Cheap flights from San Jose to San Diego from £37

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SAN
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult

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 30 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£73

One-way from

£37

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£127
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 23/8-30/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • San Jose to San Diego
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 30/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • San Jose to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from San Jose to San Diego

Cheapest flights from San Jose to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 July 2025.

Sat 23/811:50SJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sat 30/817:45SAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 27/7£73
Sat 4/1018:03SJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 6/1016:50SAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/7£93
Wed 20/811:00SJC - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Thu 28/808:03SAN - SJC
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/7£95
Sat 23/805:55SJC - SAN
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Mon 25/818:57SAN - SJC
1 stop3h 52mDelta
Deal found 28/7£133

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San Jose

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Sat 23/8

11:50-13:15

Nonstop1h 25m

San Diego

Sat 30/8

17:45-19:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£73

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Sat 4/10

18:03-19:36

Nonstop1h 33m

San Diego

Mon 6/10

16:50-18:20

Nonstop1h 30m

£93

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Wed 20/8

11:00-12:34

Nonstop1h 34m

San Diego

Thu 28/8

08:03-09:40

Nonstop1h 37m

£95

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Sat 23/8

05:55-12:17

1 stop6h 22m

San Diego

Mon 25/8

18:57-22:49

1 stop3h 52m

£133

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Tue 30/9

21:09-22:39

Nonstop1h 30m

£37

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Wed 3/12

06:00-18:09

1 stop12h 09m

£40

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Tue 16/9

15:00-20:55

1 stop5h 55m

£43

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Tue 2/12

19:28-20:50

Nonstop1h 22m

£46

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Fri 22/8

17:44-22:54

1 stop5h 10m

£67

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/7

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose 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 25 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Jose to San Diego is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from San Jose to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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 30 July 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from San Jose to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from San Jose to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

The most flights from SJC to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 30 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from San Jose to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Jose to San Diego is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £73 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, starting at £93 and £95 round-trip. Southwest is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San Jose to San Diego are Hawaiian Airlines (£37), Spirit Airlines (£40), and Southwest (£43).

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Jose to San Diego on time: Hawaiian Airlines (88%), SkyWest Airlines (87%), Alaska Airlines (87%).

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to San Diego.

  • 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 to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from San Jose to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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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