Silicon Valley's hometown airport, smaller than SFO
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International sits about 3 miles northwest of downtown San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Major carriers include Southwest, Alaska, American, Delta, United, and JetBlue, with international service from British Airways (LHR), Air Canada, Volaris, and Aeromexico. Routes are mostly domestic plus Mexico and Canada, with the LHR nonstop being the long-haul highlight.
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Airlines flying from San Jose (SJC)
Major carriers: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines.
Low-cost carriers: Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Volaris.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I fly from SJC or SFO?
SJC is closer to Silicon Valley and typically less congested, while SFO has more nonstops, especially long-haul. Fares can vary substantially between the two for the same route. Flightmussy's multi-airport search compares SJC, SFO, and OAK side by side so you can see which is cheapest.
Are there direct flights from San Jose to Europe?
British Airways operates the only scheduled nonstop from SJC to Europe, flying daily to London Heathrow. Other European cities require a connection via LHR, JFK, or DFW. Flightmussy's direct-flight filter isolates the BA nonstop and overlays it on the 12-month fare heatmap.
How far is San Jose Airport from downtown San Jose?
SJC is roughly 3 miles (5 km) northwest of downtown San Jose, a 10-minute drive outside rush hour. The VTA Airport Flyer connects to local light rail. Compared to SFO's 13-mile distance from San Francisco, SJC is unusually close to its city core. Flightmussy lists arrival times for transfer planning.
Which airlines fly from San Jose to Mexico?
Volaris, Aeromexico, and Alaska Airlines operate scheduled service from SJC to Mexican destinations including GDL, MEX, and PVR. Flightmussy compares all of them on a single screen with the 12-month fare heatmap, free, no signup needed.
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