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Flight deals from San Jose International to New York

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New York.$235 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $235, select.
New York.$241 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Sat, 31 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 27 May, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 31 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $241, select.
New York.$256 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 28 May, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $256, select.
New York.$338 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Fri, 11 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 28 May, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 11 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.
New York.$364 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $364, select.
New York.$371 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Aug, returning Thu, 21 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $371, select.
New York.$387 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jul, returning Tue, 22 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $387, select.
New York.$389 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $389, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to New York

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose International to New York flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from $241
Jun
from $235
Jul
from $387
Aug
from $371
Sep
from $389
Oct
from $390
Nov
from $436
Dec
from $483
Jan
from $533
Feb
from $983
Mar
from $446
Apr
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San Jose to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$235
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from San Jose International to New York: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose International to New York is $235. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Jose International to New York. But we found flights with one or more stops from $235.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from San Jose International to New York.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to New York is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from San Jose International Airport, the cheapest airport near New York is New York Newark – which is 14.1 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from $235.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose International Airport to New York on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Jose International Airport and New York. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. July is typically the warmest month in New York, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to New York.

Flying from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to New York: what you need to know

  • The timezone in New York is UTC-4. The city is 3 hours ahead of San Jose, where Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is located.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from SJC to New York.

  • If you're flying during a popular month like August, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.

  • For a domestic flight within United States, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present some form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to New York, make sure your ID is up to date.

  • The journey from central San Jose to SJC takes approximately 44 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 12 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to New York? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to SJC:

How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to New York

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to New York is $117. The cheapest price for a return flight is $235. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SJC to New York if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to New York.

  • Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you from checking for flight tickets from SJC to New York every day.

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Airports in New York

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to the centre of New York takes around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to New York, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near EWR:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • After your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to New York has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 48 minutes by car. Central New York is roughly 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

  • Public transport will get you there in approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

  • You'll find some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near JFK. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from SJC to New York at any of these well-located options:

Best time to go to New York

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to New York. To avoid the crowds, visit New York in February when it's quieter.

  • Before locking in your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to New York, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from SJC to New York sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about New York

  • After booking your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to New York, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New York:

  • All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are must-do's during your New York adventure.

Complete your New York trip with a car rental

  • Pick one of our car rentals in New York and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare companies in one go to find your perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to New York.

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