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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Los Angeles (SJC-LAX)
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Los Angeles
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
9:03 pm - 10:22 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 19mnonstop
6:36 pm - 8:07 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 31mnonstop
$59Frontier
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
9:03 pm - 10:22 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 19mnonstop
6:37 pm - 7:53 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 16mnonstop
$59Frontier
Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7
9:07 pm - 10:28 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 21mnonstop
7:45 pm - 9:07 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 22mnonstop
$83Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 3
11:22 am - 12:43 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 21mnonstop
11:34 am - 12:53 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 19mnonstop
$83Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 2
11:22 am - 12:43 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 21mnonstop
2:55 pm - 4:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 20mnonstop
$112Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
9:52 am - 11:20 amSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 28mnonstop
2:35 pm - 3:51 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 16mnonstop
$117Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27
7:00 am - 8:27 amSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 27mnonstop
8:55 pm - 10:08 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 13mnonstop
$117Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
12:05 pm - 1:25 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 20mnonstop
3:00 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 10mnonstop
$117Southwest
Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 15
12:05 pm - 1:25 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 20mnonstop
8:00 pm - 9:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 15mnonstop
$117Southwest
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 2
11:22 am - 12:43 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 21mnonstop
5:35 pm - 6:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 20mnonstop
$117Alaska Airlines
Recent one-way flight deals from San Jose to Los Angeles
Thu, Feb 18
7:00 am - 8:21 amSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 21mnonstop
$59Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 2
9:05 am - 10:24 amSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 19mnonstop
$59Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 14
6:34 pm - 7:58 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 24mnonstop
$59Delta
Sat, Nov 7
4:31 pm - 5:54 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 23mnonstop
$59Delta
Mon, Nov 16
2:41 pm - 6:41 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
4h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$59Frontier
Thu, Oct 1
1:38 pm - 6:44 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
5h 06m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$59Frontier
Wed, Oct 7
7:35 pm - 9:00 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 25mnonstop
$59Southwest
Tue, Oct 6
7:35 pm - 9:00 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 25mnonstop
$59Southwest
Wed, Oct 14
6:00 am - 12:08 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
6h 08m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$80American Airlines
Sat, Nov 7
1:02 pm - 6:39 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
5h 37m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$80American Airlines
Recent last minute flight deals from San Jose to Los Angeles
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Oct 16
9:03 pm - 10:22 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 19mnonstop
6:36 pm - 8:07 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 31mnonstop
$166Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17
9:03 pm - 10:22 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 19mnonstop
6:37 pm - 7:53 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 16mnonstop
$193Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Oct 16
9:03 pm - 10:22 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 19mnonstop
6:02 pm - 9:41 amLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
15h 39m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$240Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Oct 31
9:03 pm - 10:22 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 19mnonstop
8:04 am - 3:52 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
7h 48m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$294Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
3:55 pm - 5:15 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 20mnonstop
2:50 pm - 4:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 10mnonstop
$372Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
3:55 pm - 5:15 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 20mnonstop
2:50 pm - 4:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 10mnonstop
$372Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21
6:19 pm - 7:44 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 25mnonstop
4:12 pm - 5:24 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 12mnonstop
$392Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
6:19 pm - 7:44 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 25mnonstop
6:37 pm - 7:51 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 14mnonstop
$392Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 12
6:00 am - 12:18 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
6h 18m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
6:30 am - 1:02 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
6h 32m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$467American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
6:00 am - 12:18 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
6h 18m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
4:43 pm - 10:31 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
5h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$467American Airlines
Recent direct flight deals from San Jose to Los Angeles
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
9:03 pm - 10:22 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 19mnonstop
6:36 pm - 8:07 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 31mnonstop
$59Frontier
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
9:03 pm - 10:22 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 19mnonstop
6:37 pm - 7:53 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 16mnonstop
$59Frontier
Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7
9:07 pm - 10:28 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 21mnonstop
7:45 pm - 9:07 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 22mnonstop
$83Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 3
11:22 am - 12:43 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 21mnonstop
11:34 am - 12:53 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 19mnonstop
$83Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 2
11:22 am - 12:43 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 21mnonstop
2:55 pm - 4:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 20mnonstop
$112Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
9:52 am - 11:20 amSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 28mnonstop
2:35 pm - 3:51 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 16mnonstop
$117Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27
7:00 am - 8:27 amSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 27mnonstop
8:55 pm - 10:08 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 13mnonstop
$117Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
12:05 pm - 1:25 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 20mnonstop
3:00 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 10mnonstop
$117Southwest
Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 15
12:05 pm - 1:25 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 20mnonstop
8:00 pm - 9:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 15mnonstop
$117Southwest
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 2
11:22 am - 12:43 pmSJC San Jose-LAX Los Angeles
1h 21mnonstop
5:35 pm - 6:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-SJC San Jose
1h 20mnonstop
$117Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Jose to Los Angeles flights
Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San Jose to Los Angeles with more confidence.
