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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from £139

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday 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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£249

One-way from

£139

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£319
Delta
  • Delta
  • 4/3-13/3
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 11m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 49m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£62 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 February 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 22 February 2025.

Tue 4/323:15LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mDelta
Thu 13/307:25SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 33mDelta
Deal found 21/2£249
Mon 11/800:30LAX - SJO
1 stop9h 45mAvianca
Tue 2/906:10SJO - LAX
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 21/2£275
Mon 31/316:29LAX - SJO
1 stop17h 52mSpirit Airlines
Sun 27/400:55SJO - LAX
2 stops22h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/2£279
Tue 25/317:30LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/601:06SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/2£280
Wed 12/306:00LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/305:30SJO - LAX
1 stop17h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2£292
Sat 22/221:08LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 49mCopa Airlines
Tue 25/204:09SJO - LAX
1 stop20h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 20/2£319
Sun 23/321:21LAX - SJO
1 stop12h 44mJetBlue
Thu 3/412:12SJO - LAX
1 stop12h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£396
Sat 16/807:35LAX - SJO
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Sun 24/812:35SJO - LAX
2 stops12h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 21/2£426

Find flights from Los Angeles to San José within your budget

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Los Angeles

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 4/3

23:15-06:53

Nonstop5h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/3

07:25-12:58

Nonstop6h 33m

£249

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 11/8

00:30-11:15

1 stop9h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/9

06:10-13:30

1 stop8h 20m

£275

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 31/3

16:29-11:21

1 stop17h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/4

00:55-22:06

2 stops22h 11m

£279

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 25/3

17:30-00:12

Nonstop5h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/6

01:06-06:29

Nonstop6h 23m

£280

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

06:00-20:55

1 stop13h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/3

05:30-21:48

1 stop17h 18m

£292

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 25/3

06:10-20:48

1 stop13h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/4

23:29-11:20

1 stop12h 51m

£384

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 16/8

07:35-18:55

2 stops10h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/8

12:35-00:05

2 stops12h 30m

£426

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 1/3

00:50-20:39

1 stop17h 49m

£139

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 24/4

02:02-13:54

1 stop10h 52m

£140

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 17/3

00:40-08:40

1 stop7h 00m

£158

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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 14 February 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 69 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 22 February 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 70% 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 22 February 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Friday (7 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 22 February 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

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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 5 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 38m.

  • 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £249 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and Spirit Airlines, starting at £275 and £279 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province for 30% 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 £139 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from £140 and Avianca from £158 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 (83%), KLM (77%) and Delta (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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