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Cheapest round-trip
$486
Typical prices: $360-$521
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Cheapest non-stop
$568
Typical prices: $421-$555
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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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Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1
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12h 22m
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$486Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 7
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2:20 am - 10:35 pm
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12:05 am - 1:20 am
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24h 15m
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$487Viva
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2:02 pm - 11:59 pm
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$490JetBlue
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$491Southwest
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 29
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$493Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1
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$495Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26
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$497Multiple Airlines
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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 August.

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, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday 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 February, where tickets cost $364 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $577 and $575 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 $596, 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 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% 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

  • How far in advance should I book my flight from San Jose to Los Angeles?

    It is recommended to start comparing flight tickets from San Jose to Los Angeles 12 months in advance before your scheduled departure. Airfares may vary from one carrier to another because not all airlines operating on this route release their ticket prices in advance. What is certain is that you are likely to find cheaper tickets if you book days or weeks earlier than the last-minute booking.

  • Apart from San Jose Airport and LAX in Los Angeles, what other airports are available for this flight route?

    When booking your flight ticket from San Jose to Los Angeles, you should have an alternative airport in mind. In this case, your departure airports should include San Francisco Airport, Stockton Airport, or Oakland Airport. Likewise, you should consider an alternative airport for your flight from San Jose to Los Angeles. The best options are Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange County Airport, Burbank Bob Hope Airport, and Long Beach Municipal Airport.

  • Does LAX provide special assistance to passengers with limited mobility?

    Yes. LAX is designed to make movement for passengers with reduced mobility easy. Plus, the airport management is committed to providing necessary support through special assistance to enable travelers with reduced mobility to get around the airport effortlessly. Such passengers can go to the LAX-it shuttle stop Lower Level (arrivals) to obtain a green column wrap for further assistance.

  • What should I expect at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport features modern amenities found in most airports across the country. However, the airport boasts a convenient and amenity-rich centralized location for arriving guests to select a rideshare app or taxi service. This area is known as LAX-it and it helps travelers avoid traffic, especially in the CTA (Central Terminal Area). You can find LAX-it on the eastern side of Terminal 1 just next to World Way & Sky Way.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Los Angeles was $284 for a one-way ticket and $488 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, Delta, GOL, Iberia, American Airlines, and JetBlue.

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

    The Boeing 737 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 Volaris Costa Rica?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines and Volaris Costa Rica. With an average price for the route of $474 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Volaris Costa Rica is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $350 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 $319 or less one-way and $594 or less round-trip.
  • Most flights from San Jose to Los Angeles depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), in Costa Rica and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Up to 17 different airlines operate on this route and they include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Airlines among others.
  • You may book non-stop flights with airlines such as Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines from San Jose to Los Angeles to save your journey time. Alternatively, you can choose flights with at least one stopover at WA-Seattle/Tacoma International Airport to save some money.
  • If you are looking for a round-trip between San Jose and Los Angeles, look no further than Alaska Airlines. Flight tickets for this airline are fairly priced for such journeys. Aside from that, numerous airlines on this route offer competitively low-priced options for flying from SJO to LAX and back. American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines assure you of a comfortable and relaxing round trip between these two cities.
  • Regardless of your destination, getting there smoothly depends on a few important factors. With that, you are advised to arrive at the departure airport (SJO) at least 2 hours before your scheduled departure time. Doing so enables you to have a seamless boarding process and timeless security clearance before securing a seat on board.
  • You don’t have to worry about arriving at LAX with your pet or service animal. LAX provides pet-friendly facilities for departing and arriving passengers. LAX has designated outdoor dog parks located on the Lower Level. Indoor pet relief areas can be found near Gates 12, 21, 62, 73, and 53B. You can also find additional pet relief stations at Terminal 3 atrium or the TBI/T-4 Bridge.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Los Angeles?

