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SJCSan Jose·Norman Y Mineta San Jose International·San Jose, United States
How long is your layover?
30 min45 min1 hr1¼ hr1½ hr2 hr2½ hr3 hr4 hr
Recommended minimum50 minutes
Quick Stats
Concourses
2
Terminal A, Terminal B
Max Transit
12m
via walking
Avg. Security
15m
~8m with PreCheck
Primary Hub
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Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
75min
International → International
90min
San Jose skylinePhoto by Mario Spencer on Pexels
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Getting Between Concourses
Terminal A and Terminal B are connected by an outdoor/covered pedestrian walkway (the 'Terminal Connector') located pre-security, so passengers switching terminals must exit the secure area and go through TSA screening again on the other side. There is no train or shuttle system since the walk between terminals takes only about 8-12 minutes.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Small two-terminal layout
Outdoor walkway links terminals
Re-screening required for terminal changes
Limited but growing international service
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at SJC?

30 minutes is too tight, especially if any terminal change or security re-clear is involved. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at SJC?

This matches SJC's domestic-domestic MCT but leaves no buffer for delays or crowded checkpoints. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at SJC?

Meets the domestic-international MCT and is generally safe across SJC's compact layout. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at SJC?

Enough time even for an international arrival needing to clear federal inspection before connecting. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at SJC?

Very comfortable, covering international-international transfers with time to spare. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at SJC?

More than generous for SJC's small two-terminal setup. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at SJC?

Well beyond what's needed even during peak congestion or flight delays. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at SJC?

Excess time at a small airport like SJC, though useful as a buffer for connecting to limited-frequency international flights. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at SJC?

Far more time than SJC's simple layout requires, better suited for exploring the terminal or nearby San Jose. See full 4 hr guide →

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