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SJC to PIA: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Peoria (General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport)
1,736 mi
2,793 km · 1,508 nm
3h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,736 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 52m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, United States
- PIA — General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport · Peoria, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from PIA?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Peoria (PIA) is 1,736 miles (2,793 km, 1,508 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to PIA?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 52m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SJC to PIA?
Nonstop service on SJC–PIA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 52m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Peoria?
Peoria is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to PIA?
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Why are some SJC to PIA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SJC–PIA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.