Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-7, which is seven hours behind London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to SJC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between LHR and SJC:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight is P21,301. A round-trip plane ticket right now is P29,669. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LHR to SJC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LHR to SJC by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being 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:
Follow your own route with a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and venture far and wide through San Jose and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose
The street address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
From Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to San Jose in May.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport for August if you want to go to San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to SJC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in United States, consider San Francisco, about 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are the start of reasons to visit.