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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from $298

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$509

One-way from

$298

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$764
13/2-25/2
  • 13/2-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 14m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 39m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 13/212:03LAX - SJO
1 stop20h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/215:32SJO - LAX
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$509
Mon 17/302:21LAX - SJO
1 stop15h 46mCopa Airlines
Mon 24/304:09SJO - LAX
1 stop20h 31mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/1$554
Wed 26/314:55LAX - SJO
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Thu 3/415:05SJO - LAX
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Deal found 17/1$565
Sat 1/223:53LAX - SJO
1 stop11h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/206:40SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$573
Tue 11/316:12LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Tue 18/301:22SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/1$621
Tue 18/223:15LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mDelta
Thu 20/208:25SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 16/1$661
Thu 13/213:20LAX - SJO
3 stops20h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 25/212:29SJO - LAX
2 stops13h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/1$816
Wed 3/906:15LAX - SJO
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Sat 13/913:15SJO - LAX
2 stops18h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 16/1$875
Mon 17/222:45LAX - SJO
1 stop15h 09mJetBlue
Tue 25/213:26SJO - LAX
1 stop12h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 17/1$946

Find flights from Los Angeles to San José within your budget

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Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 13/2

12:03-10:17

1 stop20h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/2

15:32-06:32

1 stop17h 00m

$509

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 17/3

02:21-19:07

1 stop15h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/3

04:09-23:40

1 stop20h 31m

$554

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 26/3

14:55-22:55

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/4

15:05-22:30

1 stop8h 25m

$565

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 1/2

23:53-12:56

1 stop11h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/2

06:40-11:07

Nonstop6h 27m

$573

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

16:12-22:59

Nonstop5h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/3

01:22-07:00

Nonstop6h 38m

$621

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 18/2

23:15-06:53

Nonstop5h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/2

08:25-12:54

Nonstop6h 29m

$661

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 13/2

13:20-11:24

3 stops20h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/2

12:29-23:48

2 stops13h 19m

$816

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 17/2

22:45-15:54

1 stop15h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/2

13:26-23:57

1 stop12h 31m

$946

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 22/1

06:00-20:39

1 stop12h 39m

$298

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 30/1

00:55-19:08

1 stop16h 13m

$301

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San José

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to San José. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 42% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Avianca, JetBlue and Copa Airlines from Los Angeles to San José to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.7
Good
1,660 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San José from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights to San José from 2 different airlines. 5h 42m is how long a flight from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San José, San José Province flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Copa Airlines, at $554, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Avianca and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province one-way?

    $298 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $301 and $306, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province?

    Before booking your flight to San José, San José Province from Los Angeles, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (77%), Delta (77%), United Airlines( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $321, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $321. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $1,114.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Los Angeles to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$285Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$400Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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