Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Jose: what you need to know
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, San Jose is 7 hours behind London.
To ensure you get on your flight from LHR to San Jose, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from LHR to San Jose with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
If you have a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need an ETA to enter United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Jose
$895 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $779. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for flight tickets from LHR to San Jose. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose takes about 12 minutes by car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 44 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SJC:
Best time to go to San Jose
August is the most popular month to board a flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit San Jose, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from LHR to San Jose in January when temperatures average between 3ºC and 18ºC.
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose, explore our range of hotels including:
Winchester Mystery House and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are just two of the big attractions to put on your San Jose itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at San Jose Museum of Art.
Complete your San Jose trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose to track down awesome deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare your options in one place. Plus you'll find all the info on car rentals in San Jose, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.