Cheap flights from San Jose, California to San Diego

SJC — SAN
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 18,264

Good one-way deal

₹ 12,235 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (₹ 230,480 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 33,191 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Jose to San Diego.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to San Diego

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Jose to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Jose, California to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to San Diego?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to San Diego (average of ₹ 1,950). Flying from San Jose, California to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 5,674). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

When flying from San Jose, California to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 82% versus a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest from San Jose to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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  • How popular is this San Jose, California to San Diego flight route?

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose, California to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Southwest (₹ 9,484), offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose, California to San Diego. You may be able to fly from San Jose, California to San Diego for 37% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose, California to San Diego?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Jose, California to San Diego consider choosing Sun Country Air(100%), SkyWest Airlines(76%) or Alaska Airlines(71%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to San Diego?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to San Diego (average of ₹ 1,950). Flying from San Jose, California to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 5,674). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Jose to San Diego

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SouthwestCheapest₹ 9,484Average₹ 17,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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