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Cheap flights from San José to Los Angeles from £136

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
23 huhti — 30 huhti1
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 18 huhtikuu 2025.

Round-trip from

£233

One-way from

£136

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£320
Volaris Costa Rica
  • Volaris Costa Rica
  • 7/7-13/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 01m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 15/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 23m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£23 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 April 2025

Find flight deals from San José to Los Angeles

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 18 huhtikuu 2025.

ma 7/716:17SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 32mMultiple Airlines
su 13/722:44LAX - SJO
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£233
ti 13/501:12SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 33mAlaska Airlines
su 1/617:08LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4£241
la 17/506:00SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mUnited Airlines
ma 9/619:20LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4£245
pe 23/505:05SJO - LAX
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
su 1/614:50LAX - SJO
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 17/4£259
la 17/507:25SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 18mDelta
pe 6/623:25LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 17/4£291
ke 30/418:07SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 46mCopa Airlines
pe 9/502:10LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/4£294
pe 16/513:00SJO - LAX
1 stop11h 44mJetBlue
ti 20/521:00LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 17/4£359
ti 17/608:45SJO - LAX
2 stops15h 05mSouthwest
ke 25/605:20LAX - SJO
2 stops13h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 17/4£382

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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San José

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ma 7/7

16:17-10:49

1 stop19h 32m

Los Angeles

su 13/7

22:44-07:13

1 stop7h 29m

£233

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ti 13/5

01:12-06:45

Nonstop6h 33m

Los Angeles

su 1/6

17:08-23:46

Nonstop5h 38m

£241

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

la 17/5

06:00-11:17

Nonstop6h 17m

Los Angeles

ma 9/6

19:20-10:11

1 stop13h 51m

£245

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

pe 23/5

05:05-12:30

1 stop8h 25m

Los Angeles

su 1/6

14:50-23:15

1 stop7h 25m

£259

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

la 17/5

07:25-12:43

Nonstop6h 18m

Los Angeles

pe 6/6

23:25-06:00

Nonstop5h 35m

£291

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ke 30/4

18:07-12:53

1 stop19h 46m

Los Angeles

pe 9/5

02:10-13:54

1 stop10h 44m

£294

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

pe 16/5

13:00-23:44

1 stop11h 44m

Los Angeles

ti 20/5

21:00-11:55

1 stop13h 55m

£359

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ti 17/6

08:45-22:50

2 stops15h 05m

Los Angeles

ke 25/6

05:20-19:40

2 stops13h 20m

£382

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

to 15/5

01:06-06:29

Nonstop6h 23m

£136

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

to 24/4

13:30-23:43

1 stop11h 13m

£144

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/4

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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 11 April 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 18 huhtikuu 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.

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 18 huhtikuu 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San José to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £241, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Avianca - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £245 and £259, respectively. Alaska Airlines is priced at 22% 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 £136. Users have also found prices from £144 and £182 on United Airlines and Delta, 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 Air France (91%), 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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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£145Average£354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AviancaCheapest£231Average£279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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