Miami (MIA) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,555
miles
4,112
kilometers
2,220
nautical miles

🕐 5h 22m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (299°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,555 4,088
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,555 4,088
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,555 3,833
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,555 3,833
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,555 5,110
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,555 3,833
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Miami and San Jose follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The MIA to SJC route connects Miami, United States with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,555 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NW bearing of 299° from Miami. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MIA

Miami International Airport

Miami International Airport (MIA) serves Miami, United States.

🛬 About SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 2,555 miles (4,112 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MIA to SJC typically take around 5h 22m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,555 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.