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Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to San Jose:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A direct flight from London to San Jose takes 00m, covering 5,360 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to San Jose range from £470 to £605, with an average of £540 over the past 12 months. Anything below £470 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 40% above the £540 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from London to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £445, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Flights from London to San Jose may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at San Jose (SJC).

One-stop flights from London to San Jose most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from London to San Jose. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £467 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £579, a difference of £112.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 18m, compared to 14h 11m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 14h 34m via Los Angeles (LAX).

San Jose is 7 hours behind London (Pacific Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center and Hayes Mansion. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport have Express trains from central London directly to the airport. The Heathrow Express departs from London Paddington Station roughly every 15min and reaches the airport in around 15min. The Gatwick Express leaves from London Victoria Station and gets to the airport in about 30min. To get to London City Airport, you can take the underground from various stations, including Westminster and Charing Cross, to Canning Station. Here, hop on the connecting Docklands Light Railway to the airport.

Station Wagon buses run 24/7 from the airport to the city centre. Many hotels offer shuttles to and from the airport. They depart from the Offsite Courtesy Shuttle Stop at the Ground Transportation System located at Terminal A.

There are lounges at each of Heathrow's international terminals. In Terminal 2 and Terminal 4, you'll find the Plaza Premium Lounge. These lounges are best for families and serve snacks, hot meals and drinks throughout the day. In Terminal 3, you'll find the Club Aspire lounge, which is best for business or solo travellers and has complimentary food and drink as well as Champagne and Prosecco available at an extra cost. Gatwick Airport also has a Plaza Premium Lounge with a kids' play area in the North Terminal. The Clubroom Lounges in the North and South Terminals provide full dining and table service.

Multiple hotels are located within a 10-minute drive to the airport and provide airport shuttles. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport and Hyatt Place San Jose Airport are located about one kilometre from the main terminal, and the Hyatt Place hotel has free parking and breakfast included.