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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from £112

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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
13 May — 20 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 8 May 2025.

Round-trip from

£204

One-way from

£112

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£286
Volaris Costa Rica
  • Volaris Costa Rica
  • 16/9-26/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 29/8
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 04m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£52 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 8 May 2025.

Tue 16/908:20LAX - SJO
2 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/914:37SJO - LAX
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£204
Mon 23/622:49LAX - SJO
1 stop7h 39mVolaris Costa Rica
Fri 27/614:37SJO - LAX
1 stop7h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 6/5£213
Fri 3/1016:09LAX - SJO
Nonstop6h 04mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/1006:30SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5£244
Fri 23/513:20LAX - SJO
1 stop8h 55mAvianca
Tue 27/506:10SJO - LAX
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 7/5£245
Sat 17/505:00LAX - SJO
1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/506:00SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5£264
Thu 5/601:56LAX - SJO
1 stop18h 57mCopa Airlines
Sat 14/618:05SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/5£276
Fri 30/523:25LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
Sat 7/607:25SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 7/5£301
Wed 3/1208:40LAX - SJO
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Fri 12/1214:10SJO - LAX
1 stop12h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/5£365
Sat 4/1020:35LAX - SJO
1 stop15h 20mJetBlue
Mon 6/1014:00SJO - LAX
1 stop20h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 7/5£371

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Return

Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 16/9

08:20-11:18

2 stops25h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 26/9

14:37-21:14

1 stop7h 37m

£204

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 23/6

22:49-07:28

1 stop7h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/6

14:37-21:11

1 stop7h 34m

£213

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 3/10

16:09-23:13

Nonstop6h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/10

06:30-11:50

Nonstop6h 20m

£244

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 23/5

13:20-23:15

1 stop8h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/5

06:10-13:30

1 stop8h 20m

£245

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 17/5

05:00-21:15

1 stop15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/5

06:00-11:17

Nonstop6h 17m

£264

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 5/6

01:56-21:53

1 stop18h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/6

18:05-12:47

1 stop19h 42m

£276

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 30/5

23:25-06:00

Nonstop5h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/6

07:25-12:43

Nonstop6h 18m

£301

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 4/10

20:35-12:55

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/10

14:00-09:06

1 stop20h 06m

£371

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 4/8

07:50-19:40

2 stops10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/8

12:35-00:05

2 stops12h 30m

£421

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 19/9

16:09-23:13

Nonstop6h 04m

£112

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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 2 May 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 20 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 8 May 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 at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% 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 8 May 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 8 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Volaris Costa Rica. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £213 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Avianca, starting at £244 and £245 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province for 38% 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 £112 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from £115 and Copa Airlines from £138 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 (94%), Alaska Airlines (84%) and American Airlines (79%).

  • 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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