Flights to San Jose
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,000 ft, SJC can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 62 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from San Jose
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose to Los Angeles | United States | 492 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| San Jose to Tijuana | Mexico | 698 km (434 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| San Jose to Phoenix | United States | 989 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| San Jose to San Diego | United States | 670 km (417 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| San Jose to Mexicali | Mexico | 786 km (489 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| San Jose to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,368 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| San Jose to Seattle | United States | 1,142 km (710 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| San Jose to Denver | United States | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| San Jose to Vancouver | Canada | 1,328 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| San Jose to Portland | United States | 912 km (567 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| San Jose to Las Vegas | United States | 616 km (383 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| San Jose to Surrey | Canada | 1,311 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| San Jose to Albuquerque | United States | 1,389 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| San Jose to Tucson | United States | 1,151 km (715 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| San Jose to Fresno | United States | 200 km (124 mi) | about 1 h |
| San Jose to Long Beach | United States | 520 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| San Jose to Mesa | United States | 1,011 km (628 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| San Jose to Ensenada | Mexico | 777 km (483 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| San Jose to Bakersfield | United States | 338 km (210 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| San Jose to Anaheim | United States | 530 km (330 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| San Jose to Riverside | United States | 554 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| San Jose to Santa Ana | United States | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| San Jose to Shanghai | China | 9,947 km (6,181 mi) | about 13 h 30 min |
| San Jose to Chongqing | China | 11,028 km (6,852 mi) | about 14 h 53 min |
| San Jose to Chengdu | China | 11,070 km (6,879 mi) | about 14 h 57 min |
| San Jose to Beijing | China | 9,570 km (5,947 mi) | about 13 h 1 min |
| San Jose to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,812 km (6,718 mi) | about 14 h 37 min |
| San Jose to Tianjin | China | 9,587 km (5,957 mi) | about 13 h 2 min |
| San Jose to Wuhan | China | 10,470 km (6,506 mi) | about 14 h 10 min |
| San Jose to Lahore | Pakistan | 12,170 km (7,562 mi) | about 16 h 21 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for San Jose?
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). The others, OAK, SFO, SQL, CCR, MRY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SJC from San Jose city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to San Jose on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.