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$216+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to California

SJO — LAX
Nov 7 — Nov 141
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Cheapest flights from San José to California

Wed 11/183:54 pm -
2 stops20h 42m
Tue 12/17:31 pm -
2 stops15h 06m
Deal found 10/6$401
Sat 11/216:10 pm -
1 stop25h 05m
Sat 11/2810:30 pm -
1 stop10h 29m
Deal found 10/7$410
Tue 10/277:45 am -
2 stops15h 42m
Wed 11/412:37 pm -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 10/6$413
Thu 12/36:07 am -
1 stop19h 44m
Tue 12/810:02 pm -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 10/5$422
Wed 11/410:03 am -
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Sun 11/810:30 pm -
1 stop16h 19m
Deal found 10/7$437
Thu 11/263:59 am -
1 stop15h 16m
Fri 11/2710:30 pm -
1 stop10h 29m
Deal found 10/7$445
Wed 11/182:01 pm -
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Wed 12/27:15 am -
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Deal found 10/6$446
Wed 11/42:46 pm -
1 stop19h 40m
Sun 11/89:25 pm -
1 stop13h 42m
Deal found 10/6$458
Wed 11/45:35 am -
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Wed 11/118:24 pm -
2 stops10h 26m
Deal found 10/6$461
Tue 11/35:10 am -
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Tue 11/108:24 pm -
2 stops10h 26m
Deal found 10/6$463
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2 stops18h 05m
Mon 11/98:24 pm -
2 stops10h 26m
Deal found 10/4$464
Fri 11/205:10 am -
2 stops12h 57m
Fri 11/278:00 pm -
2 stops10h 50m
Deal found 10/6$490

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$387
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$216
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$514

Good round-trip deal

$567 or less

Good one-way deal

$292 or less
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to California
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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San JoséPalm Springs

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PSP Palm Springs

SJOPSP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/9

9:40 am-3:24 pm

1 stop31h 44m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$216

San JoséPalm Springs

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PSP Palm Springs

SJOPSP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/18

9:40 am-3:33 pm

1 stop31h 53m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$216

San JoséSacramento

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/30

8:40 am-11:44 pm

1 stop16h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$221

San JoséPalm Springs

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PSP Palm Springs

SJOPSP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/19

12:35 pm-9:16 am

2 stops22h 41m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$222

San JoséSacramento

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/12

12:35 pm-11:08 am

2 stops24h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$227

San JoséSacramento

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/10

8:45 am-10:44 pm

1 stop15h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$227

San JoséSacramento

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/13

9:40 am-7:40 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$227

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/4

2:25 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops28h 50m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$247

San JoséSanta Ana

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

SJOSNA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/19

3:52 pm-9:05 am

2 stops19h 13m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$256

San JoséSanta Ana

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

SJOSNA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/5

2:10 pm-8:35 am

2 stops20h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$264

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to California (average of $402). Flying from San José to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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 CA?

When flying from San José to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San José to California

The most flights from SJO to USCA are scheduled on a Saturday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to California?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
San José to California flights typically cost between $412 and $614 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $509 on Southwest (Jan 22-Jan 31).

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to California?

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San José to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to California?

    For a flight from San José to California, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this San José to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San José to California?

    A quick flight from San José to California can take about 10h 51m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $526. Airlines will cover a distance of 2721 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Volaris Costa Rica, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $140. United Airlines flights start at $142 while deals on Viva start at $160 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San José to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from San José, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (100%), American Airlines (93%), Alaska Airlines( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San José to California? While on average our users pay $585, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $328. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $423.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to California 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 to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to California (average of $402). Flying from San José to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from San José to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$156Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$210Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$242Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$247Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$287Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$316Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AviancaCheapest$320Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$436Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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