Flight Time from San Francisco to San Jose
The flight from San Francisco to San Jose covers about 42 mi and takes roughly 35 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
San Francisco and San Jose are about 42 mi (67 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 54 mi (87 km), a drive of about 1 hr 15 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 35 min.
| Straight-line distance | 42 mi / 67 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 54 mi / 87 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 15 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 35 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $7 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.557, -122.156 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
San Francisco to San Jose is about 42 mi (67 km) in a straight line, and roughly 54 mi (87 km) by road.