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Cheap flights from San José to Los Angeles from $273

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San José to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$501

One-way from

$273

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$666
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 13/5-1/6
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 11m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
Volaris El Salvador
  • Volaris El Salvador
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from San José to Los Angeles

Cheapest flights from San José to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Tue 13/501:12SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/617:08LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$501
Sat 17/506:00SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/519:20LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$509
Fri 23/505:05SJO - LAX
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Sun 1/614:50LAX - SJO
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 17/4$538
Sat 17/507:25SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 18mDelta
Fri 6/623:25LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 17/4$604
Wed 30/418:07SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 46mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/502:10LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/4$611
Fri 16/513:00SJO - LAX
1 stop11h 44mJetBlue
Tue 20/521:00LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 17/4$746
Tue 17/608:45SJO - LAX
2 stops15h 05mSouthwest
Wed 25/605:20LAX - SJO
2 stops13h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 17/4$794

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San José

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/5

01:12-06:45

Nonstop6h 33m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/6

17:08-23:46

Nonstop5h 38m

$501

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/5

06:00-11:17

Nonstop6h 17m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/6

19:20-10:11

1 stop13h 51m

$509

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/5

05:05-12:30

1 stop8h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/6

14:50-23:15

1 stop7h 25m

$538

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/5

07:25-12:43

Nonstop6h 18m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/6

23:25-06:00

Nonstop5h 35m

$604

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/4

18:07-12:53

1 stop19h 46m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

02:10-13:54

1 stop10h 44m

$611

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/5

13:00-23:44

1 stop11h 44m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/5

21:00-11:55

1 stop13h 55m

$746

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/6

08:45-22:50

2 stops15h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/6

05:20-19:40

2 stops13h 20m

$794

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/4

11:15-11:00

1 stop24h 45m

$273

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/5

01:06-06:29

Nonstop6h 23m

$283

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/4

13:30-23:43

1 stop11h 13m

$300

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles (average of $784). Flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles as you normally would.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 18 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Los Angeles, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

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

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($501), United Airlines ($509), and Avianca ($538) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles are Volaris El Salvador ($273), Alaska Airlines ($283), and United Airlines ($300).

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

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from San José, San José Province, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (91%), American Airlines (90%), Alaska Airlines( 90%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles (average of $784). Flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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