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Cheap flights from San José to Los Angeles from $297

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
3 Apr — 10 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 29 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$531

One-way from

$297

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$647
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 13/5-28/5
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 11m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 12/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 33m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 March 2025.

Tue 13/501:12SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 28/517:08LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/3$531
Fri 16/513:30SJO - LAX
1 stop25h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/618:10LAX - SJO
1 stop15h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3$539
Sat 31/520:00SJO - LAX
2 stops17h 00mAvianca
Sat 7/614:50LAX - SJO
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 28/3$634
Sat 3/517:52SJO - LAX
1 stop20h 01mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/502:10LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3$636
Wed 2/407:25SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 33mDelta
Tue 8/423:15LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 29/3$656
Fri 11/412:12SJO - LAX
1 stop12h 45mJetBlue
Sat 19/421:50LAX - SJO
1 stop12h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3$782
Tue 11/1109:00SJO - LAX
2 stops15h 15mSouthwest
Tue 18/1105:45LAX - SJO
2 stops12h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 29/3$911

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Price

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/5

01:12-06:45

Nonstop6h 33m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/5

17:08-23:46

Nonstop5h 38m

$531

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/5

13:30-14:13

1 stop25h 43m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/6

18:10-10:11

1 stop15h 01m

$539

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/5

06:10-13:30

1 stop8h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/6

14:50-23:15

1 stop7h 25m

$620

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/5

17:52-12:53

1 stop20h 01m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

02:10-13:54

1 stop10h 44m

$636

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/7

07:25-12:35

Nonstop6h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 18/7

23:00-05:56

Nonstop5h 56m

$704

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/4

12:12-23:57

1 stop12h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 19/4

21:50-11:11

1 stop12h 21m

$782

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/7

08:45-20:35

2 stops12h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/8

07:15-18:55

2 stops10h 40m

$926

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/5

01:12-06:45

Nonstop6h 33m

$297

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/5

07:55-14:13

1 stop31h 18m

$307

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/5

07:25-12:43

Nonstop6h 18m

$340

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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 21 March 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 $785). 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 29 March 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.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to Los Angeles. 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 29 March 2025.

The most flights from SJO to LAX are scheduled on a Saturday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 29 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Los Angeles, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,797 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,609 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.

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

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($531), United Airlines ($539), and Avianca ($620) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 18% 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 Alaska Airlines ($297), United Airlines ($307), and Delta ($340).

  • 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: American Airlines (97%), Alaska Airlines (97%), Air France( 83%).

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

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

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

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

  • 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 $785). 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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