SFO → San Jose
San Jose in 13 minutes.
San Jose is the southern anchor of Silicon Valley and a target for Joby Aviation, headquartered in nearby Santa Cruz. Expect a 13-minute eVTOL transfer to be among the very first revenue routes in the region.
13 min
eVTOL at launch
$240–$320
est. launch fare
50 km
straight-line distance
50–110 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the SFO → San Jose transfer
Side-by-side time and price comparison across helicopter, car, train, and eVTOL air taxi (both at launch and at scale).
Reference fares are static and accurate as of April 2026. Live operator pricing may vary — confirm with the operator at time of booking.
Helicopter (today)
14 min
$345–$495
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
50–110 min
$110–$170
eVTOL — at launch
13 min
$240–$320
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
13 min
$130–$175
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies SFO → San Jose today?
Helicopter operators currently serving the San Francisco airport corridor:
- BLADE Bay Area
- San Francisco Helicopters
Likely eVTOL operators at launch
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from SFO to San Jose?+
By car the SFO to San Jose transfer takes 50–110 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 13 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 14 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from SFO to San Jose cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the SFO to San Jose route is expected to be $240–$320. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly $130–$175.
Are there helicopter operators flying SFO to San Jose today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the San Francisco airport corridor include BLADE Bay Area, San Francisco Helicopters. Charter rates run roughly $345–$495.
When will eVTOL air-taxi service from SFO launch?+
Initial commercial eVTOL service is expected at SFO between late 2026 and 2028, depending on operator certification and vertiport infrastructure. Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace have all announced North America launch markets.
Is the SFO to San Jose eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch ($240–$320) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate ($345–$495) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about $130–$175.