 48-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

153 fares on 22 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $355.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $122 to $204.

At $274, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Dec, 6 Dec costs $264: $10 less than the cheapest found recently.

Alaska Airlines · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · 1 stop · found 3 days ago

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Every date we hold

61 fares on 17 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $152.

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 37% 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.

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 29% lower than 7 to 13 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.

How much is a return flight from San Jose to New York?

The cheapest return found recently is $363 with Alaska Airlines, 7 Dec to 24 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $355 with Alaska Airlines, 7 Dec to 24 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 22 departure dates is usually $380 to $591.

How much is a one-way flight from San Jose to New York?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $274 with American Airlines, 3 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $152 with United Airlines, 12 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 17 departure dates is usually $220 to $264.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to New York?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $355, 7 Dec to 24 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $152, 12 Dec, found 7 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to New York?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 37% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 29% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

How long is the flight from San Jose to New York?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 3 Dec, takes 7 h 45 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to New York?

Between 13 Nov and 24 Jul 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 15 of the 22 departure dates we hold, Southwest Airlines on 3 and American Airlines on 2. Between 3 Dec and 12 Jul 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 13 of the 17 departure dates we hold, American Airlines on 2 and Frontier Airlines on 1.