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Find cheap flights from San José to Los Angeles from $263

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Los Angeles departing on 27/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Los Angeles (SJO-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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13:30 - 06:59SJO-LAX
18h 29m1 stop
00:55 - 12:26LAX-SJO
10h 31m1 stop
$562United Airlines
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Thu, 9 May - Sat, 11 May
06:00 - 11:20SJO-LAX
6h 20mdirect
19:24 - 22:39LAX-SJO
26h 15m1 stop
$569United Airlines
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Sun, 26 May - Fri, 31 May
08:30 - 13:37SJO-LAX
6h 07mdirect
23:50 - 06:30LAX-SJO
5h 40mdirect
$627Delta
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Wed, 10 Jul - Sat, 31 Aug
07:30 - 12:40SJO-LAX
6h 10mdirect
13:06 - 20:00LAX-SJO
5h 54mdirect
$650Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 6 Oct - Wed, 9 Oct
00:48 - 06:20SJO-LAX
6h 32mdirect
13:10 - 20:00LAX-SJO
5h 50mdirect
$681Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 13 May - Fri, 17 May
08:46 - 17:04SJO-LAX
9h 18m1 stop
12:10 - 08:01LAX-SJO
18h 51m1 stop
$690Copa Airlines
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Fri, 31 May - Sat, 29 Jun
04:15 - 17:04SJO-LAX
13h 49m1 stop
01:56 - 19:21LAX-SJO
16h 25m1 stop
$732Copa Airlines
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Thu, 23 May - Tue, 28 May
08:30 - 13:37SJO-LAX
6h 07mdirect
23:50 - 06:30LAX-SJO
5h 40mdirect
$738Delta
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Sun, 22 Sep - Tue, 22 Oct
01:12 - 11:53SJO-LAX
11h 41m2 stops
00:02 - 12:09LAX-SJO
11h 07m1 stop
$1,272Aeromexico
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Thu, 20 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
01:12 - 12:53SJO-LAX
12h 41m1 stop
18:58 - 04:32LAX-SJO
8h 34m1 stop
$1,273Aeromexico
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Thu, 27 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun

Flights from San José to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $562 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $692 and $687 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San José to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Los Angeles from San José were found on Avianca ($263) and Alaska Airlines ($306), and the lowest return tickets were found on United Airlines ($562) and Delta ($627).

How many flights are there between San José, San José Province and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from San José, San José Province and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 6h 24m. The most common departure time is 00:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 11 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 27% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San José, San José Province and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San José to Los Angeles take?

The duration of a direct flight to Los Angeles from San José is typically 6h 07m. The journey crosses a distance of 7,047 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from San José to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San José, San José Province at 00:33 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 06:00.

What’s the latest departure time from San José to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles jets off at 07:45 and lands at 13:04.

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Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$263
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from San José to Los Angeles

When to book flights from San José to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San José to Los Angeles

  • How far in advance should I book my flight from San Jose to Los Angeles?

    It is recommended to start comparing flight tickets from San Jose to Los Angeles 12 months in advance before your scheduled departure. Airfares may vary from one carrier to another because not all airlines operating on this route release their ticket prices in advance. What is certain is that you are likely to find cheaper tickets if you book days or weeks earlier than the last-minute booking.

  • Apart from San Jose Airport and LAX in Los Angeles, what other airports are available for this flight route?

    When booking your flight ticket from San Jose to Los Angeles, you should have an alternative airport in mind. In this case, your departure airports should include San Francisco Airport, Stockton Airport, or Oakland Airport. Likewise, you should consider an alternative airport for your flight from San Jose to Los Angeles. The best options are Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange County Airport, Burbank Bob Hope Airport, and Long Beach Municipal Airport.

  • Does LAX provide special assistance to passengers with limited mobility?

    Yes. LAX is designed to make movement for passengers with reduced mobility easy. Plus, the airport management is committed to providing necessary support through special assistance to enable travelers with reduced mobility to get around the airport effortlessly. Such passengers can go to the LAX-it shuttle stop Lower Level (arrivals) to obtain a green column wrap for further assistance.

