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Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from $349

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San José 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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15:14 - 08:46LAX-SJO
16h 32m1 stop
16:55 - 09:15SJO-LAX
17h 20m1 stop
Sat, 18 May - Fri, 31 May
15:28 - 08:46LAX-SJO
16h 18m1 stop
12:32 - 22:45SJO-LAX
11h 13m1 stop
$411Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 7 May - Thu, 9 May
13:20 - 19:56LAX-SJO
5h 36mdirect
00:33 - 06:00SJO-LAX
6h 27mdirect
$452Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 14 May - Thu, 16 May
13:20 - 19:56LAX-SJO
5h 36mdirect
00:33 - 06:00SJO-LAX
6h 27mdirect
$514Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 15 May - Thu, 16 May
23:46 - 06:20LAX-SJO
5h 34mdirect
07:45 - 13:04SJO-LAX
6h 19mdirect
$561Delta
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Tue, 7 May - Wed, 29 May
11:58 - 08:01LAX-SJO
19h 03m1 stop
04:15 - 23:14SJO-LAX
19h 59m1 stop
$600Copa Airlines
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Sat, 3 Aug - Fri, 9 Aug
23:46 - 06:20LAX-SJO
5h 34mdirect
07:00 - 12:05SJO-LAX
6h 05mdirect
$609Delta
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Sat, 1 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
01:55 - 19:21LAX-SJO
16h 26m1 stop
18:14 - 12:24SJO-LAX
19h 10m1 stop
$660Copa Airlines
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Wed, 18 Sep - Mon, 23 Sep
00:40 - 08:40LAX-SJO
7h 00m1 stop
09:35 - 16:30SJO-LAX
7h 55m1 stop
$683Avianca
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Sun, 30 Jun - Sat, 31 Aug
00:40 - 08:40LAX-SJO
7h 00m1 stop
16:55 - 09:15SJO-LAX
17h 20m1 stop
$684Avianca
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Sun, 30 Jun - Sun, 1 Sep

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province, 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 Los Angeles to San José, San José Province is September, where tickets cost $537 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is $1,029 and $783 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province, 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 Los Angeles to San José, San José Province, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 73 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Los Angeles to San José found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $411 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Alaska Airlines ($452). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $349 on Avianca and from $369 on Copa Airlines.

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and San José, San José Province?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province. They are: Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at $328 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

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

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in San José, San José Province, with an average flight time of 5h 46m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 11 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 27% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem 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 Los Angeles to San José take?

Direct flights from Los Angeles generally make it to San José in 5h 34m. The flying distance between the two cities is 7,047 km.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 13:10 and will be landing in San José, San José Province at 20:00.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province jets off at 23:46 and lands at 06:20.

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October

High season

June

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$349
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to San José

  • Is there anywhere to smoke at Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    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.

  • What are some good hotels near Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    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.

  • What shopping options are there at Los Angeles International 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.

  • What is there to do at Los Angeles International Airport?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province was $227 for a one-way ticket and $254 for a return.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to San José flight route: Alaska Airlines, Delta, Avianca, Cape Air, Spirit Airlines, WestJet Encore, Undisclosed Carrier, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Aeromexico.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to San José, Alaska Airlines or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to San José are Alaska Airlines and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $704 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $966 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Los Angeles to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to San José?

    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 San José with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

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

    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 San José from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to San José

  • An easy way to save on flying time is to avoid layovers and look for direct flights from Los Angeles to San José. Delta Airlines is one of the most popular companies that services this route, as they have a diverse timetable and offer additional perks, such as free checked baggage and complimentary meals.
  • If you have some free time before your flight from Los Angeles to San José begins boarding, consider purchasing an access pass for one of the several private lounges located in Los Angeles International Airport. Delta, United, Virgin, and American Airlines all have their own lounges, and they often offer reduced rates for their customers.
  • To grab a bite to eat after a long day of flying, browse through the different dining options that can be found in Juan Santamaría International Airport. Deli Malinche is a popular cafe and restaurant located near Gate 10 that serves basic meals, sandwiches, and coffee-based drinks.
  • For those who get stressed while flying, keep your eyes open for the LAX PUPS Program while you are waiting for your plane to take off from Los Angeles International Airport. This program allows volunteers to bring trained service animals throughout the airport’s terminals in order to say hello and help calm anyone who might be feeling anxious about their travels.
  • If you need some help with all of your luggage once you have landed at Juan Santamaría International Airport, head to one of the Skycap Porters waiting in the Arrivals terminal. For a small fee, these porters will carry all of your items to wherever your final destination at the airport is located.
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Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top 4 airlines serving from Los Angeles to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9110 reviews
8.6crew
7.3entertainment
7.3food
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
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The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2024LAX - SFO
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The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

This leg was better than the previous leg mostly because I upgraded my searing and the crew was nicer

I was not given a seat when I bought the ticket. I know airlines are trying to squeeze every penny out ot the customer, but we are buying a seat on the airplane, right? I find this irritating with all airlines, but especially Alaska because I fly it so often. No sense of customer use and loyalty.

I’m a first time mom and traveled with my 18mo old boy and it was not a great experience with the flight attendants. They were not friendly or helpful at all. It’s hard enough traveling with a toddler and have people be rude and unkind does not help.

The cabin stewart took care of my garment bag and then made sure I did not forget it on my way out. The stewardess gave me water after I missed the earlier service (I was asleep). I received good service overall.

only refreshments and biscuits available but it was a short flight from LAX to LAS thus it was fine.

High travel time and the flight was full but the staff handled it all well.

