$189+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO)
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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Jul 11 — Jul 181
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San JoséExplore 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 June 11, 2026.
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 June 11, 2026.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2111:55 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/264:15 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$484
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/214:14 pm
LAX
- SJO
2 stops18h 16m
Avianca
Sat 7/254:35 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop21h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8![Avianca logo]()
$502
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/37:25 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop24h 05m
Avianca
Tue 7/79:40 am
SJO
- LAX
2 stops25h 54m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8![Avianca logo]()
$503
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/1211:55 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/214:15 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$504
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1812:34 pm
LAX
- SJO
Nonstop5h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/254:15 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$505
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1712:05 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop24h 10m
Viva
Sat 8/12:20 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Viva
Deal found 6/9![Viva logo]()
$506
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/165:10 pm
LAX
- SJO
2 stops29h 30m
Avianca
Sun 7/195:45 am
SJO
- LAX
2 stops17h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8![Avianca logo]()
$508
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/129:25 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Tue 10/201:00 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7![Southwest logo]()
$509
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/37:25 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop14h 50m
Avianca
Sun 7/57:45 pm
SJO
- LAX
3 stops17h 12m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8![Avianca logo]()
$510
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/105:10 pm
LAX
- SJO
2 stops14h 35m
Avianca
Sun 6/145:45 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop8h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8![Avianca logo]()
$511
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/238:20 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops14h 20m
Avianca
Thu 6/255:45 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop25h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 6/9![Avianca logo]()
$512
Best flights from Los Angeles to San JoséDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Los Angeles to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Los Angeles to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/129:56 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop13h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/194:15 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$518
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2410:15 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop13h 30m
Southwest
Mon 8/319:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop13h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/6![Southwest logo]()
$554
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/262:19 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop27h 53m
Copa Airlines
Fri 7/3110:03 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop27h 36m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/9![Copa Airlines logo]()
$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2710:41 pm
LAX
- SJO
Nonstop5h 49m
United Airlines
Sat 7/46:00 am
SJO
- LAX
Nonstop6h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10![United Airlines logo]()
$648
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/234:41 pm
LAX
- SJO
Nonstop6h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/101:06 am
SJO
- LAX
Nonstop6h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$648
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/225:35 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Sat 8/291:15 pm
SJO
- LAX
2 stops19h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$571
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2811:55 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/54:15 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$594
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/201:51 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop9h 30m
Copa Airlines
Fri 7/314:08 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop9h 38m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Copa Airlines logo]()
$620
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/136:00 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Mon 8/171:40 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$611
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/512:06 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop18h 04m
Copa Airlines
Mon 8/105:55 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop19h 44m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Copa Airlines logo]()
$620
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/225:35 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Fri 8/289:00 am
SJO
- LAX
2 stops14h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$639
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/610:04 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop9h 17m
Copa Airlines
Mon 7/135:55 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop19h 51m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Copa Airlines logo]()
$640
Last-minute flights from Los Angeles to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to San José. Data last updated June 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to San José. Data last updated June 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/105:10 pm
LAX
- SJO
2 stops14h 35m
Avianca
Sun 6/145:45 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop8h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8![Avianca logo]()
$511
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:45 pm
LAX
- SJO
3 stops23h 05m
Avianca
Sat 6/135:45 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop25h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 6/9![Avianca logo]()
$513
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/238:20 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops14h 20m
Avianca
Thu 6/255:45 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop25h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 6/9![Avianca logo]()
$512
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/37:25 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop24h 05m
Avianca
Tue 7/79:40 am
SJO
- LAX
2 stops25h 54m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8![Avianca logo]()
$503
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/37:25 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop14h 50m
Avianca
Sun 7/57:45 pm
SJO
- LAX
3 stops17h 12m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8![Avianca logo]()
$510
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/1211:55 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/214:15 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$504
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/165:10 pm
LAX
- SJO
2 stops29h 30m
Avianca
Sun 7/195:45 am
SJO
- LAX
2 stops17h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8![Avianca logo]()
$508
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1712:05 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop24h 10m
Viva
Fri 7/242:20 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Viva
Deal found 6/9![Viva logo]()
$506
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2111:55 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/264:15 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$484
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/214:14 pm
LAX
- SJO
2 stops18h 16m
Avianca
Sat 7/254:35 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop21h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8![Avianca logo]()
$502
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/219:56 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop13h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/44:15 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$509
One-way flights from Los Angeles to San JoséSearch for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/312:05 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop24h 10m
Viva
Deal found 6/7![Viva logo]()
$189
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/811:55 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$192
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/711:35 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop12h 22m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/6![JetBlue logo]()
$199
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/212:05 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop24h 10m
Viva
Deal found 6/6![Viva logo]()
$200
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/245:10 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop12h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$202
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2611:55 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$203
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:10 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops11h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2611:03 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop15h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$205
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/59:56 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop13h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$206
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/79:56 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop13h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$207
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/411:00 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop32h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10![Frontier logo]()
$208
Find 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 June 11, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $484 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $189 (Viva) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $577 |
Good round-trip deal | $600 or less |
Good one-way deal | $279 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to San José that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sun 7/12
9:56 am-11:59 pm
1 stop13h 03m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 7/19
4:15 pm-8:11 am
1 stop16h 56m
$518
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Mon 8/24
10:15 pm-12:45 pm
1 stop13h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 8/31
9:00 am-9:20 pm
1 stop13h 20m
$554
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sat 8/22
5:35 am-6:00 pm
2 stops11h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 8/29
1:15 pm-7:20 am
2 stops19h 05m
$571
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sun 6/28
11:55 am-11:59 pm
1 stop11h 04m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 7/5
4:15 pm-8:11 am
1 stop16h 56m
$594
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Thu 8/13
6:00 am-6:40 pm
2 stops11h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 8/17
1:40 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop9h 50m
$611
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sun 7/26
2:19 am-7:12 am
1 stop27h 53m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 7/31
10:03 am-12:39 pm
1 stop27h 36m
$620
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Mon 7/20
1:51 am-12:21 pm
1 stop9h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 7/31
4:08 am-12:46 pm
1 stop9h 38m
$620
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Wed 8/5
12:06 pm-7:10 am
1 stop18h 04m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 8/10
5:55 pm-12:39 pm
1 stop19h 44m
$620
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sat 8/22
5:35 am-6:00 pm
2 stops11h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 8/28
9:00 am-10:20 pm
2 stops14h 20m
$639
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Mon 7/6
10:04 pm-8:21 am
1 stop9h 17m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 7/13
5:55 pm-12:46 pm
1 stop19h 51m
$640
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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San José?
The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San José?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of $369). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $679). 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 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 June 11, 2026.
When flying from Los Angeles to San José, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to San José?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to San José. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to San José flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Los Angeles to San José delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San José flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San José flights?
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to San José?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Guatemala City (GUA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to San José?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Los Angeles to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Monterrey (MTY) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $170.
What’s the fastest layover option from Los Angeles to San José?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Guatemala City (GUA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 39m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to San José?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Guatemala City (GUA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 09m.
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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 June 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Volaris Costa Rica, andUnited Airlines from Los Angeles to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$87 | Average$236 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$167 | Average$369 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$188 | Average$470 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$190 | Average$708 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$193 | Average$339 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$211 | Average$511 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$246 | Average$501 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$322 | Average$519 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$375 | Average$562 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$378 | Average$703 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |