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Cheap flights from San José to Los Angeles from £150

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in September or May, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£261

One-way from

£150

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£288
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/3-30/3
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 05m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 33m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from San José to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 20/307:25SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 33mDelta
Sun 30/323:15LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 19/2£261
Tue 11/307:45SJO - LAX
1 stop12h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 15/418:45LAX - SJO
1 stop14h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£265
Wed 9/413:37SJO - LAX
1 stop22h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 22/423:49LAX - SJO
1 stop11h 33mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 19/2£266
Thu 20/315:10SJO - LAX
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Wed 26/314:55LAX - SJO
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Deal found 21/2£270
Tue 8/400:55SJO - LAX
2 stops19h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 22/419:29LAX - SJO
2 stops13h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 19/2£295
Tue 8/400:55SJO - LAX
2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/423:49LAX - SJO
1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£302
Thu 20/204:09SJO - LAX
1 stop9h 21mCopa Airlines
Mon 24/221:08LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 20/2£304
Thu 15/501:06SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Mon 19/517:08LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/2£332
Tue 19/808:50SJO - LAX
2 stops13h 30mSouthwest
Tue 26/808:30LAX - SJO
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 20/2£434
Thu 10/414:37SJO - LAX
Nonstop7h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 21/423:04LAX - SJO
1 stop23h 13mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 19/2£459
Tue 11/312:20SJO - LAX
1 stop10h 41mJetBlue
Sun 20/421:48LAX - SJO
1 stop12h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£489

Find flights from San José to Los Angeles within your budget

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San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/3

07:25-12:58

Nonstop6h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 25/3

23:15-05:47

Nonstop5h 32m

£261

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

07:45-18:52

1 stop12h 07m

Los Angeles

Tue 15/4

18:45-10:11

1 stop14h 26m

£265

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/4

13:37-11:00

1 stop22h 23m

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

23:49-12:22

1 stop11h 33m

£266

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/3

15:10-22:35

1 stop8h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 26/3

14:55-22:55

1 stop7h 00m

£270

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/4

00:55-19:38

2 stops19h 43m

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

19:29-10:24

2 stops13h 55m

£295

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/4

00:55-14:50

2 stops14h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

23:49-12:22

1 stop11h 33m

£302

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/5

01:06-06:29

Nonstop6h 23m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/5

17:08-23:46

Nonstop5h 38m

£332

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/4

08:46-16:59

1 stop9h 13m

Los Angeles

Tue 29/7

12:03-07:35

1 stop18h 32m

£379

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/8

08:50-21:20

2 stops13h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

08:30-18:55

2 stops9h 25m

£434

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/4

14:37-21:34

Nonstop7h 57m

Los Angeles

Mon 21/4

23:04-23:17

1 stop23h 13m

£459

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 SJO to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 63% on airfare.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to Los Angeles. 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from SJO to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San José to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Los Angeles. 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 San José to Los Angeles?

    If you wish to fly to Los Angeles from San José, then you need to book flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles. There are 3 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX) per day to choose from. Flights to Los Angeles from Juan Santamaria Intl are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 6h 34m is how long a nonstop flight from San José to Los Angeles typically takes.

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

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

    Currently priced at £261, Delta will fly you from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Volaris El Salvador - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £265 and £266, respectively. Delta is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £150. Users have also found prices from £154 and £171 on United Airlines and Avianca, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles consider choosing KLM (94%), American Airlines (90%) or Alaska Airlines (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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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