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San Jose is one of those cities that has a little bit of everything nestled into one community. Whether you have been here before or you are new to San Jose, you will find that you have plenty of attractions here in the heart of the Bay Area. When considering the best time to visit San Jose, you are in luck; because, California boasts favourable weather year-round. However, Northern California is known for its rainier months. To avoid rain on your holiday, come in the fall from September – November. Fall has pleasant temperatures and the city is less crowded as children return to school. You can tour the attractions and enjoy the city without having to deal with long line ups and steep prices.
What is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose?
Most travellers find the cheapest round-trip flights to San Jose when choosing a flight departing in January.
When is the best time to book flights to San Jose?
From most locations, to find the best deals on airfare, our data shows that users booking 60 days before flying found the cheapest flight to San Jose.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Jose?
From most locations, the cheapest day to fly to San Jose is Tuesday. Most users found that departing on a Sunday was most expensive.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Jose?
Generally, when visiting San Jose, evening flights represent the best value. afternoon flights are likely to have higher prices.
How to get around in San Jose?
San Jose is an outdoors city. Therefore, you may find that transportation options become confusing after you leave the city centre. Luckily, you do not have to worry that you will not have a way to get around town. San Jose transportation is plentiful, and once you familiarize yourself with the options, it might be easier to find your way to attractions and nearby cities. VTA Light Rail and Bus The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) offers bus lines and light rails throughout San Jose and Silicon Valley. VTA offers regular bus services as well as an express line. Express lines travel solely between cities, such as Express 102 running from South San Jose to Palo Alto. The single ride adult fare is $2 USD for regular and $4 USD for express lines. Children ages 5-18 ride for $1.75 USD regardless of which line they board. Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) The DASH line runs throughout the city centre and hits most downtown attractions, including the Tech Museum, the Center for the Performing Arts, and the SOFA District. Fares for the DASH are the same as the VTA bus and light rail. Bike Rental Bike rentals are offered throughout San Jose, and the city is quite cycling friendly. Bike share services cost $3 USD per trip for one-way or you can get a day pass for $9.95 USD per person and enjoy unlimited 30-minute rides from Ford GoBike. Pedicab Eco City Cycles in San Jose is the pedicab service of the city. If you are an eco-friendly traveler, you will enjoy ECC for tours and transportation around the city. For shuttles, you can flag a rider down on the street or call and make a reservation 20 minutes ahead of time. Pricing depends on how far you ride and the time of the day along with passenger count. You can ask the rider what your estimated price is before boarding.
Which airlines fly to San Jose?
For direct international flights to San Jose from Canada, you have Air Canada. Other flights that travel to San Jose, but include layovers, are United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, WestJet Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. For cheap flights to San Jose, look for tickets on Alaska Airlines or WestJet Airlines, but be prepared for multiple layovers.
What are the visa and passport requirements when flying to San Jose?
Canadian citizens can enter the U.S. through the Visa Waiver Program, which lets them visit for 90 days or less without requiring a travel visa. A passport is required, and travellers must have an Electronic System for Travel Authorization approval. For foreign nationals, please check the U.S. Department of State website.
When is the best time to fly to San Jose?
San Jose is one of those cities that has a little bit of everything nestled into one community. Whether you have been here before or you are new to San Jose, you will find that you have plenty of attractions here in the heart of the Bay Area. When considering the best time to visit San Jose, you are in luck; because, California boasts favourable weather year-round. However, Northern California is known for its rainier months. To avoid rain on your holiday, come in the fall from September – November. Fall has pleasant temperatures and the city is less crowded as children return to school. You can tour the attractions and enjoy the city without having to deal with long line ups and steep prices.
San Jose flight deals found on momondo
Check out some of the best fares to San Jose found recently by users on momondo
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Cheapest
Delta
1 Jun.
YVR
Vancouver Intl
8h 23m
2 stops
SJC
San Jose
7 Jun.
SJC
San Jose
8h 33m
2 stops
YVR
Vancouver Intl
281 C$
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Multiple Airlines
12 Sep.
YYZ
Toronto Pearson Intl
9h 01m
2 stops
SJC
San Jose
19 Sep.
SJC
San Jose
10h 05m
1 stop
YYZ
Toronto Pearson Intl
312 C$
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Delta
1 Jun.
YVR
Vancouver Intl
10h 53m
2 stops
SJC
San Jose
7 Jun.
SJC
San Jose
8h 33m
2 stops
YVR
Vancouver Intl
283 C$
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Multiple Airlines
10 Jun.
YYZ
Toronto Pearson Intl
7h 59m
1 stop
SJC
San Jose
18 Jun.
SJC
San Jose
8h 52m
1 stop
YYZ
Toronto Pearson Intl
314 C$
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Delta
3 Jun.
YYC
Calgary
10h 13m
2 stops
SJC
San Jose
18 Jun.
SJC
San Jose
4h 33m
1 stop
YYC
Calgary
288 C$
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Multiple Airlines
10 Jun.
YYZ
Toronto Pearson Intl
7h 59m
1 stop
SJC
San Jose
18 Jun.
SJC
San Jose
8h 27m
1 stop
YYZ
Toronto Pearson Intl
315 C$
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Find the cheapest one-way flights to San Jose
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Delta
14 May
YUL
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
11h 38m
2 stops
SJC
San Jose
240 C$
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13 Jun.