The person sitting next to me did not fit in one seat, so I effectively only had half a seat to myself. Airlines should come up with a strategy to sit oversized people in a way whereby they are comfortable but don't disrupt or take over other people's seats. It's unfair.

Horrible, missed my connecting flight because Alaska did not give me enough time

No hot water on a plane so no hot beverages , seats are cramped

Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

If they listen to you especially when there’s a problem with a passport now I lost my tickets and also my seat money

The worst airline I have ever experienced. Terrible customer service. Absolutely disgraceful

Checking bags at the airport, very confusing they make lines for different flights but they don’t have any signs, so if you are on the wrong line be aware they will send you to the end of the correct line. No priority for check in even if you pay and no priority to disabled persons and elderly persons.

Despite all the negative reviews, I took Volaris with a family of 4 (including a toddler and infant in arms). The only compliant was they charged me $70 to gate check our wagon (which we use as a stroller) and then it was not available for pickup at the gate (which is the entire point), so we had to get through customs and the airport with our luggage and no way to push our kids :(

Après avoir manqué l’avion aucune aide de la part des agents à l’aéroport pour trouver un autre vol

Más comida no cobrar tanto por los asientos y comida food

Worst airline ever!! Delays in all my flights!!! Do not flight with Volaris!

The departures screens in the airport showed the flight as canceled for some weird reason, but when I got to the gate just to double check, it showed it as on time, and not canceled. This was confusing, but ultimately I was able to get to where I needed to go.

For whatever reason, when I was in the San Jose airport, the flight from Volaris read as canceled on the Departures screens you'd find all over the terminal, it wasn't until I got to the gate that it showed it as on time and still on. It was confusing, but ultimately I did get to where I needed to go with the flight I was expecting.

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

Pros: "The seats in economy were confortable. The best thing was Copa gave us seats in the second line and my family traveled together."
Cons: "Coffe service could better the experience"
Pros: "The crew was very interested on help and attentive with the passengers. But the seat wasn't comfortable. The design of the cushion is not the best to be seating"
Pros: "You were on time, that is the most important thing in a fly"
Cons: "You could improve your entertainment, you are not a cheap company"
Pros: "That there was seltzer"
Cons: "The management of preparing the flight and plane so that it was ready for the trip!!"
Pros: "Copa was convenient and easy. Very easy boarding process and I appreciated the day flight."
Cons: "This is a business class that is equivalent to a US carrier domestic first class. Good seats, not lay flat but wide on my 737-800. The food and service emulated say American Airlines Domestic 1C as well. Everything was just good enough, and much cheaper that international business on the majors."

No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

I don't think anyone actually reads these comments, so I won't spend much time on this submission. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. The D/FW manager of Avianca (self-identified), Juan Calderon, insisted I buy an onward ticket from San Salvador even though I have diplomatic status in El Salvador and live here. It cost me $1,393 and Mr Calderon would not let me make the ticked flexible so I could get a refund. He went out of his way to be rude to me. He gave me seat 32K -- windowless window seat in the last row and did not offer to let me upgrade even though there were plenty of seats. I have flown well over a million miles in my life and this is the worst experience I have ever had. I would like a refund on the ticket I was forced to buy. Just awful!

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

It is better at the jfk than my home country. It was very easy and everything was on time.

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

Flight departure late. Got late in Colombia making us take a different flight next day. Avianca airport crew messed up my ticket so when a I got in Brazil I didn’t have a ticket for my destination. Had to buy a new ticket out of my pocket.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Los Angeles to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
13/8Tue
2 stopsAvianca
14h 10mLAX-SJO
$349
1/7Mon
1 stopCopa Airlines
16h 09mLAX-SJO
$369
5/5Sun
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mLAX-SJO
$383
25/5Sat
directUnited Airlines
5h 47mLAX-SJO
$394
14/6Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
14h 24mLAX-SJO
$400
21/5Tue
directDelta
5h 34mLAX-SJO
$417
15/10Tue
directDelta
5h 40mLAX-SJO
$428
21/5Tue
directDelta
5h 34mLAX-SJO
$444
24/6Mon
1 stopCopa Airlines
16h 14mLAX-SJO
$455
3/6Mon
directAlaska Airlines
5h 50mLAX-SJO
$460

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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to San José

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 Los Angeles to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/4Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mLAX-SJO
15/5Wed
directAlaska Airlines
6h 27mSJO-LAX
$514
29/4Mon
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mLAX-SJO
16/5Thu
directAlaska Airlines
6h 27mSJO-LAX
$521
26/4Fri
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mLAX-SJO
6/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
6h 32mSJO-LAX
$561
30/4Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mLAX-SJO
14/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
6h 32mSJO-LAX
$575
29/4Mon
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mLAX-SJO
6/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
6h 32mSJO-LAX
$583
30/4Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
18h 57mLAX-SJO
5/5Sun
multi-stopCopa Airlines
13h 36mSJO-LAX
$720
27/4Sat
directDelta
5h 36mLAX-SJO
1/5Wed
directDelta
6h 30mSJO-LAX
$743
30/4Tue
directDelta
5h 36mLAX-SJO
5/5Sun
directDelta
6h 28mSJO-LAX
$815
26/4Fri
directUnited Airlines
5h 47mLAX-SJO
1/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 29mSJO-LAX
$852
28/4Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 54mLAX-SJO
27/7Sat
directUnited Airlines
6h 20mSJO-LAX
$872

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Los Angeles - San José Flights

Departure:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Return flight deals:

San José - Los Angeles

Cabin classes:

$1,862
$3,077
$674

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