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

• Earliest: departs at 3:17 pm and lands at 9:01 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:27 pm and lands at 5:11 am.

The flight takes about 5h 44m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to San José.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to San José takes 5h 44m, covering 7,048 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San José range from C$ 653 to C$ 994, with an average of C$ 831 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 653 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the C$ 831 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 563 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to C$ 878 for direct.

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

• Alaska Airlines: 90% on time
• United Airlines: 84% on time
• Delta: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to San José flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 826 to C$ 2,991. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• 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.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 425, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 43 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Alamo
• Payless

Flights from Los Angeles to San José usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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 Los Angeles to San José route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to San José most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Los Angeles to San José. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 766 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 887, a difference of C$ 121.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and San José. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• United Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 02m, compared with 8h 17m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 9h 24m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

San José is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, and Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to San José flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; 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:

• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.