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$142+ 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Feb 23 — Mar 21
Mon 2/23
Mon 3/2
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 January 24, 2026.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/39:54 pm
LAS
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SJO
1 stop12h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/1112:31 pm
SJO
-
LAS
1 stop12h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/24$286
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1611:50 pm
LAX
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SJO
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/234:06 pm
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$297
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/512:09 pm
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop16h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/115:30 am
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop17h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$298
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2410:04 pm
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop23h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/24:17 pm
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop20h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$299
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Thu 3/512:09 pm
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop16h 41m
Volaris El Salvador
Fri 3/134:17 pm
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop20h 09m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/22$300
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Fri 2/2710:04 pm
LAX
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SJO
Nonstop7h 13m
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 3/92:39 pm
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop7h 48m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/23$301
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sun 3/110:04 pm
LAX
-
SJO
Nonstop7h 13m
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 3/92:39 pm
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop7h 48m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/22$303
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Tue 2/2410:04 pm
LAX
-
SJO
Nonstop7h 13m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 3/32:39 pm
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop7h 55m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/22$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/237:18 pm
LAX
-
SJO
2 stops15h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/95:30 am
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop16h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$305
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2210:04 pm
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop23h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/21:31 pm
SJO
-
LAX
2 stops20h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$306
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/410:04 pm
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop23h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/121:31 pm
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop12h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$307
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1311:04 pm
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop7h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/204:17 pm
SJO
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LAX
1 stop20h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$308

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 January 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$286
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$142
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$464

Good round-trip deal

$384 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to San José that are best for you.

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasSan José

LAS - SJO

LASSJO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/3

12:58 am-7:01 pm

1 stop16h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

10:08 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 21m

$311

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 2/4

8:17 pm-9:06 am

1 stop10h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

10:08 am-5:13 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$315

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 2/4

8:17 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop18h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

10:08 am-5:13 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$315

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 2/4

7:52 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

12:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$327

Las VegasSan José

LAS - SJO

LASSJO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/3

11:59 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop20h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

2:20 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$331

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 5/8

4:26 pm-7:15 am

1 stop13h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

1:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$338

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 5/11

6:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop11h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

1:35 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$339

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 4/8

7:10 am-7:00 pm

1 stop10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/15

9:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$339

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 3/4

10:30 am-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

7:45 am-7:48 pm

2 stops13h 03m

$339

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

1:01 am-4:48 pm

1 stop13h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

8:11 am-4:03 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$345

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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 $216). 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 January 24, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from California to San José at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 58% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 January 17, 2026.

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. Wednesday at noon 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 January 24, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to SJO are scheduled on a Friday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 22 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 10h 40m. Fly via Copa Airlines, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. California and San José are separated by a distance of 2619 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 $103. Users have also found prices from $115 and $122 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 American Airlines (92%), Alaska Airlines (92%) and KLM (73%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $163. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $237 on average, our data indicates $768 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 $216). 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 January 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$114Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$149Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$167Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$180Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$193Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$213Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$284Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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