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How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose 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 Jose to Los Angeles departing in october.
Round-trip flights from San Jose to Los Angeles start at $59. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $153 to $316. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $59 on Frontier.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles?
Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles, it is 16% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 12% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles?
KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Jose to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.
January is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles at $178 round-trip.
November ($252) and April ($251) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 41% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are prices from San Jose to Los Angeles the cheapest?
Flights from San Jose to Los Angeles are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 57% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles?
Frontier ($59) and Alaska Airlines ($112) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Jose to Los Angeles according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.
Which airline offers the most nonstop flights between San Jose and Los Angeles?
Delta and Southwest offer the most frequent nonstop flights from San Jose to Los Angeles, at 47 and 39 flights per week respectively. Alaska Airlines is another good option, operating 14 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.
How often are flights from San Jose to Los Angeles delayed?
Over the last 12 months San Jose to Los Angeles flights were delayed in 9% of cases. Delayed flights averaged 102 minutes behind schedule.
What is the most punctual time of day to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles?
Morning flights have the fewest delays. Night departures experience delays most often. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
Which day of the week has the fewest delays on San Jose to Los Angeles flights?
Tuesday has the fewest flight delays on the San Jose to Los Angeles route, at only 5% of flights delayed.
Friday has the most delays at 12%. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
Which airline is the most punctual on San Jose to Los Angeles flights?
Delta is the most punctual airline on San Jose to Los Angeles flights, KAYAK's system tracked that 95% of flights were on time in the past 3 months.
What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Jose to Los Angeles?
KAYAK data for 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months. Only counts itineraries with the same layover on both legs.
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) is the most popular layover for the San Jose to Los Angeles route. 93% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via LAS.
What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Jose to Los Angeles?
Flights via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $180. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
Which route, including a layover, takes the shortest amount of time from San Jose to Los Angeles?
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from San Jose to Los Angeles at 4h 55m one-way, 3h 32m longer than the 1h 23m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
When flying from San Jose to Los Angeles which airport offers the shortest layover?
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) had the shortest average connection time for San Jose to Los Angeles layovers at 188 minutes over the past 3 months.
How many nonstop flights run daily between San Jose and Los Angeles?
There are 12 to 16 flights per day from San Jose to Los Angeles, about 101 flights per week. Monday has the most departures, with 16% of weekly flights.
What time of day do most flights depart from San Jose to Los Angeles?
Based on KAYAK flight schedules for the upcoming 3 months.
Most nonstop flights from San Jose to Los Angeles depart in the morning, accounting for 43% of nonstop departures. Around 6 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.
Expert advice for your flight from San Jose to Los Angeles
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Your San Jose to Los Angeles flight questions, answered
Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.
Are there any nonstop flights between San Jose in Los Angeles?
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.
What are some good choices for hotels that have a location right near the Los Angeles International Airport?
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.
Are there any public transportation options to get me from the center of San Jose to San Jose international airport?
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.
Where can I find my rental car when I arrive at Los Angeles International Airport?
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.
How can travelers reach the Disneyland Resort from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?
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.
Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at the Los Angeles airports upon arrival?
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.
Where can I withdraw money at Los Angeles International Airport?
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.
Is there a gym at LAX?
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.
Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on San Jose to Los Angeles flights?
Among airlines operating San Jose to Los Angeles flights:
Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.
What airlines are available from San Jose to Los Angeles?
4 airlines operate flights between San Jose and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Delta • Southwest • Alaska Airlines • Frontier
Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Los Angeles?
Flights from San Jose to Los Angeles usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).
Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on San Jose to Los Angeles flights?
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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to Los Angeles?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to Los Angeles:
• Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • First Class
How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from San Jose to Los Angeles?
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 $226 for nonstop.
What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from San Jose to Los Angeles?
There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.
Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Jose to Los Angeles?
The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.
Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to Los Angeles pass through?
Connecting flights from San Jose to Los Angeles most commonly pass through:
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 93% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 7% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the San Jose to Los Angeles route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $191 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $255, a difference of $64. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
At what point is a flight considered delayed from San Jose to Los Angeles?
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, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.
How are flight departures from San Jose to Los Angeles spread across the day?
Morning is the busiest departure period on San Jose to Los Angeles flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.
What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?
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.
What are the earliest and latest flights from San Jose to Los Angeles?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Jose to Los Angeles:
• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:23 am • Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 11:38 pm.
The flight takes about 1h 23m.
How expensive are last-minute San Jose to Los Angeles flights?
Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 55% above the route average of $226. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How long is a flight from San Jose to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from San Jose to Los Angeles takes 1h 23m, covering 308 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles?
