Travelling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Jose: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from John Wayne Airport to San Jose and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Santa Ana (the location of John Wayne Airport) and San Jose are in the same timezone — UTC-7.
John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the most popular route, with 30 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from SNA to SJC is with Southwest Airlines at 21:10. Go for the first departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 06:45 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Allow plenty of time to make your SNA to San Jose flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct John Wayne Airport to San Jose tickets are available for booking. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is where you'll disembark.
Book your ticket with Southwest Airlines. This well-known airline operates direct flights from John Wayne Airport to San Jose.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Santa Ana, SNA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near SNA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from John Wayne Airport to San Jose or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
81.53% of flights leaving John Wayne Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of SNA.
The address for SNA is 18601 Airport Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Jose
RM251 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John Wayne Airport to San Jose flight. A round-trip ticket right now is RM533. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SNA to San Jose.
The best month for picking up cheap John Wayne Airport to San Jose tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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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'll take you about 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from John Wayne Airport to San Jose, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SJC:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from SNA to San Jose.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Best time to go to San Jose
Plan your trip to San Jose during high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from John Wayne Airport to San Jose during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your John Wayne Airport to San Jose flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SNA to San Jose around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
Once you've booked your flight from John Wayne Airport to San Jose, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Jose:
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Winchester Mystery House are just two of the big attractions to put on your San Jose travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at San Jose Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
San Jose has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres south-east of San Jose, a visit to Los Angeles will fill your itinerary to the brim. 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. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.