San Francisco (SFO) to San Jose (SJC)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 30
miles
49
kilometers
26
nautical miles
🕐 33 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 SE (126°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | 48 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 30 | 48 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 30 | 45 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 30 | 45 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 30 | 60 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 30 | 45 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?
A round trip between San Francisco and San Jose earns you 60 base miles - that's 0% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The SFO to SJC route connects San Francisco, United States with San Jose, United States. This short-haul flight covers 30 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SE bearing of 126° from San Francisco.
🛫 About SFO
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, 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 San Francisco International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 30 miles (49 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SFO to SJC typically take around 33 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 30 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.