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Flights from Sydney to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Sydney to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Honolulu, about 18h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 17h 34m Prices checked 13 days ago
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Sydney to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey17h 34mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Honolulu

Best ways to fly from Sydney to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SYD Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 12m
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SYD Honolulu (HNL) SJC
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 34m
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SYD Dallas (DFW) SJC
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines
Same alliance ~22h 39m
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SYD Tokyo (NRT) SJC
Leg 1: Juneyao Air · Leg 2: ZIPAIR Tokyo
Self-transfer likely ~23h 38m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,964 km7,430 miles
Journey time
17h 34mestimate
Time difference
-19hSan Jose vs Sydney
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
SYD → SJC

Flights from Sydney to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Honolulu and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sydney to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,964 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Honolulu (HNL), Dallas (DFW) and Tokyo (NRT). American Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and San Jose?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Sydney and San Jose?
San Jose is 19 hours behind Sydney.

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