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$72+ Cheap flights from San Jose to Los Angeles (SJC - LAX)

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SJC — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Los Angeles are usually found in October or December, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Round-trip from

$115
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$74
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$175

Good round-trip deal

$227 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
From San Jose to Los Angeles
One-way flight from San Jose to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 34% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/54:22 pmSJC - LAX
1 stop3h 54mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/67:20 pmLAX - SJC
1 stop4h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/9$115
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:15 amSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/812:51 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$125
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Wed 7/166:15 amSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/234:50 pmLAX - SJC
1 stop7h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$130
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Wed 10/11:55 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Sat 10/48:30 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/10$132
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Wed 10/111:35 amSJC - LAX
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Sun 10/58:40 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$142
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Fri 9/58:02 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/78:31 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$162

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San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Tue 8/5

4:22 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/6

7:20 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$115

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 9/3

6:15 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

12:51 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$125

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 7/16

6:15 am-7:43 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/23

4:50 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$130

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 10/1

1:55 pm-3:22 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/4

8:30 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$132

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 10/1

11:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

8:40 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$142

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 9/3

9:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 29m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

12:51 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$179

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Tue 7/8

10:32 am-11:53 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/22

4:32 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$269

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Sun 10/26

10:48 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$72

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Fri 8/22

8:25 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$74

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Mon 8/4

5:55 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$76

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The best insider tips for San Jose to Los Angeles flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Jose to Los Angeles trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, perfect for added comfort on short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass to avoid extra fees.

Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus guarantees an empty middle seat, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Frontier's early check-in helps secure your seat due to frequent overbooking.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Alaska's Wi-Fi is a flat fee, ideal for business travelers needing connectivity during flights.

Airports
SJC

SJC offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, making it easy to stay connected while waiting for your flight.

Read more about SJCby Daniel Scheffler
LAX

For a smoother arrival at LAX, use the LAX-it shuttle for rideshare pickups. Look for green signs directing you to the shuttle.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines and SJC

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Jose to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 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 San Jose to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from San Jose to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 SJC to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 36% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Jose to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from San Jose 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SJC to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (66 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 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 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Jose to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles?

    To fly from San Jose to Los Angeles, you need to book a flight from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX). Nonstop flights to Los Angeles from San Jose take 1h 19m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 53 outbound flights from San Jose to Los Angeles offered by 8 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Jose to Los Angeles flight route?

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

    Currently priced at $115, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San Jose to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hawaiian Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $125 and $132, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles for 12% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Jose to Los Angeles are Delta ($74), Hawaiian Airlines ($75), and Southwest ($76).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose to Los Angeles?

    Consider Air France (100%), EL AL (96%) or Scandinavian Airlines (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Jose to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $88. While the most popular route (San Jose - Los Angeles) can be booked for $86 on average our data indicates $1,206 when flying from San Jose to Los Angeles.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Los Angeles.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from San Jose to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 8 airlines flying from San Jose to Los Angeles

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Los Angeles. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$35Average$75FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$42Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$88Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$119Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$120Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$133Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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