Travelling from San Jose to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is San Jose's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from San Jose to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) jetting off from here.
London is seven hours ahead of San Jose. London Heathrow Airport is located in London, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from San Jose to LHR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from San Jose to LHR. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
SJC is about 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Jose to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that depart SJC reach their destination on time.
SJC's address is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LHR if you have a late flight from San Jose to London Heathrow Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your San Jose to London Heathrow Airport flight.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is around 26 kilometres from central London. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Jose to London Heathrow Airport is ₹ 32,144. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 56,793. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from San Jose to LHR if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your San Jose to London Heathrow Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from San Jose to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is when most people book flights from San Jose to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Visit London in February for a quieter experience.
Book a San Jose to LHR flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from San Jose to London Heathrow Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from San Jose to London Heathrow Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
The British Museum and Westminster Abbey are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your London itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you should also see. Around 153 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in the United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 145 kilometres west of London. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge are key reasons to visit.