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.
How are flight prices from San Jose to Los Angeles looking right now?
One-way fares from San Jose to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $63, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.
How does Delta’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on San Jose to Los Angeles flights?
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 on time 91% of the time on average.
How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from San Jose to Los Angeles?
Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Jose to Los Angeles?
Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 55m, compared with 6h 22m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).
What car rental options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?
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 · Dollar · Hertz · Alamo
How much should I expect to pay for a San Jose to Los Angeles flight?
Round-trip flights from San Jose to Los Angeles range from $153 to $316, with an average of $226 over the past 12 months. Anything below $153 counts as a good deal.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on San Jose to Los Angeles flights?
Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Jose to Los Angeles flights:
• 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.
Your guide to booking San Jose to Los Angeles flights
Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $191 - about $64 less than Sunday (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 8 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 57% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Jose to Los Angeles trip for January. Fares historically average $178 round-trip in that month - typically $74 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Delta is the strongest pick on this route. 95% of Delta flights from San Jose to Los Angeles arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 91%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour 42 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $180 round-trip on this route - about $46 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
If you are making the trip to Southern California to visit some of the beautiful beaches, flying to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) makes it possible to visit places like Marina Del Rey, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach.
If you have just arrived at San Jose International Airport and are feeling a little lost, there are Airport Information Booths located in each terminal at the baggage claim area staffed with volunteers who can assist you with questions.
One of the unique features of the San Jose International Airport is that they offer an audio tour that will guide you through all the artwork contained at the airport in both terminals. One novel feature of this tour is that the artists made quite a few of the audio recordings on the tour.
If someone is picking you up at Los Angeles International Airport they can do so at the outer curb on the arrivals level. The airport strongly recommends that they wait in the free 24-hour cell phone waiting lot that sits just east of the airport so that they may drive to the airport only when you are waiting curbside.
If you are thinking about riding your bicycle to the San Jose International Airport before your flight to Los Angeles you'll be happy to know that they offer bike racks to lock up your bike. One of these racks is in Terminal A on the first floor of the parking garage just outside of the door to the baggage claim area. The other rack is in Terminal B on the first floor of the Rental Car Center by the north entrance of the Hourly Lot Number Three.
Travelers flying aboard United Airlines from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles should remember that the carrier has its hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). You’ll arrive through Terminals 4 or 5, and the Admirals Club is located at Terminal 5, mezzanine level, between gates 53-55. One of the privileges is the priority clearance under the fast lane program.
There are two passenger terminals at San Jose International Airport (SJC), Terminal A and Terminal B. Terminal A handles domestic and international departures. On the other hand, Terminal B is reserved for international arrivals. You can quickly move between the terminals via the walkways leading through the hallway. Still, a free shuttle departs regularly from one terminal to the other every 7-10min.
Families departing to Los Angeles via San Jose International Airport (SJC) will be happy to note that the establishment caters to the needs of the littlest members and their moms. You’ll find nursing and lactating rooms adjacent to gates 17, 21, 24, and 26 for privacy when pumping and breastfeeding. Sinks, comfy seats, and power sockets are therein.
San Jose International Airport (SJC) has different parking levels, including self-park, long-term, valet, and covered parking, to meet the needs of anyone wishing to drop off a car before flying out to Los Angeles. Economy parking lots are situated north of Terminal A.
Suppose you’re traveling aboard Delta Airlines; remember that the carrier allows you to bring pets such as rabbits, cats, and dogs in the cabin. Carry their relevant health documentation and valid vaccination certificates, and lock them in their kernels throughout the trip.
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San Jose to Los Angeles Los Angeles
Monday
Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more
Delta,Frontier, +2 more
Tuesday
Delta,Southwest,Alaska Airlines, +1 more
Delta,Southwest, +2 more
Wednesday
Delta,Southwest,Alaska Airlines, +1 more
Delta,Southwest, +2 more
Thursday
Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more
Delta,Frontier, +2 more
Friday
Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more
Delta,Frontier, +2 more
Saturday
Delta,Southwest,Alaska Airlines, +1 more
Delta,Southwest, +2 more
Sunday
Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more
Delta,Frontier, +2 more
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Direct returns
Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Jose
Monday
Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more
Delta,Frontier, +2 more
Tuesday
Delta,Southwest,Alaska Airlines, +1 more
Delta,Southwest, +2 more
Wednesday
Delta,Southwest,Alaska Airlines, +1 more
Delta,Southwest, +2 more
Thursday
Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more
Delta,Frontier, +2 more
Friday
Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more
Delta,Frontier, +2 more
Saturday
Delta,Southwest,Alaska Airlines, +1 more
Delta,Southwest, +2 more
Sunday
Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more
Delta,Frontier, +2 more
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