Los Angeles

$243+ 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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in February or September, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Tue 8/254:15 pm
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LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/309:56 am
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SJO
1 stop13h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$428
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/174:15 pm
SJO
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LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/411:55 am
LAX
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SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$431
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 7/144:15 pm
SJO
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LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/2111:55 am
LAX
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SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$432
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/314:18 pm
SJO
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LAX
1 stop19h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/711:07 am
LAX
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SJO
1 stop10h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$434
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.
Fri 7/102:20 am
SJO
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LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Viva
Sun 7/2612:05 am
LAX
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SJO
1 stop24h 10m
Viva
Deal found 6/6$435
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 6/262:20 am
SJO
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LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Viva
Fri 7/312:05 am
LAX
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SJO
1 stop24h 10m
Viva
Deal found 6/4$437
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/234:15 pm
SJO
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LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/3011:55 am
LAX
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SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$438
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.
Tue 9/84:15 pm
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LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/811:55 am
LAX
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SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$439
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.
Tue 9/294:15 pm
SJO
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LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/1511:55 am
LAX
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SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$440
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 9/154:15 pm
SJO
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LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/411:55 am
LAX
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SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$441
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 7/54:15 pm
SJO
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LAX
1 stop16h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/199:56 am
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SJO
1 stop13h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$443
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Thu 10/224:15 pm
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LAX
1 stop19h 00m
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Thu 11/511:07 am
LAX
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1 stop10h 52m
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Deal found 6/4$444

Find 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 June 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$428
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$243
(Super.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$517

Good round-trip deal

$542 or less

Good one-way deal

$282 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Price

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San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/16

1:40 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

8:40 am-6:40 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$447

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/25

4:15 pm-10:15 am

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

9:56 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$456

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/10

1:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

6:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$456

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/22

1:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/26

5:20 pm-6:00 am

2 stops11h 40m

$493

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/5

4:15 pm-8:11 am

1 stop16h 56m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/12

9:56 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$499

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

1:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/13

1:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops9h 40m

$516

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/19

1:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$530

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/26

10:26 am-10:29 pm

1 stop14h 03m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

11:04 am-8:18 am

1 stop19h 14m

$532

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/9

1:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop11h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/12

12:55 am-11:40 am

1 stop9h 45m

$548

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/9

1:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop11h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/16

10:20 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$548

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Los Angeles in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Los Angeles 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 San José-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Los Angeles

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

The best time to book flights from San José to Los Angeles is 55 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Los Angeles (average of $356). Flying from San José to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $517). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 8, 2026.

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

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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 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Volaris Costa Rica, andUnited Airlines from San José to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 13m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles offered by 7 different airlines.

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

  • How long is the flight from San José to Los Angeles?

    A quick flight from San José to Los Angeles can take about 9h 35m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $447. San José and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 2721 mi.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $210. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Copa Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $213 and $231, respectively. Delta is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $138 on Volaris Costa Rica. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Volaris El Salvador from $140 and American Airlines from $164 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San José to Los Angeles consider choosing KLM (100%), Delta (100%) or United Airlines (94%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San José to Los Angeles is $282. On average you can expect to pay $456. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $357.

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

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

  • 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Los Angeles (average of $356). Flying from San José to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $517). 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 7 airlines flying from San José to Los Angeles

Discover the top 7 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$210Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$213Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$233Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$285Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$303Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$310Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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