San Jose to San Diego SJC → SAN
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The cheapest return found recently is $277 with Alaska Airlines, 5 Nov – 9 Nov, found today. The cheapest one-way found recently is $139 with United Airlines, 17 Feb 2027, found today.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $208 to $340.
Cheapest return found recently
$277
5 Nov – 9 Nov · Alaska Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 7:37 a.m. · Return leaves 10:56 a.m. · 3 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Cheapest nonstop return
$277
5 Nov – 9 Nov · Alaska Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 7:37 a.m. · Return leaves 10:56 a.m. · 3 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$277 5 Nov – 9 Novfound todaySee prices for these dates
$83 10 Nov – 12 Novfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $83 to $157.
At $277, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates from 20 Oct to 30 Nov, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
13 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct – 21 Oct | $460 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Oct – 27 Oct | $312 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Oct – 30 Oct | $408 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Nov – 9 Nov | $277 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Nov – 7 Nov | $349 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Nov – 12 Nov | $83 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Nov – 14 Nov | $157 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 27 Nov | $207 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 30 Nov | $210 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 30 Nov | $239 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $83.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $67 to $134.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$139
17 Feb 2027 · United Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 9:00 a.m. · 8 h 10 min trip
1 stop
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$144
13 May 2027 · Alaska Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 12:40 p.m. · 1 h 32 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$139 17 Feb 2027found todayOpen this trip
$58 7 Novfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $48 to $57.
At $139, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates from 2 Nov to 13 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
14 fares on 13 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov | $110 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Nov | $67 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Nov | $58 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Nov | $134 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Nov | $98 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Nov | $58 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Nov | $58 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $71 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Nov | $86 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $170 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $80 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Feb 2027 | $139 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | 1 stop | found today | Open this trip |
| 13 May 2027 | $144 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $58.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Jose to San Diego
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 5 Nov – 9 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 17 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to San Diego?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 69% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $350 | $256 | +220% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $243 | $132 | +122% | 20 |
| 14–29 days | $132 | $83 | +21% | 21 |
| 30–59 days | $110 | $85 | Cheapest seen | 22 |
| 90–179 days | $175 | $175 | +60% | 8 |
| 180+ days | $223 | $223 | +104% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 77% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $232 | $188 | +338% | 10 |
| 7–13 days | $111 | $98 | +109% | 18 |
| 14–29 days | $53 | $48 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $57 | $49 | +8% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $57 | $57 | +8% | 7 |
| 180+ days | $143 | $143 | +170% | 10 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → San Diego
67 km from San Jose
$149
$128 less than flying from San Jose
5 Nov – 9 Nov · SFO → SAN · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Oakland → San Diego
61 km from San Jose
$220
$57 less than flying from San Jose
5 Nov – 9 Nov · OAK → SAN · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
San Jose → Palm Springs
136 km from San Diego
$471
$194 more than flying to San Diego
25 Oct – 1 Nov · SJC → PSP · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Sacramento → San Diego
142 km from San Jose
$159
$118 less than flying from San Jose
22 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 · SMF → SAN · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
San Francisco → San Diego
67 km from San Jose
$64
$75 less than flying from San Jose
17 Feb 2027 · SFO → SAN · nonstop
found today
Sacramento → San Diego
142 km from San Jose
$99
$40 less than flying from San Jose
8 Jan 2027 · SMF → SAN · nonstop
found yesterday
Oakland → San Diego
61 km from San Jose
$147
$8 more than flying from San Jose
29 Oct · OAK → SAN · 1 stop
found today
San Jose → Palm Springs
136 km from San Diego
$217
$78 more than flying to San Diego
29 Oct · SJC → PSP · 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Monterey → San Diego
82 km from San Jose
$287
$148 more than flying from San Jose
25 Oct · MRY → SAN · nonstop
found 4 days ago
Merced → San Diego
125 km from San Jose
$469
$330 more than flying from San Jose
23 Oct · MCE → SAN · 2 stops
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 5 Nov – 9 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work