Tri-Cities to San Jose flights
San Jose lies 1,015 km (631 mi) south of Tri-Cities, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 3 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.
| Tri-Cities | San Jose | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 244,036 | 997,368 |
| Elevation | 106 m (348 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | PSC, 6 km out | SJC, 4 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tri Cities Airport (PSC), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,707 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT, 67 km), Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW, 72 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 Tri-Cities?
1,015 km (631 mi) in a straight line, south of Tri-Cities.
How long does it take to get from Tri-Cities to San Jose by air?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tri-Cities and San Jose?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tri-Cities to San Jose flights?
Typically Tri Cities Airport (PSC) 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
- 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.