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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from £151

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£281

One-way from

£151

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£389
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 17m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 39m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José
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 17 January 2025.

Mon 17/302:21LAX - SJO
1 stop15h 46mCopa Airlines
Mon 24/304:09SJO - LAX
1 stop20h 31mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/1£281
Wed 26/314:55LAX - SJO
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Thu 3/415:05SJO - LAX
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Deal found 17/1£287
Sat 1/223:53LAX - SJO
1 stop11h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/206:40SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£291
Tue 11/316:12LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Thu 20/301:22SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/1£316
Tue 18/223:15LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mDelta
Thu 20/208:25SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 16/1£336
Wed 3/906:15LAX - SJO
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Sat 13/913:15SJO - LAX
2 stops18h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 16/1£445
Mon 17/222:45LAX - SJO
1 stop15h 09mJetBlue
Tue 25/213:26SJO - LAX
1 stop12h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 17/1£481

Find flights from Los Angeles to San José within your budget

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Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 17/3

02:21-19:07

1 stop15h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/3

04:09-23:40

1 stop20h 31m

£281

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 26/3

14:55-22:55

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/4

15:05-22:30

1 stop8h 25m

£287

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 1/2

23:53-12:56

1 stop11h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/2

06:40-11:07

Nonstop6h 27m

£291

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

16:12-22:59

Nonstop5h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/3

01:22-07:00

Nonstop6h 38m

£316

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 18/2

23:15-06:53

Nonstop5h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/2

08:25-12:54

Nonstop6h 29m

£336

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 17/2

22:45-15:54

1 stop15h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/2

13:26-23:57

1 stop12h 31m

£481

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 22/1

06:00-20:39

1 stop12h 39m

£151

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 30/1

00:55-19:08

1 stop16h 13m

£153

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 22/1

23:15-06:53

Nonstop5h 38m

£155

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 24/3

17:30-00:12

Nonstop5h 42m

£160

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San José

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to San José. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 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, San José Province?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 17 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Avianca, JetBlue and Copa Airlines from Los Angeles to San José. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.7
Good
1,660 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles 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 airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to San José?

    You will need to book a flight from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl if you want to fly from Los Angeles to San José. At least 1 airline has flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) on a regular basis. There are 4 flights to San José from the Los Angeles airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from LAX to SJO to be around 5h 41m.

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £281 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and United Airlines, starting at £287 and £291 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £151 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from £153 and Delta from £155 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province are KLM (77%), Delta (77%) and United Airlines (77%).

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 airline flying from Los Angeles to San José

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