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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from $236

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$515

One-way from

$236

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$771

Good one-way deal

$360 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 27/5-2/6
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 01m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 26/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 38m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($226 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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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 15 April 2025.

Tue 27/517:08LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/601:06SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/4$515
Sun 1/614:50LAX - SJO
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Tue 10/606:10SJO - LAX
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 15/4$519
Fri 30/513:10LAX - SJO
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/606:00SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4$586
Fri 2/502:10LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 44mCopa Airlines
Sat 10/518:07SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 14/4$618
Fri 16/523:25LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
Sat 24/507:25SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 13/4$633
Tue 6/521:00LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 55mJetBlue
Thu 15/513:00SJO - LAX
1 stop11h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 14/4$758
Wed 23/705:20LAX - SJO
2 stops13h 20mSouthwest
Tue 29/708:45SJO - LAX
2 stops15h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 14/4$803

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Los Angeles

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 27/5

17:08-23:46

Nonstop5h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/6

01:06-06:29

Nonstop6h 23m

$515

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 1/6

14:50-23:15

1 stop7h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

06:10-13:30

1 stop8h 20m

$519

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 30/5

13:10-22:39

1 stop8h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/6

06:00-11:17

Nonstop6h 17m

$586

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 2/5

02:10-13:54

1 stop10h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/5

18:07-12:53

1 stop19h 46m

$618

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

23:25-06:00

Nonstop5h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/5

07:25-12:43

Nonstop6h 18m

$633

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 6/5

21:00-11:55

1 stop13h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/5

13:00-23:44

1 stop11h 44m

$758

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 23/7

05:20-19:40

2 stops13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/7

08:45-22:50

2 stops15h 05m

$803

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 26/5

17:08-23:46

Nonstop5h 38m

$236

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

23:26-05:57

Nonstop5h 31m

$287

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 2/5

02:10-13:54

1 stop10h 44m

$288

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to San José

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 11 April 2025.

Booking 20 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 15 April 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 63% 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 15 April 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 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 15 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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 3 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?

    Alaska Airlines, at $515, 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 30% 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?

    $236 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $287 and $288, 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: United Airlines (100%), KLM (91%), Air France( 90%).

  • 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 $361, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $358. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $735.

  • 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 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$280Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$394Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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