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Cheap flights from San José to Los Angeles from £145

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in September or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£262

One-way from

£145

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£315
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 07m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 12/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 33m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 27 March 2025.

Fri 16/507:55SJO - LAX
1 stop16h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/519:20LAX - SJO
1 stop26h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£262
Mon 12/501:12SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 33mAlaska Airlines
Fri 16/517:08LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3£278
Thu 1/518:07SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 46mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/522:14LAX - SJO
1 stop8h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3£301
Wed 2/407:25SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 33mDelta
Sat 5/423:15LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 27/3£319
Wed 16/423:59SJO - LAX
1 stop14h 21mJetBlue
Mon 21/407:35LAX - SJO
1 stop12h 48mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3£374
Mon 28/708:45SJO - LAX
2 stops12h 50mSouthwest
Mon 11/807:15LAX - SJO
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 27/3£451
Thu 22/510:10SJO - LAX
2 stops13h 20mAvianca
Wed 28/500:30LAX - SJO
2 stops14h 20mAvianca
Deal found 27/3£471

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/5

07:55-23:43

1 stop16h 48m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

19:20-22:39

1 stop26h 19m

£262

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/5

01:12-06:45

Nonstop6h 33m

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

17:08-23:46

Nonstop5h 38m

£278

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/5

18:07-12:53

1 stop19h 46m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/5

22:14-07:35

1 stop8h 21m

£301

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/4

23:59-13:20

1 stop14h 21m

Los Angeles

Mon 21/4

07:35-21:23

1 stop12h 48m

£374

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/4

07:25-12:51

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

23:26-05:57

Nonstop5h 31m

£420

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/7

08:45-20:35

2 stops12h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/8

07:15-18:55

2 stops10h 40m

£451

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

10:10-22:30

2 stops13h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/5

00:30-15:50

2 stops14h 20m

£471

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/5

01:12-06:45

Nonstop6h 33m

£145

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/4

13:30-06:55

1 stop18h 25m

£149

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/5

17:52-12:53

1 stop20h 01m

£171

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

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

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 21 March 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 64 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 27 March 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 57% 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 27 March 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 (2 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 27 March 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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 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. 15h 03m 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 £262, United Airlines will fly you from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £278 and £299, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 16% 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 Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £145. Users have also found prices from £149 and £171 on United Airlines and Copa Airlines, 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 American Airlines (97%), Alaska Airlines (97%) or Air France (83%) 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San José to Los Angeles

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£149Average£357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AviancaCheapest£236Average£286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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