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If you are a smoker, it is important to keep in mind that there are not currently any smoking rooms anywhere at Juan Santamaria International Airport. To have a cigarette or use your electronic device, you will have to leave security and smoke outside the doors of the Arrivals terminal.

The Hotel Santamaria is a mere 6-minute walk from the Juan Santamaria Cultural Historical Museum and a 12-minute drive from the Juan Santamaria International Airport. The Courtyard by Marriott is a casual choice that is a 5-minute drive from the Juan Santamaria Park and a 9-minute drive from the airport.

Los Angeles International Airport is home to a variety of stores that sell local goods, souvenirs, and gifts. Travel + Leisure is a popular shop that focuses on suitcases and travel accessories, while DFS Duty Free has liquor, clothing, beauty items, and food products.

If you enjoy planes, make sure to pay a visit to the Observation Deck, which is located in the main terminal of Los Angeles International Airport. If you are an art-enthusiast, take a look at the rotating exhibits done by local artists that can be found throughout the different terminals.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to San José flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and San José. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• United Airlines

Flights from Los Angeles to San José usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to San José.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $549 return via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared with $813 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $42–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to San José most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 8% of one-stop connections

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Los Angeles to San José route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $673 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $804, a difference of $130. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to San José route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to San José flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 11:49 and lands at 17:38
• Latest: departs at 22:42 and lands at 04:31.

The flight takes about 5h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of $743. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to San José takes 5h 49m, covering 7,048 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $668 to $3,898. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $426, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

Alaska Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to San José flights are:

• Alaska Airlines: 89% on time
• United Airlines: 84% on time
• Delta: 73% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 09m, compared to 8h 23m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 9h 26m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

San José is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Avis
· Priceless
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Payless

Return flights from Los Angeles to San José range from $584 to $936, with an average of $743 over the past 12 months. Anything below $584 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to San José flights:

• • Alaska Airlines
• • Delta
• • JetBlue