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$137+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in May or September, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 July 25, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 13% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 49 days in advance, which can save you up to 32% on flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 49 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $379. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $399.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from San José, San José Province. Users have commonly found prices around $380 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $165. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap San José to Los Angeles flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from San José to Los Angeles specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San José to Los Angeles in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/242:13 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 29mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 8/3110:12 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop7h 23mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/25$283
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 8/1512:29 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops22h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/182:20 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops20h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$285
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2912:29 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops18h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/32:45 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$286
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 8/302:13 pmSJO - LAX
Nonstop7h 29mVolaris
Fri 9/610:12 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop7h 23mVolaris
Deal found 7/24$287
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1412:29 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops18h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/215:50 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$288
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2312:29 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops18h 49mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/2710:40 amLAX - SJO
2 stops23h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$289
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2812:55 amSJO - LAX
2 stops24h 32mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/52:42 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops19h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$290
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1312:55 amSJO - LAX
3 stops30h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/182:20 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops20h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$291
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 8/2812:55 amSJO - LAX
2 stops24h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/78:20 amLAX - SJO
2 stops26h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$292

San José to Los Angeles 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San José and Los Angeles in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San José to Los Angeles in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/186:10 amSJO - LAX
1 stop8h 15mAvianca
Sat 10/265:50 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop12h 30mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$283
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/226:10 amSJO - LAX
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/302:42 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops19h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$284
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/244:25 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop17h 50mAvianca
Mon 10/285:55 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop12h 25mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$285
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2912:29 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops18h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/32:45 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$286
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 10/289:58 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop7h 29mVolaris
Mon 11/119:12 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop7h 23mVolaris
Deal found 7/25$287
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 9/612:35 pmSJO - LAX
3 stops32h 47mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/142:42 pmLAX - SJO
3 stops43h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$288
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2312:29 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops18h 49mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/2710:40 amLAX - SJO
2 stops23h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$289
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/122:13 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 29mVolaris Costa Rica
Wed 9/1810:12 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop7h 23mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/24$290
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/112:13 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/32:45 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$291

San José to Los Angeles flights leaving soon

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Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from San José to Los Angeles. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/15:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/47:24 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 8/15:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop26h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/1610:43 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 8/27:55 amSJO - LAX
1 stop24h 04mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/98:30 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop23h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$345
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/27:55 amSJO - LAX
1 stop24h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/47:24 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 8/15:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/1512:57 amLAX - SJO
1 stop10h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$360
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 8/15:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/71:05 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$362
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/15:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/57:24 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop13h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$366
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 8/412:50 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 10mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/121:00 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/24$369
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 8/112:32 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops20h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/304:20 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops18h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$373

One-way flights to Los Angeles from San José

Search for one-way flight options from San José to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San José to Los Angeles. Users needing a return flight from San José to Los Angeles should utilize the search form above.
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/112:13 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 29mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/25$137
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/252:13 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 29mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/25$139
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/202:13 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 29mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/25$141
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 10/172:13 pmSJO - LAX
Nonstop7h 29mVolaris
Deal found 7/25$146
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/82:13 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 29mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/24$148
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 10/262:13 pmSJO - LAX
Nonstop7h 29mVolaris
Deal found 7/25$150
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2112:29 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops18h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 11/12:13 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 29mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/25$153
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/82:13 pmSJO - LAX
Nonstop7h 29mVolaris
Deal found 7/24$156

Find flights from San José to Los Angeles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Los Angeles 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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San José Juan Santamaria IntlLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/21

2 stops18h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/28

2 stops14h 55m

$224

San José Juan Santamaria IntlLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/11

1 stop7h 29m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/25

1 stop7h 23m

$249

San José Juan Santamaria IntlLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/14

2 stops18h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/4

2 stops19h 53m

$255

San José Juan Santamaria IntlLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/14

1 stop7h 29m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/19

1 stop7h 23m

$266

San José Juan Santamaria IntlLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/14

1 stop19h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/7

1 stop12h 30m

$274

San José Juan Santamaria IntlLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/21

2 stops18h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/28

1 stop14h 20m

$275

San José Juan Santamaria IntlLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/15

1 stop17h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/25

1 stop18h 07m

$317

San José Juan Santamaria IntlLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/16

2 stops19h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/22

1 stop11h 33m

$341

San José Juan Santamaria IntlLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/9

1 stop19h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/12

1 stop16h 37m

$380

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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 round-trip flight from San José to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on July 23, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San José to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

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 July 25, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines from San José to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

Copa Airlines
7.9
Good
2,260 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
3,996 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

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

    To fly from San José to Los Angeles, you need to book a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX). Nonstop flights to Los Angeles from San José Juan Santamaria Intl take 6h 07m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles offered by 10 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $224, but on average you can expect to pay $267.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles is less than $302.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles for under $400?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles within the next 7 days for less than $400.

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

    This flight path from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles was viewed by 28 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($224), Volaris Costa Rica ($249), and Volaris ($266) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $137 on Volaris Costa Rica. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Volaris from $146 and Spirit Airlines from $152 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles consider choosing American Airlines (89%), Alaska Airlines (89%) or United Airlines (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

    The cheapest flight price from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles is $187. On average you can expect to pay $576. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $208.

  • What does SJO to LAX mean?

    SJO and LAX are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SJO to LAX refers to a flight route from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

    The most popular layover on flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles is Guatemala City. San Salvador sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Guatemala City?

    If you're on a layover in Guatemala City and looking for things to do, consider visiting Torre del Reformador, Parque Zoológico La Aurora, or El Obelisco. Torre del Reformador, Parque Zoológico La Aurora, and El Obelisco can be visited by traveling about 2.2 mi, 1.0 mi, and 1.0 mi respectively from Guatemala City La Aurora. Travelers in need of a car in Guatemala City can rent one for about $36 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in San Salvador?

    Most San Salvador visitors opt to spend their time at Centro Historico de San Salvador, San Andrés Archaeological Site, and Monumento al Salvador del Mundo. Travelers on a layover in San Salvador can visit Centro Historico de San Salvador, San Andrés Archaeological Site, and Monumento al Salvador del Mundo, by traveling 19.7 mi, 33.2 mi, and 21.0 mi, respectively after landing at San Salvador El Salvador Intl. Those on a layover in San Salvador in need of a rental car can book one at San Salvador El Salvador Intl for about $34.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San José, San José Province to Los Angeles flights?

    San José, San José Province to Los Angeles flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Mexico City. Panama City is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Los Angeles that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San José to Los Angeles flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San José to Los Angeles with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San José to Los Angeles flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 vacation 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Los Angeles that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San José to Los Angeles offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San José to Los Angeles?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San José to Los Angeles flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San José, San José Province to Los Angeles flight deals updated?

    The San José, San José Province to Los Angeles flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

    When booking a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Aeromexico or Alaska Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles (average of $238). Flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 10 airlines flying from San José to Los Angeles

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
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VolarisCheapest$102Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$133Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$166Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$187Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$195Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$196Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$201Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$209Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AeromexicoCheapest$223Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$324Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from San José to Los Angeles

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 July 25, 2024.
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Weekly flight availability from San José 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 July 25, 2024.
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