Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Jose: what you need to know
San Jose is seven hours behind Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located. San Jose observes the UTC-7 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your EDI to San Jose flight.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Whether you're eager to visit a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find flight tickets from EDI to San Jose with a stopover. To check out your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of your choices.
EDI is around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to San Jose, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Jose
RM3,500 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to San Jose flight. A return ticket right now is RM3,250. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from EDI to San Jose. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Edinburgh Airport to San Jose throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose is roughly 6 kilometres. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to San Jose, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SJC:
Travel at your own pace with a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and discover more of San Jose and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from EDI to San Jose.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Best time to go to San Jose
Before securing your flights from Edinburgh Airport to San Jose, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in San Jose offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season means you'll get better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Lock in an Edinburgh Airport to San Jose flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to San Jose in January when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about San Jose
Once you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to San Jose, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Winchester Mystery House and San Jose Museum of Art are popular attractions which should feature on every San Jose itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Jose has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 499 kilometres south-east of San Jose, a trip to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 193 kilometres east of San Jose, Fresno is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.