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

• Earliest: departs at 1:23 am and lands at 7:51 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 3:08 pm.

The flight takes about 6h 28m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San José to Los Angeles takes 6h 28m, 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 San José to Los Angeles range from $389 to $607, with an average of $497 over the past 12 months. Anything below $389 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $497 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $261 round-trip via Charlotte Douglas (CLT), compared to $509 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 San José to Los Angeles flights are:

• Alaska Airlines: 96% on time
• United Airlines: 92% on time
• Delta: 66% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 93% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to Los Angeles flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening 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 $525 to $2,509. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta

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 San José to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $318, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 San José to Los Angeles route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 30m.

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

• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) - 28% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from San José to Los Angeles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $476 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $520, a difference of $44.

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 San José and Los Angeles. 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 21m, compared with 8h 43m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 9h 17m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San José to Los Angeles 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 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
• Avianca: 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.

Flights can be booked up to 331 days before departure on aa.com or in the American app. Airfares vary by carrier and Alaska, Delta and Volaris fly this route. Cheaper tickets are more likely when booking days or weeks ahead instead of at the last minute.

LAX features modern amenities. For arriving travelers, rideshare pickups and taxi service are handled at LAX-it, a centralized area with amenities on the eastern side of Terminal 1 next to World Way & Sky Way. It helps travelers avoid traffic, especially in the Central Terminal Area (CTA).

Yes, Los Angeles International Airport is designed to support passengers with reduced mobility. Special assistance is available and those travelers should go to the nearest LAX-it shuttle stop on the arrivals (lower) level adjacent to baggage claim, marked with a green column wrap.