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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:24 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 11:49 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Los Angeles takes 1h 24m, covering 308 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Los Angeles range from $156 to $311, with an average of $228 over the past 12 months. Anything below $156 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the $228 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $180 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $228 for nonstop.

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

• Delta: 95% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 94% on time
• Frontier: 86% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Jose to Los Angeles flights, with 41% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 26%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Delta
• Alaska Airlines
• 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 San Jose to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $62, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from San Jose to Los Angeles usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

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 San Jose to Los Angeles route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

Connecting flights from San Jose to Los Angeles most commonly pass through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from San Jose to Los Angeles. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $188 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $265, a difference of $77.

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

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

• Delta
• Southwest
• Alaska Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 55m, compared with 10h 01m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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 Jose to Los Angeles flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: 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:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: 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.

Because these are two very densely populated areas there are several nonstop flight options between these two cities. Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines all offer nonstop service from San Jose to Los Angeles.

Several hotels have a location right near the entrance to the Los Angeles International Airport. These include the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel, the Courtyard By Marriott Los Angeles Lax/Century Boulevard, the Sonesta Los Angeles Airport Lax, and the Wingate By Wyndham Los Angeles International Airport Lax.

One great option is to take bus number 60 on the Valley Transport Authority bus service. The bus runs about every 20 minutes from downtown to the airport from very early in the morning until well into the evening seven days a week. The fare to ride the bus is around $2.50.

Most of the major rental car companies have locations offsite from the airport. All of these companies offer shuttle service that departs from the arrivals level of the airport. You will find the shuttle stops under the purple rental car shuttle signs at the airport.

Disney Resort lies approximately 33.9 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and there are numerous transportation options to get you there. However, the Metro Express Line 460 bus offers the best and most convenient way to travel from LAX to the Disney Report, taking about 2h to cover the distance.

In collaboration with ground transportation companies such as RTD Access-a-Ride and Mobility Plus, Los Angeles International Airport offers services to disabled passengers. You’ll be picked up from the curbside on Level 5 of the Jeppesen Terminal and guided through the baggage claims and checkpoints. Contact your airline in advance to enjoy these services.

If you’ve just landed at Lax from San Jose International Airport (SJC) with a depleted wallet and want to recharge it, you won’t have a shortage of options. Several banks and credit unions operate their services here. You find ATMs in the luggage claim area in Terminals A and B and gates 6, 10, 13, and 15.

Those arriving at LAX while tired and wanting to stretch their muscles can find a short-term, well-equipped gym at the Radisson Hotel within the LAX Terminal. There’s also an Olympic-sized swimming pool at your disposal.