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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Fri, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 30
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
10:49 pm - 7:28 amLAX-SJO
7h 39m1 stop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
2:37 pm - 9:11 pmSJO-LAX
7h 34m1 stop
$224Volaris Costa Rica
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 12
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11:39 pm - 8:19 pmLAX-SJO
19h 40m1 stop
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2:37 pm - 9:16 pmSJO-LAX
7h 39m1 stop
Thu, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 27
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12:24 pm - 6:44 amLAX-SJO
17h 20m1 stop
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2:37 pm - 9:11 pmSJO-LAX
7h 34m1 stop
Sat, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 13
Volaris El Salvador Logo
12:24 pm - 6:44 amLAX-SJO
17h 20m1 stop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
2:42 pm - 10:49 amSJO-LAX
21h 07m1 stop
$248Volaris El Salvador
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Tue, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 22
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:11 amLAX-SJO
28h 41m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:24 am - 8:24 amSJO-LAX
22h 00m2 stops
$314Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 19 - Thu, Sep 25
Avianca Logo
2:50 pm - 9:20 amLAX-SJO
17h 30m1 stop
Avianca Logo
8:00 pm - 12:00 pmSJO-LAX
17h 00m2 stops
$316Avianca
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 7:42 pmLAX-SJO
18h 43m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:38 pmSJO-LAX
14h 38m2 stops
$324American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Thu, Oct 2
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:57 pm - 11:18 amLAX-SJO
15h 21m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:23 pm - 12:25 amSJO-LAX
13h 02m2 stops
$334Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 28
American Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 8:15 pmLAX-SJO
11h 25m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 5:12 pmSJO-LAX
27h 32m1 stop
$355American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 10
Avianca Logo
2:50 pm - 11:15 pmLAX-SJO
7h 25mnonstop
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3:05 pm - 10:30 pmSJO-LAX
8h 25m1 stop
$360Avianca
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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to San José

 
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LAX terminals are connected airside, allowing easy navigation without exiting security. However, walks can be long, so plan extra time for connections.

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SJO

At SJO, arrange ground transportation in advance for a smoother exit. Hotels often offer helpful transport options.

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Planning a trip from Los Angeles to San José? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to San José, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San José is May, where tickets cost $386 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $732 and $514 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to San José?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,069 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to San José, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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KAYAK's tips to save more on a Los Angeles to San José flight

Based on the flight data, it is generally cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to San José on a Tuesday in October.

Cheapest Route: The cheapest route is directly from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO).

Booking Advance: It is generally cheaper to book your flight around 176 days in advance.

Cheapest Airline: Spirit Airlines is generally the cheapest airline for this route.

Direct or Layover: It is significantly cheaper to fly with a layover than to fly direct.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 


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Low seasonOctober
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$95
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 55% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to San José

  • Is there anywhere to smoke at Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    If you are a smoker, it is important to keep in mind that there are not currently any smoking rooms anywhere at Juan Santamaria International Airport. To have a cigarette or use your electronic device, you will have to leave security and smoke outside the doors of the Arrivals terminal.

  • What are some good hotels near Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    The Hotel Santamaria is a mere 6-minute walk from the Juan Santamaria Cultural Historical Museum and a 12-minute drive from the Juan Santamaria International Airport. The Courtyard by Marriott is a casual choice that is a 5-minute drive from the Juan Santamaria Park and a 9-minute drive from the airport.

  • What shopping options are there at Los Angeles International Airport?

    Los Angeles International Airport is home to a variety of stores that sell local goods, souvenirs, and gifts. Travel + Leisure is a popular shop that focuses on suitcases and travel accessories, while DFS Duty Free has liquor, clothing, beauty items, and food products.

  • What is there to do at Los Angeles International Airport?

    If you enjoy planes, make sure to pay a visit to the Observation Deck, which is located in the main terminal of Los Angeles International Airport. If you are an art-enthusiast, take a look at the rotating exhibits done by local artists that can be found throughout the different terminals.

  • Are there pet relief areas in Los Angeles International Airport?

    Never leave your pet behind if you’re flying to San Jose through LAX airport. The airport is pet friendly and features several pet relief areas for the comfort of your pet before the fight. These areas are located outside between Terminals 1 and 2, Level 1 at the baggage claim area, and near Gate 13.

  • Can I rent a car from Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    SJO has a variety of car rental agencies that you can consider using to rent a car. These include Enterprise, Alamo, Budget, Hertz, and Avis. Their offices are located at the Arrival terminal where you’ll begin the reservation process on your arrival.

  • Which is the best airline to use with kids on flights from Los Angeles to San José?

    Parents with kids are recommended to reserve their tickets with Alaska Airlines. Through this airline, you can fly comfortably with your kid on your lap for it features most legroom coaches. It also provides bassinets and complimentary snacks and cartoon channels to the kids.

  • Which nearby cities can I get to from Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    Apart from landing at San Jose, consider exploring some of its nearby cities which are served by SJO as the departure point. You can visit Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale to get the best experience of your vacation.

  • Can I leave some luggage at Los Angeles International Airport?

    Yes. For a little cost, you can leave your bags at the luggage drop-off location or in the storage lockers. You must make a reservation through the Bounce platform, which is close to Tom Bradley International Terminal, Terminal 2, and Terminal 5 in order to drop off your bags.

  • What special access services are available on flights from Los Angeles to San Jose?

    There are several special services for persons with reduced mobility in flights from Los Angeles to San Jose. These include wheelchairs or Sky Caps, wheelchair attendants, door-to-door shuttles, and accessible parking spaces. You should inform your airline earlier if you want special services before and after the flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to San José was $95 for a one-way ticket and $224 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and San José?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San José from Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to San José?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to San José flight route: Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, and British Airways.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to San José?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to San José?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to San José?

