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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 San Francisco, about 23h 04m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 22h 56m
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Sydney to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey22h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco

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) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 04m
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SYD San Francisco (SFO) SJO
Leg 1: Qantas, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 33m
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SYD Houston (IAH) SJO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 56m
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SYD Toronto (YYZ) SJO
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
One airline, one ticket ~26h 40m
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SYD Dallas (DFW) SJO
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines
Same alliance ~23h 21m
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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
13,808 km8,575 miles
Journey time
22h 56mestimate
Time difference
-17hSan Jose vs Sydney
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
SYD → SJO

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, San Francisco and Houston. 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 22h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,808 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Houston (IAH) and Toronto (YYZ). 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: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Sydney and San Jose?
San Jose is 17 hours behind Sydney.

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