 
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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12633 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
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Alaska airlines has gone from excellent to budget. Food only for purchase. Entertainment only on your devise, no headphones

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Alaska airlines has gone from excellent to budget. Food only for purchase. Entertainment only on your devise, no headphones

I hate it when I was forced to check my carry on and there were over 12 spots for bags in the overhead compartments even after everyone was on. So idiotic. It would be so simple for the crew to report lack of space directly instead of an arbitrary number or whatever you smart upper level people make up.

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

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

my wait time between connecting flight LAX to PDX was very long and during hours when food services were closed. Other than that, i was very happy with Alaska over-all.

Flight crew was great! Kind, fast with service. It would be nice if airlines went back to servicing “free” meals, we pay enough for the tickets to include a meal and frankly the price of airport food is insane these days.

The flight was good, there were no problems at all. The only thing that was very disappointing was how filthy the bathroom was, it was discussing.

The leg room is way too small for my 6’ husband.

Alaska Airlines is horrible. They notified 30 minutes before boarding that they needed to reroute my flight, causing a 22 hour layover and 42 hour travel experience they could have been avoided if they adequately informed me when I did online checking, 24 hours in advance, that I would need to reroute. This would have avoided a horrible experience if they truly demonstrated customer care

besides flight cancellation due to over boarding - diverted flight and lost baggage - no customer support whatsoever and 2 months of traveling lost

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 :(

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.

Monitor control didn’t work & couldn’t figure out how to lay bed flat so I slept very poorly. Cabin was very cold

The airline was fine, but I did want to share about Kayak's error through Underpricer. The original booking was purchased with ANA, and Kayak booked it with United. This is a mistake that should not be happening, since the price I paid was with ANA and that was my preference. I appreciate the efforts done to make this right by paying for the seat preference, but sitting in the back of the airplane under economy is not enough to make this error right. ANA Airlines was the experience I wanted considering this was a life time experience that my family and I wanted to have as part of our Japanese experience. Please work on your affiliation with Underpricer to make the right bookings that the customer pays for. In my situation, I could of paid less for a United ticket versus my original payment with ANA Airlines.

Know that the movies that you are going to be offered are the oldest be rated movies they could possibly get. They may have one or two new movies that they keep advertising but when you’re flying 15 hours, there is nothing to see past the first new movie.

Friendly crew, but we were delayed for more than an hour and had to change planes due to maintenance issues.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Uncomfortable plastic seats even in premium economy. No free wifi. Even paid wifi was spotty to nonexistent. Bad food. Much worse than economy on foreign carriers like Qantas.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The plane was up-to-date, and the free wi-fi was very much appreciated! All of the ports functioned well, and the entertainment choices made the flight much more enjoyable. One of the flight attendants was unfriendly, but the flight was enjoyable overall.

I got bumped by Qantas to American Airlines incurring a 6 hr layover at lax. I was not happy

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

This was my first flight on Aer Lingus and it was great. The plane wasn't full so I could move to a seat with extra room. The food was pretty good for airline food and the staff was nice and attentive. I enjoyed the media provided during my 10 hour flight. We arrived home early and it's always good to be home!

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

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 employees at the gate were not communicating, they preferred to give the upgrade to pilots and not to the elite passengers Every flight I more disappointing, clients shooed be priority instead of other employees even if they are pilots, there was plenty room for pilots in economy

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

The fees for baggage were outrageous. $130 for carry on and $150 for check in for an international flight. The seats did not recline. We were not even offered water. Had we known all of this, we would not have booked Avianca at all.

I was shocked flying to El Salvador that they only give you water. Everything else you have to pay for. There is no wifi or entertainment and it’s an international flight. At least back in the day they had tvs on the plane and everyone watched the same movie. Also seats do not recline, even comfort or plus.

I did not like anything, first time I use company and for sure it will be the last time, they charge for simple operations that any other average airline wouldn't charge.

The good thing is the flight was on time and the crew was really nice. They can work better the arriving with staff

The inflight entertainment did not work on a 6 hour flight The cel phone chargers did not work There was a 45 minute wait for the luggage to get off the plane.

They could offer free food and drink like other international flights.

Flight attendants to show up on time, offer drinks and food.

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