    There are nonstop flights from Los Angeles to San José on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to San José, Alaska Airlines or Volaris Costa Rica?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to San José are Alaska Airlines and Volaris Costa Rica. With an average price for the route of $537 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Volaris Costa Rica is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $366 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $207 or less one-way and $369 or less round-trip.
  • An easy way to save on flying time is to avoid layovers and look for direct flights from Los Angeles to San José. Delta Airlines is one of the most popular companies that services this route, as they have a diverse timetable and offer additional perks, such as free checked baggage and complimentary meals.
  • If you have some free time before your flight from Los Angeles to San José begins boarding, consider purchasing an access pass for one of the several private lounges located in Los Angeles International Airport. Delta, United, Virgin, and American Airlines all have their own lounges, and they often offer reduced rates for their customers.
  • To grab a bite to eat after a long day of flying, browse through the different dining options that can be found in Juan Santamaría International Airport. Deli Malinche is a popular cafe and restaurant located near Gate 10 that serves basic meals, sandwiches, and coffee-based drinks.
  • For those who get stressed while flying, keep your eyes open for the LAX PUPS Program while you are waiting for your plane to take off from Los Angeles International Airport. This program allows volunteers to bring trained service animals throughout the airport’s terminals in order to say hello and help calm anyone who might be feeling anxious about their travels.
  • If you need some help with all of your luggage once you have landed at Juan Santamaría International Airport, head to one of the Skycap Porters waiting in the Arrivals terminal. For a small fee, these porters will carry all of your items to wherever your final destination at the airport is located.
  • To connect from Downtown Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), consider using a taxi, car rental, tram, shuttle, or town car. Taxis, car rentals, and shuttles are the quickest way to connect from downtown to the airport for it takes around 30min. If you want to be dropped inside the airport from downtown, consider using buses from Union Station FlyAway, which drops passengers at Terminal 3 of the airport.
  • It is safe to land at San Jose through Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) at night. This is because the airport features an on-site hotel, which you need to book before landing. Consider spending your night at Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela located close to the car rental facility. The hotel features an airport shuttle which you may consider using to get to your final destination in the morning.
  • Nursing mothers are welcome on flights from Los Angeles to San Jose. You can use one of the nursing rooms located at airports to breastfeed and change your baby before and after the flight. For instance, at LAX these rooms are located at Terminal 1 by Gate 13, Terminal 2 by Gate 21B and 23A, and Terminal 3 by Gate 33. At SJO, it’s located on the left of the ladies’ bathroom close to Gate C21.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +1 more

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
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Staff are helpful and patient. I don’t appreciate the almost 5 hours delay and also the delay of our luggage and being switched from one carousel to another to pick them up.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2025LAX - SEA
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Staff are helpful and patient. I don’t appreciate the almost 5 hours delay and also the delay of our luggage and being switched from one carousel to another to pick them up.

Staff were great but we were delayed on the tarmac for over an hour.

Thank you still providing bags for vomit. My son had a migraine and needed a bag to vomit in and it was right there behind the seat in front of us. Thank you!

We waited over an hour for our luggage to arrive at the carousel in Seattle.

Comfortable seat, a little delay, very informative. Love Wi-Fi

late take off - which they blamed on ATC 1000 times. Fake news that there was no room overhead for carry-ons. Seat space was so tiny I could barely drink my coffee. Cabin was freezing cold. Seat was hard. Zero in-flight entertainment. Only good thing was we arrived on time. Not a good experience!

I ordered the fruit and cheese plate on both outbound and inbound flights, the cheese portion on the inbound flight was half of what it had been on the outbound flight. 🙁

Awesome just like that we have a timeline flying Alaska.

Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

Check your emails that you sent me. 9 emails were sent telling me that my flight is Delayed. Each one with a different time 7:10, 7:55, 9:31, 9:09, 9:29, 9:44, 10:00, 9:49, and 10:10. That was how my experience went.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Bathrooms dirty sinks clogged. No one seemed to clean them. Plane very old

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

If they listen to you especially when there’s a problem with a passport now I lost my tickets and also my seat money

The worst airline I have ever experienced. Terrible customer service. Absolutely disgraceful

Checking bags at the airport, very confusing they make lines for different flights but they don’t have any signs, so if you are on the wrong line be aware they will send you to the end of the correct line. No priority for check in even if you pay and no priority to disabled persons and elderly persons.

Despite all the negative reviews, I took Volaris with a family of 4 (including a toddler and infant in arms). The only compliant was they charged me $70 to gate check our wagon (which we use as a stroller) and then it was not available for pickup at the gate (which is the entire point), so we had to get through customs and the airport with our luggage and no way to push our kids :(

Après avoir manqué l’avion aucune aide de la part des agents à l’aéroport pour trouver un autre vol

Más comida no cobrar tanto por los asientos y comida food

Worst airline ever!! Delays in all my flights!!! Do not flight with Volaris!

The departures screens in the airport showed the flight as canceled for some weird reason, but when I got to the gate just to double check, it showed it as on time, and not canceled. This was confusing, but ultimately I was able to get to where I needed to go.

For whatever reason, when I was in the San Jose airport, the flight from Volaris read as canceled on the Departures screens you'd find all over the terminal, it wasn't until I got to the gate that it showed it as on time and still on. It was confusing, but ultimately I did get to where I needed to go with the flight I was expecting.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

Late departure. When the flight arrived in Medellin the plane sat at the gate for 20 minutes waiting for a bus for us to get off the plane.

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

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