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Flights from San José to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Los Angeles?

The average price of all flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province 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, San José Province to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost C$ 505 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 622 and C$ 618 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

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

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from San José, San José Province and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 6h 24m. The most common departure time is 12:00 a.m. and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 11 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 27% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San José, San José Province at 12:33 am and will be landing in Los Angeles at 6:00 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles jets off at 7:45 am and lands at 1:04 pm.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San José to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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.

  • 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, Spirit Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, JetBlue, and Iberia.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Los Angeles

  • 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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San José to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Top airline flying from San José to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
AviancaOverall score based on 3876 reviews
6.4Food
6.8Entertainment
8.0Crew
7.4Comfort
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

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.

4.0 OkayAdriana, Apr. 2024SAL - SFO
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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.

Seat space was terrible no food on a six hour flight

There was no bag included in the reservation. The price was double. Not properly advertised

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

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

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

The worst airline, the crew so mean and rude, everything was a nightmare, if I start to write, I'll never end

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San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

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