Thornton to San Jose flights
San Jose lies 1,495 km (929 mi) west of Thornton, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Thornton | San Jose | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 133,451 | 997,368 |
| Elevation | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | DEN, 25 km out | SJC, 4 km out |
| Postal codes | 80241 | 95025–95196 |
Clocks in San Jose are 1 h behind Thornton right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands only 1 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Thornton
Thornton is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 13 km).
Arriving in San Jose
San Jose is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK, 51 km), San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 53 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 37 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 74 km), Monterey Regional Airport (MRY, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 4 km (2 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 51 km (32 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 53 km (33 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 37 km (23 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 74 km (46 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Monterey Regional Airport (regional) | MRY | 84 km (52 mi) | 7,175 ft | 257 ft |
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Staying in San Jose
Our booking partner lists 159 places to stay in San Jose. Of the 133 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (73), and 2 are five-star. Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 43,988 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Jose from Thornton?
1,495 km (929 mi) in a straight line, west of Thornton.
How long does it take to get from Thornton to San Jose by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thornton and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Denver).
Which airports are used for Thornton to San Jose flights?
Typically Denver International Airport (DEN) to Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC); San Jose also has OAK, SFO, SQL, CCR, MRY.
Where can I stay in San Jose?
Our booking partner lists 159 places to stay in San Jose, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.