Los Angeles to San Jose flights
Direct and connecting flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Los Angeles to San Jose take?
Flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to San Jose?
Airline availability for LAX to SJC changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to San Jose?
Direct (nonstop) availability on LAX to SJC varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Southwest Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
Planning LAX → SJC
LAX to SJC is a short-haul route of 496 km (308 mi). See the return SJC → LAX route.
Alternative airports near Los Angeles: Hawthorne (HHR) — 7 km, Santa Monica (SMO) — 9 km, Torrance (TOA) — 17 km.
Alternative airports near San Jose: San Jose (RHV) — 10 km, Mountain View (NUQ) — 12 km, Palo Alto (PAO) — 20 km.