Travelling from Narita International Airport (NRT) to San Jose: what you need to know
Approximately 10 hours 56 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Narita International Airport to San Jose.
San Jose is 16 hours behind Tokyo, where Narita International Airport is located. San Jose operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Narita International Airport (NRT) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the most popular route, with 9 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from NRT to SJC is with Zipair at 16:30. Choose the first departure operated by Zipair at 16:25 if you want to fly out earlier.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from NRT to San Jose. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can book a nonstop flight from Narita International Airport to San Jose. Start your trip at NRT and arrive at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Keep your eyes peeled for deals with Zipair. This carrier operates direct flights from Narita International Airport to San Jose.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from NRT to San Jose. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
To visit United States for tourism purposes, you will need an ETA if you hold a passport from Japan. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need additional documents depending on the length and purpose of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Narita International Airport to San Jose.
To reach NRT from central Tokyo, it'll take about 58 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Narita International Airport to San Jose? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near NRT:
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to San Jose
R 5,484 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Narita International Airport to San Jose. Return flights start from R 10,942. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from NRT to San Jose by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Narita International Airport to San Jose is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from NRT to San Jose. There's no need to search every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.
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Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose is approximately 6 kilometres. It takes about 12 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes about 44 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Narita International Airport to San Jose, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SJC:
Best time to go to San Jose
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Narita International Airport to San Jose. August is the busiest month to travel to San Jose. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Narita International Airport to San Jose in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from NRT to San Jose in January when temperatures average between 3ºC and 18ºC.
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Narita International Airport to San Jose, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are top sights which should be on any good San Jose itinerary.
Complete your San Jose trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in San Jose and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare companies in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Narita International Airport to San Jose.