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$128+ Cheap flights from California to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to San José

Cheapest flights from California to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 10, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:25 pmLAS - SJO
1 stop12h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/168:45 amSJO - LAS
1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$328
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1012:51 amLAS - SJO
1 stop10h 30mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/142:53 pmSJO - LAS
1 stop9h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:00 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop10h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/152:20 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop9h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:19 pmLAS - SJO
1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/32:54 pmSJO - LAS
1 stop9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:15 amSAN - SJO
2 stops14h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/152:56 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$355
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/911:05 amLAX - SJO
1 stop19h 14mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/1210:08 amSJO - LAX
1 stop14h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/8$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:00 amLAX - SJO
1 stop12h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/136:40 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/82:37 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops19h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/161:15 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops22h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:00 amLAS - SJO
2 stops12h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/166:00 amSJO - LAS
2 stops13h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$363
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/911:05 amLAX - SJO
1 stop18h 05mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/1711:00 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/912:55 amLAX - SJO
1 stop17h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/178:45 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$368
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Sun 12/1411:10 amLAX - SJO
1 stop10h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/172:42 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$370

Find flight deals from California to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to San José flight deals. Data was last updated December 10, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$280
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One-way from

$128
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$787

Good round-trip deal

$431 or less

Good one-way deal

$202 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to San José that are best for you.

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San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 2/4

8:17 pm-10:00 am

1 stop11h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/16

8:11 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 3/29

9:18 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop15h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/12

10:04 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 1/16

8:16 pm-8:21 am

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

8:11 am-5:41 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 1/21

8:16 pm-7:06 am

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

8:48 am-5:41 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 4/22

9:18 pm-9:05 am

1 stop10h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

5:46 am-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 44m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 3/29

9:18 pm-4:48 pm

3 stops18h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/3

5:46 am-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 44m

$299

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 4/1

9:18 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops18h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/15

5:46 am-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 44m

$299

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 1/27

7:52 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

6:30 am-6:36 pm

1 stop14h 06m

$306

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 1/23

6:15 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

2:20 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$306

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Wed 2/25

7:19 pm-10:25 am

2 stops13h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

1:25 pm-10:11 am

2 stops22h 46m

$308

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Best time to book a flight from California to San José

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San José (average of $136). Flying from California to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 CA to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from California to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 10, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to San José at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to San José flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to San José

Explore weekly flight availability from California to San José. 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 December 10, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to SJO are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

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

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

    This flight path from California to San José Juan Santamaria Intl was viewed by 34 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from California to San José in 8h 16m. Fly via Copa Airlines, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. California and San José are separated by a distance of 2644 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris El Salvador. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $104. Users have also found prices from $115 and $125 on Alaska Airlines and Volaris Costa Rica, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to San José are Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, San Francisco - San José Juan Santamaria Intl and Ontario - San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to San José are United Airlines (90%), American Airlines (89%) and Alaska Airlines (89%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $149. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $216 on average, our data indicates $744 when flying from California to San José.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San José (average of $136). Flying from California to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 California to San José

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to San José. 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 December 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$117Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$165Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$194Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$208Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$279Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$333Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$337Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$341Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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