YYZ
Toronto Pearson Intl
21h 09m
3 stops
SJC
San Jose
389 C$
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Delta
23 Jun.
YYZ
Toronto Pearson Intl
11h 40m
2 stops
SJC
San Jose
242 C$
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Which airlines fly to San Jose?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to San Jose
For direct international flights to San Jose from Canada, you have Air Canada. Other flights that travel to San Jose, but include layovers, are United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, WestJet Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. For cheap flights to San Jose, look for tickets on Alaska Airlines or WestJet Airlines, but be prepared for multiple layovers.
How to get from the airport to San Jose city centre?
Below you will find all the airports in San Jose along with the distance from the city centre
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)
As a major international airport, SJC offers you a few ways to get from the airport into city centre as well as the heart of Silicon Valley.
Taxi
The fastest way to city centre is by taxi. Taxis are stationed at the airport and offer on-demand services. You can find them at Terminal A, Stop 2 as well as Terminal B, Stop 1. The estimated taxi rate as of July 2017 is $15 USD for the first 3 miles of travel and a $1.50 USD airport service fee. After 3 miles, the fare is charged on the meter at $3 USD per mile. If you are over the age of 65 or have passengers with disabilities, you can receive a 15% discount.
Ride Share
Uber and Lyft both operate in San Jose. You must schedule your pick-up on their smartphone app. Then, you can find the vehicles for your pick-up at Terminal A, Stop 1 or Terminal B, Stops 8 and 9. The cost depends on the time of the day and vehicle selected.
Public Transportation
The VTA Airport Flyer goes from the airport all the way to Santa Clara Caltrain Station. You can take the ACE train once you are at the station. Take the free Airport Flyer Bus#10 to Metro/Airport Light Rail station. Then take the Mtn View-Winchester LRT to San Jose Diridon Station. The trip takes approximately 30 minutes and costs $2 USD per person.
Rental Cars
The Rental Car Center is located directly across from Terminal B. You can also book early and find affordable car rentals with momondo.
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How to get around in San Jose?
San Jose is an outdoors city. Therefore, you may find that transportation options become confusing after you leave the city centre. Luckily, you do not have to worry that you will not have a way to get around town. San Jose transportation is plentiful, and once you familiarize yourself with the options, it might be easier to find your way to attractions and nearby cities.
VTA Light Rail and Bus
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) offers bus lines and light rails throughout San Jose and Silicon Valley. VTA offers regular bus services as well as an express line. Express lines travel solely between cities, such as Express 102 running from South San Jose to Palo Alto. The single ride adult fare is $2 USD for regular and $4 USD for express lines. Children ages 5-18 ride for $1.75 USD regardless of which line they board.
Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH)
The DASH line runs throughout the city centre and hits most downtown attractions, including the Tech Museum, the Center for the Performing Arts, and the SOFA District. Fares for the DASH are the same as the VTA bus and light rail.
Bike Rental
Bike rentals are offered throughout San Jose, and the city is quite cycling friendly. Bike share services cost $3 USD per trip for one-way or you can get a day pass for $9.95 USD per person and enjoy unlimited 30-minute rides from Ford GoBike.
Pedicab
Eco City Cycles in San Jose is the pedicab service of the city. If you are an eco-friendly traveler, you will enjoy ECC for tours and transportation around the city. For shuttles, you can flag a rider down on the street or call and make a reservation 20 minutes ahead of time. Pricing depends on how far you ride and the time of the day along with passenger count. You can ask the rider what your estimated price is before boarding.
What are the visa and passport requirements when flying to San Jose?
Canadian citizens can enter the U.S. through the Visa Waiver Program, which lets them visit for 90 days or less without requiring a travel visa. A passport is required, and travellers must have an Electronic System for Travel Authorization approval. For foreign nationals, please check the U.S. Department of State website.
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Things to do and places of interest in San Jose
Whether you are visiting Silicon Valley on business or you have brought the family over to San Jose to enjoy California, you will not be short of attractions to check out. From the San Pedro Square Market to the museums, galleries, and more, you will love everything you find here in San Jose.
Museums
The museums of San Jose are quite diverse and plentiful. If you are short on time, make sure you go to the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, and the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum first.
Galleries
If you are a lover of the arts, head over to the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies or visit the San Jose Museum of Art.
Parks
The parks of San Jose each have something unique to boast about. Take the Chinese Cultural Garden, for example, located in Overfelt Gardens Park Ranger which has a sundial and a 15-ton black marble stone that was shipped from Taiwan. You also have Alum Rock Park, which is the oldest municipal park in the state. Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park is the largest skate park in California, while the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a place to see protected animal species.
Sports
Sports are a big draw in California. Catch a game featuring the San Jose Earthquakes (professional soccer team) or the San Jose Giants, which are the minor league baseball team of the area. If you prefer hockey, like most Canadians do, then catch a game featuring the San Jose Sharks.
Main Attractions
If you find yourself overwhelmed with options, there are top attractions that you can put first in line on your list, like the San Jose Adobe Semaphore (the giant puzzle) or the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo. Fill your day with thrills and roller coaster rides by going to California’s Great America or stroll in the 172 acres at Kelley Park. If you are here in the summer and want a great way to entertain the kids, while still staying cool, head over to Raging Waters San Jose, an exciting waterpark.
Tips and tricks for visiting San Jose
San Jose is an IT and industrial hub and sees numerous business travellers throughout the year. Try travelling on the weekends, because during the week you are competing with business professionals headed into Silicon Valley. San Jose’s culinary scene is impressive, so take advantage of the local food fare and try different restaurants every night (if your budget permits, of course). Also, while you are here, explore the historic barrios of the city where you will find tree-lined streets, century-old homes, and boutique-style hotels. San Jose is a great place to shop for souvenirs. You can find ceramics, textiles, and coffee inspired by Costa Rica.