Flying from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to San Jose International Airport (SJC): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Jose International Airport.
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-8, which is 17 hours behind Tokyo.
Leave enough time to catch your NRT to SJC flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Flying into San Jose (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with Zipair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Jose International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Zipair on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Jose International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NRT and SJC:
Los Angeles International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
San Diego International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to San Jose International Airport (SJC)
$611 is the best price for a one-way Tokyo Narita Airport to San Jose International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,267. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NRT to SJC if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Jose International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
NRT's address is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tokyo Narita Airport, data shows 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Tokyo Narita Airport from central Tokyo, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to NRT? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Jose International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tokyo Narita Airport to San Jose International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJC instead:
Follow your own route with a San Jose International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and see more of San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from San Jose International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
San Jose International Airport to the centre of San Jose has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to San Jose International Airport (SJC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Jose International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Jose. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in San Jose is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to San Jose International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NRT to SJC sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited San Jose, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 499 kilometres south-east to Los Angeles to check off its popular sights. From Hollywood Sign to Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
San Francisco is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without experiencing Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
