Southwest Airlines SAN SJC WN468
Southwest Airlines · Live forecast
SAN → SJC
WN468 · Apr 17, 2026 · 10:35 · boeing 737-7bd
97
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 35m
Duration
363 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying SAN → SJC
2 pilot reports along this route
0 / 2
Reporting smooth
2 / 2
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Light
LAX UA /OV LAX260005/TM 1920/FL045/TP C172/TB LGHT - MOD TURB/RM ON COAST LINE
9m ago
Light
LVK UA /OV LVK075009/TM 1919/FL035/TP C206/TB LIGHT
10m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
1,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from San Diego International Airport, San Diego to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you crossing the North Pacific Ocean – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 29 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 35min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-0:59
Smooth
0:59-1:28
Smooth
1:28-1:57
Smooth
1:57-2:26
Smooth
2:26-2:55
Smooth
2:55-3:24
Smooth
3:24-3:53
Smooth
3:53-4:21
Smooth
4:21-4:49
Smooth
4:49-5:17
Smooth
5:17-5:45
Smooth
5:45-6:13
Smooth
6:13-6:41
Smooth
6:41-7:09
Light
7:09-7:37
Light
7:37-8:05
Smooth
Landing
Smooth
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
SAN San Diego International Airport — Departure
Wind
8 kt (220°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt G17 (320°)
Sky
Clear
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
boeing 737-7bd
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.