  • What should I expect at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport features modern amenities found in most airports across the country. However, the airport boasts a convenient and amenity-rich centralized location for arriving guests to select a rideshare app or taxi service. This area is known as LAX-it and it helps travelers avoid traffic, especially in the CTA (Central Terminal Area). You can find LAX-it on the eastern side of Terminal 1 just next to World Way & Sky Way.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles was $172 for a one-way ticket and $367 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Los Angeles?

    San José airport is called San José Juan Santamaria Intl and the only airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Los Angeles?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Los Angeles flight route: Alaska Airlines, Delta, Spirit Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, JetBlue, and Iberia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from San José to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $401 or less one-way.
  • Most flights from San Jose to Los Angeles depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), in Costa Rica and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Up to 17 different airlines operate on this route and they include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Airlines among others.
  • You may book non-stop flights with airlines such as Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines from San Jose to Los Angeles to save your journey time. Alternatively, you can choose flights with at least one stopover at WA-Seattle/Tacoma International Airport to save some money.
  • If you are looking for a round-trip between San Jose and Los Angeles, look no further than Alaska Airlines. Flight tickets for this airline are fairly priced for such journeys. Aside from that, numerous airlines on this route offer competitively low-priced options for flying from SJO to LAX and back. American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines assure you of a comfortable and relaxing round trip between these two cities.
  • Regardless of your destination, getting there smoothly depends on a few important factors. With that, you are advised to arrive at the departure airport (SJO) at least 2 hours before your scheduled departure time. Doing so enables you to have a seamless boarding process and timeless security clearance before securing a seat on board.
  • You don’t have to worry about arriving at LAX with your pet or service animal. LAX provides pet-friendly facilities for departing and arriving passengers. LAX has designated outdoor dog parks located on the Lower Level. Indoor pet relief areas can be found near Gates 12, 21, 62, 73, and 53B. You can also find additional pet relief stations at Terminal 3 atrium or the TBI/T-4 Bridge.
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Prefer to fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
27/9Fri
2 stopsAvianca
17h 25mSJO-LAX
$263
22/5Wed
directAlaska Airlines
6h 27mSJO-LAX
$306
18/5Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
11h 50mSJO-LAX
$323
24/5Fri
directAlaska Airlines
6h 27mSJO-LAX
$329
10/7Wed
directDelta
6h 07mSJO-LAX
$372
16/6Sun
directUnited Airlines
6h 20mSJO-LAX
$393
13/5Mon
1 stopCopa Airlines
15h 54mSJO-LAX
$402
14/7Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
17h 35mSJO-LAX
$409
3/8Sat
1 stopCopa Airlines
19h 10mSJO-LAX
$433
8/5Wed
directDelta
6h 19mSJO-LAX
$528

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Last minute flights from San José to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San José to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 52mSJO-LAX
12/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 02mLAX-SJO
$562
1/5Wed
directDelta
6h 30mSJO-LAX
4/5Sat
directDelta
5h 34mLAX-SJO
$681
4/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
6h 32mSJO-LAX
11/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mLAX-SJO
$702
1/5Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
19h 32mSJO-LAX
3/5Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
15h 57mLAX-SJO
$732
30/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 18mSJO-LAX
4/5Sat
directUnited Airlines
5h 47mLAX-SJO
$761
4/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
6h 32mSJO-LAX
14/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mLAX-SJO
$768
1/5Wed
directAlaska Airlines
6h 32mSJO-LAX
7/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mLAX-SJO
$842
2/5Thu
directAlaska Airlines
6h 32mSJO-LAX
5/5Sun
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mLAX-SJO
$848
1/5Wed
multi-stopAeromexico
32h 57mSJO-LAX
5/5Sun
multi-stopAeromexico
37h 51mLAX-SJO
$1,950
2/5Thu
multi-stopAeromexico
29h 23mSJO-LAX
5/5Sun
multi-stopAeromexico
37h 51mLAX-SJO
$2,487

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San José - Los Angeles Flights

Departure:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - San José

Cabin classes:

$381

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