$193+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San JoséExplore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 23, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 23, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Wed 8/129:00 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops11h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/142:20 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$576
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/77:20 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops11h 20m
Southwest
Mon 10/121:30 pm
SJO
- LAX
2 stops11h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/19![Southwest logo]()
$577
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 8/129:00 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops11h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/287:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Tue 8/1111:00 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop15h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/277:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$579
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1811:20 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop14h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/241:20 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$580
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Sat 8/1512:37 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/267:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$581
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 8/1311:00 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop15h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/287:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$582
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/103:50 pm
LAX
- SJO
2 stops31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/217:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$583
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/1411:00 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/297:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$584
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sat 8/1512:37 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/237:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$585
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 11/103:17 pm
LAX
- SJO
Nonstop5h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/173:05 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop10h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$586
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sun 8/212:05 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/101:06 am
SJO
- LAX
Nonstop6h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$587
Best flights from Los Angeles to San JoséDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Los Angeles to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 23, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Los Angeles to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 23, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:40 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops12h 00m
Southwest
Wed 9/29:00 am
SJO
- LAX
2 stops13h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20![Southwest logo]()
$577
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sat 9/1912:48 pm
LAX
- SJO
Nonstop6h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/37:00 am
SJO
- LAX
Nonstop6h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$644
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 7/3110:10 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop11h 29m
United Airlines
Sun 8/26:00 am
SJO
- LAX
Nonstop6h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$658
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/125:05 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Southwest
Thu 11/122:10 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21![Southwest logo]()
$586
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Sat 9/1912:48 pm
LAX
- SJO
Nonstop6h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/207:19 am
SJO
- LAX
Nonstop6h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$644
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/295:20 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Thu 9/39:00 am
SJO
- LAX
2 stops15h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/19![Southwest logo]()
$591
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Fri 9/1811:49 am
LAX
- SJO
Nonstop6h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/266:20 am
SJO
- LAX
Nonstop6h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$644
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:40 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Sat 9/121:15 pm
SJO
- LAX
2 stops19h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22![Southwest logo]()
$599
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 9/1811:49 am
LAX
- SJO
Nonstop6h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/207:19 am
SJO
- LAX
Nonstop6h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$644
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Sat 9/1212:48 pm
LAX
- SJO
Nonstop6h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/266:20 am
SJO
- LAX
Nonstop6h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$644
Last-minute flights from Los Angeles to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to San José. Data last updated July 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to San José. Data last updated July 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 7/3112:05 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/267:00 am
SJO
- LAX
2 stops12h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$577
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sun 8/212:05 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/101:06 am
SJO
- LAX
Nonstop6h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$587
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/103:50 pm
LAX
- SJO
2 stops31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/217:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$583
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Tue 8/1111:00 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop15h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/277:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$579
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Wed 8/129:00 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops11h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/142:20 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$576
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 8/129:00 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops11h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/287:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 8/1311:00 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop15h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/287:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$582
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/1411:00 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/297:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$584
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Sat 8/1512:37 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/267:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$581
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sat 8/1512:37 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/237:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$585
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1811:20 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop14h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/241:20 pm
SJO
- LAX
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$580
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Mon 8/317:52 pm
LAX
- SJO
2 stops15h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/87:00 am
SJO
- LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$586
One-way flights from Los Angeles to San JoséSearch for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 23, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 23, 2026.
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2412:05 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop24h 10m
Viva
Deal found 7/22![Viva logo]()
$193
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/912:05 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop24h 15m
Viva
Deal found 7/22![Viva logo]()
$202
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sun 9/63:10 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop20h 05m
Viva
Deal found 7/21![Viva logo]()
$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2910:27 pm
LAX
- SJO
2 stops36h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Tue 8/259:40 am
LAX
- SJO
3 stops28h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Sun 10/182:45 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop20h 30m
Viva
Deal found 7/17![Viva logo]()
$216
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/1111:00 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop32h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21![Frontier logo]()
$217
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1711:55 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$218
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1611:40 pm
LAX
- SJO
1 stop11h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/20![JetBlue logo]()
$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sun 8/1612:05 am
LAX
- SJO
1 stop24h 15m
Viva
Deal found 7/20![Viva logo]()
$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Wed 10/711:47 am
LAX
- SJO
2 stops23h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$221
Find flight deals from Los Angeles to San José
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO). 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 23, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $576 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $193 (Viva) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $610 |
Good round-trip deal | $648 or less |
Good one-way deal | $308 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to San José that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Thu 8/27
5:40 am-6:40 pm
2 stops12h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 9/2
9:00 am-9:20 pm
2 stops13h 20m
$577
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Mon 10/12
5:05 am-7:40 pm
1 stop13h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 11/12
2:10 pm-12:05 am
1 stop11h 55m
$586
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sat 8/29
5:20 am-6:00 pm
2 stops11h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 9/3
9:00 am-11:00 pm
2 stops15h 00m
$591
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Tue 9/1
8:40 am-6:40 pm
1 stop9h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 9/12
1:15 pm-7:20 am
2 stops19h 05m
$599
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sat 9/19
12:48 pm-7:49 pm
Nonstop6h 01m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 10/3
7:00 am-12:23 pm
Nonstop6h 23m
$644
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sat 9/19
12:48 pm-7:49 pm
Nonstop6h 01m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 9/20
7:19 am-12:33 pm
Nonstop6h 14m
$644
Quickest round-trip
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Fri 9/18
11:49 am-6:50 pm
Nonstop6h 01m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 9/26
6:20 am-11:33 am
Nonstop6h 13m
$644
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Fri 9/18
11:49 am-6:50 pm
Nonstop6h 01m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 9/20
7:19 am-12:33 pm
Nonstop6h 14m
$644
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Sat 9/12
12:48 pm-7:49 pm
Nonstop6h 01m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 9/26
6:20 am-11:33 am
Nonstop6h 13m
$644
Los AngelesSan José
LAX - SJO
LAXSJO
Los Angeles
Fri 7/31
10:10 am-10:39 pm
1 stop11h 29m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 8/2
6:00 am-11:21 am
Nonstop6h 21m
$658
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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-San José 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 Los Angeles-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San José?
The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 30 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 Los Angeles to San José?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of $382). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $686). 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 LAX to SJO?
Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 July 23, 2026.
When flying from Los Angeles to San José, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to San José?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to San José. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to San José flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Los Angeles to San José delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San José flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San José flights?
Over the last year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to San José?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Guatemala City (GUA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of 1-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to San José?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Los Angeles to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Monterrey (MTY) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $170.
What’s the fastest layover option from Los Angeles to San José?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Guatemala City (GUA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 37m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to San José?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Guatemala City (GUA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 11m.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San José
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated July 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Volaris Costa Rica, andUnited Airlines from Los Angeles to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2025
LAX - LIH
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2025
LAX - LIH
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2025
LAX - LIH
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2025
LAX - LIH
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2025
LAX - LIH
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2025
LAX - LIH
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$87 | Average$191 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$175 | Average$378 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$190 | Average$720 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$193 | Average$377 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$208 | Average$470 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$211 | Average$513 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$526 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$323 | Average$548 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$375 | Average$593 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$378 | Average$723 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |