Question 1

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to San José take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a direct flight to San José from Los Angeles is typically 5h 39m. The journey crosses a distance of 7,047 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and San José per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in San José, with an average flight time of 5h 44m. The most common departure time is 4:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and San José per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in San José, with an average flight time of 5h 44m. The most common departure time is 4:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to San José was C$ 208 for a one-way ticket and C$ 455 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/San-Jose-Juan-Santamaria-Intl-SJO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to San José?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 3:45 pm and will be landing in San José at 11:28 pm.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to San José?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to San José jets off at 11:15 pm and lands at 6:55 am.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San José is September, where tickets cost C$ 509 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,049 and C$ 711 respectively.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San José is September, where tickets cost C$ 509 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,049 and C$ 711 respectively.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 Los Angeles to San José. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/San-Jose-Juan-Santamaria-Intl-SJO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/San-Jose-Juan-Santamaria-Intl-SJO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to San José?

Accepted Answer

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 San José with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/San-Jose-Juan-Santamaria-Intl-SJO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to San José?

Accepted Answer

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 San José from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/San-Jose-Juan-Santamaria-Intl-SJO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to San José?

Accepted Answer

Flights via San Salvador (SAL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 573.

Question 17

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to San José?

Accepted Answer

Guatemala City (GUA) is the top choice – 67% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Los Angeles to San José picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 18

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Los Angeles to San José?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Guatemala City (GUA) often has the shortest layovers from Los Angeles to San José, with an average of 1h 07m.

Question 19

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Los Angeles to San José?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via San Salvador (SAL) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 7h 00m.

Question 20

How often are flights from Los Angeles to San José delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Los Angeles and San José historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 99 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San José flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Hawaiian Airlines has experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with no flights being classified as delayed.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San José flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and San José?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and San José?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Los Angeles to San José were found on Alaska Airlines (C$ 455) and United Airlines (C$ 466).

Question 27

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Los Angeles to San José were found on Alaska Airlines (C$ 455) and United Airlines (C$ 466).

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to San José, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to San José, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 967, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 967, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San José is September, where tickets cost C$ 509 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,049 and C$ 711 respectively.

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

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 967, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to San José, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Los Angeles to San José were found on Alaska Airlines (C$ 455) and United Airlines (C$ 466).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to San José delayed?

Weekly flights between Los Angeles and San José historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 99 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San José flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San José flights?

Based on our data, Hawaiian Airlines has experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with no flights being classified as delayed.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to San José?

Guatemala City (GUA) is the top choice – 67% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Los Angeles to San José picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to San José?

Flights via San Salvador (SAL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 573.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Los Angeles to San José?

Consider flying via San Salvador (SAL) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 7h 00m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Los Angeles to San José?

If you prefer a quick connection, Guatemala City (GUA) often has the shortest layovers from Los Angeles to San José, with an average of 1h 07m.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and San José?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and San José per day?

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to San José take?

The duration of a direct flight to San José from Los Angeles is typically 5h 39m. The journey crosses a distance of 7,047 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to San José?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 3:45 pm and will be landing in San José at 11:28 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to San José?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to San José jets off at 11:15 pm and lands at 6:55 am.

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

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to San José was C$ 208 for a one-way ticket and C$ 455 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Los Angeles to San José.

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

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

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 San José with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to San José?

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 San José from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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