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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 11:49 am and lands at 5:36 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 5:07 am.

The flight takes about 5h 47m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to San José:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to San José takes 5h 47m, covering 2,721 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San José range from $421 to $675, with an average of $536 over the past 12 months. Anything below $421 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $536 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $396 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $587 for nonstop.

Alaska Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to San José flights are:

• Alaska Airlines: 90% on time
• United Airlines: 84% on time
• Delta: 74% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to San José flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $499 to $3,318. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to San José flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to San José are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $247.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Los Angeles to San José usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to San José route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to San José most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Los Angeles to San José. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $486 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $580, a difference of $94.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and San José. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• United Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 09m, compared with 8h 23m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 9h 26m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

San José is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to San José flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, SJO has several car rental agencies. Locations vary, with some at Customs and others off-airport. The reservation process begins on arrival.

Yes. For a fee, bags can be left at Bounce partner businesses near LAX. A reservation through the Bounce platform is required before drop-off.

The Theme Building Observation Deck is a spot for plane watching at LAX, though it is closed during construction.

LAX offers several ground services for travelers with reduced mobility. These include wheelchair curbside assistance from Sky Caps and other agents at most terminals, wheelchair-accessible shuttle buses and accessible parking spaces for vehicles displaying disability placards or license plates. Special services needed before or after a flight should be arranged with the airline in advance.