SJO - LAX

$256 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Los Angeles

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 25/12. 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 Flights 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 return 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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Recent return flight deals from San José to Los Angeles

Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Spirit Airlines Logo
13:30 - 08:14SJO-LAX
20h 44m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
16:56 - 12:25LAX-SJO
17h 29m2 stops
$447Spirit Airlines
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Sun, 9 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
United Airlines Logo
06:40 - 11:08SJO-LAX
6h 28mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:44 - 06:25LAX-SJO
5h 41mdirect
$449United Airlines
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Sat, 31 Jan - Sun, 22 Feb
United Airlines Logo
06:40 - 11:08SJO-LAX
6h 28mdirect
United Airlines Logo
00:25 - 12:56LAX-SJO
10h 31m1 stop
$455United Airlines
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Sun, 9 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
01:55 - 06:15SJO-LAX
6h 20mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:45 - 00:38LAX-SJO
5h 53mdirect
$464Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 16 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
02:26 - 07:00SJO-LAX
6h 34mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
15:00 - 23:00LAX-SJO
6h 00mdirect
$467Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 9 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Copa Airlines Logo
04:08 - 12:02SJO-LAX
9h 54m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
11:05 - 07:33LAX-SJO
18h 28m1 stop
$484Copa Airlines
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Sun, 23 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
Copa Airlines Logo
04:08 - 22:44SJO-LAX
20h 36m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
21:04 - 09:59LAX-SJO
10h 55m1 stop
$505Copa Airlines
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Mon, 22 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan
Delta Logo
08:30 - 12:58SJO-LAX
6h 28mdirect
Delta Logo
23:20 - 07:05LAX-SJO
5h 45mdirect
$540Delta
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Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:30 - 20:34SJO-LAX
17h 04m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:20LAX-SJO
31h 20m3 stops
$570Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:39 - 22:24SJO-LAX
35h 45m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:20LAX-SJO
31h 20m3 stops
$588Multiple Airlines
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Everything you should know

When to book
7 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
Most popular
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+1
Cheapest return fare
$447
Overall average: $606
Spirit Airlines
Tue 11/11Tue 18/11
SJO - LAX • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$449
Typical prices: $520-$788
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/11Thu 13/11
SJO - LAX • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Los Angeles flights

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 to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José 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 to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $519 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $767 and $717 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Los Angeles, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$256
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
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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.
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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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Los Angeles was $256 for a one-way ticket and $447 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?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Iberia, and British Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Los Angeles flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Los Angeles flight 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.

KAYAK’s 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 $343 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Delta

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Delta

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

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