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$218 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip
$343
Typical prices: $538-$350
Viva
Sat 6/27Fri 7/10
SJO - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$393
Typical prices: $447-$326
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/20Thu 5/28
SJO - LAX • Non-stop
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Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
Use the LAX FlyAway bus for easy transport from LAX.
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Cheap Flights from San José to Los Angeles (SJO-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Los Angeles 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Los Angeles

Sat, Jun 27 - Fri, Jul 10
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 10:35 pm
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LAX
21h 15m
1 stop
Viva Logo
12:05 am - 1:15 am
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SJO
24h 10m
1 stop
$343Viva
Sat, Jun 27 - Sun, Jul 5
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2:20 am - 10:35 pm
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LAX
21h 15m
1 stop
Viva Logo
12:05 am - 1:15 am
LAX
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SJO
24h 10m
1 stop
$373Viva
Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, May 2
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12:38 pm - 11:53 pm
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LAX
36h 15m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:33 am
LAX
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SJO
29h 03m
2 stops
$379Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jun 27 - Fri, Jul 3
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 10:35 pm
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LAX
21h 15m
1 stop
Viva Logo
12:05 am - 1:15 am
LAX
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SJO
24h 10m
1 stop
$389Viva
Wed, May 20 - Thu, May 28
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12:53 am - 6:23 am
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LAX
6h 30mnonstop
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4:40 pm - 11:33 pm
LAX
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SJO
5h 53mnonstop
$393Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 30
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12:53 am - 6:23 am
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6h 30mnonstop
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11:21 pm - 8:19 am
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SJO
31h 58m
1 stop
$397Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, May 2
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 11:53 pm
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LAX
36h 15m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:33 am
LAX
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SJO
29h 03m
2 stops
$398Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Thu, Jun 4
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5:45 am - 1:00 pm
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LAX
8h 15m
1 stop
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2:40 pm - 11:15 pm
LAX
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7h 35m
1 stop
$401Avianca
Thu, May 14 - Thu, Jun 4
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5:45 am - 1:00 pm
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8h 15m
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2:40 pm - 11:15 pm
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7h 35m
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$402Avianca
Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 30
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5:45 am - 1:00 pm
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8h 15m
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2:40 pm - 11:15 pm
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7h 35m
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$403Avianca
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Los Angeles departing in June.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Los Angeles, 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 San José to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $337 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $468 and $465 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $467, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Los Angeles, 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 San José to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Los Angeles

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$222
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Los Angeles

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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Los Angeles

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Los Angeles was $222 for a one-way ticket and $343 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Los Angeles.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Los Angeles?

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Los Angeles flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $453 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $454 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 San José to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from San José 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 San José to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and LAX 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 San José to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles from San José 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 San José to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $249 or less one-way and $417 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Los Angeles?

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

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

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

 
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12180 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
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No blanket on a 6 hours red eye flight on business class. SHAME!!! Very unfair and uncomfortable especially considering how cold the aircraft was with the ac

10.0 ExcellentMalini, Mar 2026
LIR - LAX
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No blanket on a 6 hours red eye flight on business class. SHAME!!! Very unfair and uncomfortable especially considering how cold the aircraft was with the ac

It was a bumpy flight but the crew was very attentive and made it a safe and enjoyable experience.

The front desk attendant was rude to everyone in an absolutely careless way.

There was plenty if room for my carry-on in above-seat bins, but they made me gate-check it on both flights!

The planes were in very nice condition. Comfortable enough leg room. I had a very quick connection on my return home I made it just fine and so did my luggage!!

We left late; had to land in Minneapolis unscheduled to refuel and then landed in interior instead of lax at 2am......

Good. They have great attitudes. I will say that the Liberia airport in Costa Rica is the best in the world.

Great. I did have a little issue getting into the Lounge, which is likely more an American Airlines issue. I did not carry my physical AAdvantage Executive credit card with me on this trip, which Admirals Club membership is a part of the benefits of having this card. The instructions on the AA website and the Citi cards website make it seem like you don't need the physical card, as both sites state you can enter with your boarding pass and driver's license. But both lounges said you were required to present the physical card (and not the digital version, via Apple Pay), as only the physical card says "Admirals Club" on the back.I also do not have a physical Admirals Club membership card, so while both lounges eventually let me in, both denied me entrance initially for this reason.

Was really good love the Service and everything good job

Did not have In flight service on my round trip due to turbulence. I did not partake in In flight entertainment. Flight descending into LAX was very turbulent. It would have been nice if the pilot communicated with us during that rough descent into LAX to ease the minds of some of us more nervous flyers.

Smooth flight. Easy boarding. Come early. Check in line is long

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.

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

we did a return flight from Paris CDG to SFO. This trip was much better than the departing flight SFO to CDG. The food was better quality, the crew was nicer, and the interior of the plane seemed cleaner.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

We got to get extended leg room in Econ plus that was great. It was nice having our own dietary needs met with our meals, and the connecting flights had it as well. Only negative were the seats my bottom was/is really sore after a ten plus hour flight. Those seats are horrible, understandable for as many people use them. So we are going to purchase a gel seat pad.

Flight to Japan was was better across the board than the return to USA. Entertainment: Movie selection was old and not to my liking. Way too many woke choices. Not enough selections for sports or drama. Service: some of the crew were great. Not all. I paid for business class. a premium. Some of the crew thought they 'had' t do there job instead of wanting to serve and be polite. Food: Way to Japan was good. Way back to USA bad. Boarding: Wat out did not offer Business only; had to go thru general. If you pay for business, you should get business perks. Suggest you look for other than United for travel to Asia

It was amazing. I had several upgraded seats on my flight out. Everything went smooth with no delays.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Flight was on time. Cabin attendants made no recognition of my name or being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

The comfort of Business Class made this trip far more comfortable. I was indeed surprised when I asked one of the flight attendant to help me set up my "bed", she responded that "We don't make beds in Business Class any longer...only First Class" I believe her name was Giselle, but I'm not certain. She did instruct me how to adjust the seat, place the hooded cover and I clearly understood how to place the blanket and the cover. Additionally, the meal I was served (a beef dish) was almost inedible. The beef was tough and odd tasting. I didn't mention it as I was hoping to quickly settle down and try to get some sleep.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

Seating was tight. Seats don't recline. Initial flight was cancelled. Lost two days of vacation.

I had bad experiences before now was excellent I am glad they have business class again

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

We found the chairs to be really uncomfortable. It’s also really unacceptable that no form of food or drink is included in a 6+ hour flight

The flight attendant smashed her beverage cart into my knee, causing significant amount of pain. The seats were extremely uncomfortable. No food or drink is offered unless you want to pay the ridiculous prices for it. The schedule of flying in the overnight hours is also very uncomfortable.

I handed in my suitcase in perfect condition at SAL Airport. And in MIA Airport I received it with one corner broken and the wheels bent.

I like the crew members they're very friendly. Clean plane. The flight was on time. I dont like the comfort my car seat its better that the plane seats. They charge for everything. This airline was very good. Now it's a low cost airline

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

I couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

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