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SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

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Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASJC
ICAOKSJC
Non-stop29
Airlines15
TimezoneAmerica/Los Angeles
Elevation19 m

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The airport in numbers

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 11M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 16M in 2019.

Passengers / year
11M
as of 2025
Peak traffic
16M
in 2019
Elevation
19 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1998–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to San Jose

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From SJC to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
San Francisco63 km66 min$120–$191
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in San Jose ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 29 destinations, operated by 15 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Southwest Airlines · American Airlines · Alaska Airlines · AirTran Airways · Delta Air Lines · United Airlines · US Airways · AeroMéxico · JetBlue Airways · Volaris

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in San Jose shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to the centre of San Jose?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to San Jose?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport?
About 29 destinations, including Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Denver, Seattle. 15 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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