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Los Angeles (LAX), CA to San Jose, CA
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| Departing from | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) |
| Average flight time | 1 hour 12 minutes |
| Distance | 308 miles |
| 58† | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 5‡ | Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday |
| 4‡ | Nonstop flights on Saturday |
| 6‡ | Nonstop flights on Sunday |
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View our interactive map†Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 10/1/2021 and 10/31/2021. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 10/1/2021 and 10/31/2021.
Feel those NorCal vibes the moment you step off the plane in San Jose—where the entrepreneurial spirit of Silicon Valley meets the cultural and historical charm of California’s oldest city. Why spend time on your favorite social apps when you can go check out the company’s main campus? Go explore the headquarters of dot-com leaders and technological innovators. Getting around San Jose is a breeze; hop on the extensive light rail system—known as the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)—or take the Caltrain if you’re looking to connect to other Peninsula cities.
Experience the vibrancy of downtown San Jose, packed with local artisan shops and street performers. The SoFA Market is a must see, loaded with delicious eateries and crafty merchandise. Close by you’ll also find the Museum of Quilts and Textiles, which is the first of its kind in the U.S. Take a stroll down Santana Row and partake in the Mediterranean-style shopping and entertainment district, with over 150 shops and restaurants. Soak up the sun at one of the garden wine bars on the row, or if you’re a shopper spoil yourself with your favorite brands.
If you’re looking for more of a quiet getaway, explore the serenity of the 50-acre Lake Cunningham. Watch the sunrise from the lake or take advantage of various water sports such as boating and sailing. In the East Foothills of San Jose, walk through the unpaved trails of Montgomery Hill Park.
No matter what you’re looking to do on your next trip, San Jose has it all. Hop on the next Southwest flight and go explore!
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Mineta San Jose International Airport is three miles northwest of downtown San Jose. Deplane and get going!
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1First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
2Fare difference may apply.
The average flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose, CA, is 1 hour 12 minutes.
There are 58 weekly flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose, CA, on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose, CA, 5 times per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose, CA, 4 times per day on Saturdays and 6 times per day on Sundays.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose, CA, with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
You can rent a car at Mineta San Jose International Airport—book yours with your flight.
Yes! Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose, CA—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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