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Among airlines operating San José to Los Angeles 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 free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Alaska Airlines
• United Airlines
• Delta

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

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
• Avianca: 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 San José to Los Angeles.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $367 return via Charlotte Douglas (CLT), compared with $667 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 25% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 7% of one-stop connections

Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the San José to Los Angeles route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $589 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $673, a difference of $84. 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 San José to Los Angeles route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 30 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Dodger Stadium, and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 01:26 and lands at 07:51
• Latest: departs at 08:30 and lands at 14:55.

The flight takes about 6h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of $634. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San José to Los Angeles takes 6h 25m, 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 $700 to $1,961. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $386, which is 6% 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 San José to Los Angeles flights are:

• Alaska Airlines: 96% on time
• United Airlines: 93% on time
• Delta: 66% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 93% of the time.

Afternoon 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 21m, compared to 8h 57m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 9h 16m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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

Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Return flights from San José to Los Angeles range from $508 to $809, with an average of $634 over the past 12 months. Anything below $508 counts as a good deal.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.