Cheap Flights from San Jose to New York Starting at $61

The San Jose — New York route is served by a wide range of airlines: 6 in total, including JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Flair Airlines Ltd.. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $61. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the primary commercial gateway for Silicon Valley, serving a mix of major network carriers and an expanding number of low-cost and regional airlines. Flights can be competitively priced compared with nearby San Francisco, especially for domestic and West Coast routes. The airport sits about 3–4 miles west of downtown San Jose; driving typically takes 10–20 minutes depending on traffic. Ground options include local buses and VTA light rail (20–30 minutes, low fares), airport shuttles and shared rides (variable time and cost), plus taxis. Pros: compact terminal layout and shorter security lines can make connections quicker. Cons: fewer long-haul options than larger Bay Area hubs and limited late-night services at some carriers.

John F. Kennedy International (JFK) serves as New York’s primary international gateway and a major transatlantic and transpacific hub, typically handling most long-haul carriers and premium services. You’ll find full-service airlines alongside several international alliances, and fares can be mid-to-high compared with secondary airports. JFK sits about 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan; travel options include the AirTrain plus subway or LIRR (roughly 35–60 minutes, fares typically $10–$15 to central Manhattan), taxis and app rides (around 40–70 minutes, higher cost), and express buses. Pros: extensive international connections and airline lounges; cons: can be busy and involve longer transfer times. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is often positioned as New York’s domestic and short-haul gateway, catering mainly to U.S. and Canadian flights and many low-cost and legacy carriers. It’s generally perceived as more budget-friendly for short hops but can have constrained gates and fewer transatlantic options. Located roughly 8 miles from Midtown, travel by taxi or rideshare is commonly 20–35 minutes depending on traffic (fares vary), while buses and subway connections via Q70 or shuttle services take about 30–50 minutes for a modest cost. Pros: close to Manhattan and convenient for domestic travel; cons: space limitations and occasional congestion. Newark Liberty International (EWR), in nearby New Jersey, functions as an international hub with a strong presence of legacy carriers and a mix of transatlantic and domestic services; it can be competitively priced at times. The airport is approximately 16 miles from Midtown Manhattan; commuters typically use NJ Transit or Amtrak via the AirTrain to Newark Penn Station (around 25–45 minutes, fares usually in a moderate range), taxis and rideshares (30–60 minutes with variable cost), and express buses. Pros: solid international schedules and sometimes lower fares; cons: cross-state travel can add complexity and variable transfer times. Stewart International (HPN) and smaller regional fields around the metro area can serve as budget or charter alternatives for select low-cost and leisure routes, often with fewer amenities and limited schedules. Stewart is about 60 miles from Manhattan, with travel often by car or shuttle (roughly 75–120 minutes and typically lower airport fees but added ground cost), while other small fields may require additional transfers. Pros: potentially lower fares and less crowded terminals; cons: longer ground travel, restricted flight options, and fewer connections or services.