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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from £120

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£260

One-way from

£120

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£342
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 13/5-19/5
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 00m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 31m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£57 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 26 March 2025.

Tue 13/517:15LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Mon 19/501:06SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/3£260
Tue 29/423:26LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 31mDelta
Sat 10/507:25SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 25/3£280
Tue 25/300:59LAX - SJO
1 stop15h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/305:40SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3£303
Fri 28/302:21LAX - SJO
1 stop9h 50mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/517:52SJO - LAX
1 stop20h 01mCopa Airlines
Deal found 25/3£317
Sun 4/521:04LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 51mJetBlue
Thu 8/513:00SJO - LAX
1 stop11h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 25/3£350
Wed 26/305:15LAX - SJO
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Wed 2/408:45SJO - LAX
2 stops14h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 25/3£471

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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 13/5

17:15-23:52

Nonstop5h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/5

01:06-06:29

Nonstop6h 23m

£260

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

23:26-05:57

Nonstop5h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/5

07:25-12:43

Nonstop6h 18m

£280

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 23/4

00:50-10:11

1 stop8h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/4

06:00-11:17

Nonstop6h 17m

£303

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 8/5

01:56-13:54

1 stop10h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/5

17:52-12:53

1 stop20h 01m

£318

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 4/5

21:04-11:55

1 stop13h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

13:00-23:44

1 stop11h 44m

£350

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 6/6

05:45-19:40

2 stops12h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/6

12:00-23:00

2 stops12h 00m

£500

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 15/4

23:26-05:57

Nonstop5h 31m

£120

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 4/5

17:15-23:52

Nonstop5h 37m

£123

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

18:10-10:11

1 stop15h 01m

£124

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

02:02-16:23

1 stop13h 21m

£141

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

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

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 21 March 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 60 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 26 March 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 afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 65% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 26 March 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 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 26 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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.
  • 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 Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £260 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at £280 and £303 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province for 26% 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 £120 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from £123 and United Airlines from £124 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 United Airlines (100%), Delta (86%) and KLM (86%).

  • 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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