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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from C$ 190

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or August, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 431

One-way from

C$ 190

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 701

Good round-trip deal

C$ 523 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 172 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 22/10-29/10
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 08m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 17/8
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 04m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 185 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2025.

Wed 22/1012:08 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 52mAlaska Airlines
Wed 29/101:11 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 431
Wed 13/88:50 a.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop12h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/86:00 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 438
Wed 13/85:20 a.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop12h 35mSouthwest
Wed 20/81:40 p.m.SJO - LAX
2 stops19h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/6C$ 444
Wed 23/77:20 p.m.LAX - SJO
2 stops14h 51mSpirit Airlines
Wed 30/711:24 a.m.SJO - LAX
2 stops24h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 491
Sat 1/1112:13 p.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop18h 48mCopa Airlines
Wed 5/114:13 a.m.SJO - LAX
1 stop13h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 521
Mon 30/612:37 a.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/84:13 p.m.SJO - LAX
1 stop16h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 548
Tue 21/109:25 p.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 30mJetBlue
Wed 29/101:00 p.m.SJO - LAX
1 stop11h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 11/6C$ 619
Fri 13/611:10 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mDelta
Sat 21/67:25 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/6C$ 626
Tue 1/74:26 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop6h 04mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 31/712:50 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 763
Mon 16/66:00 a.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/711:59 p.m.SJO - LAX
2 stops23h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 768

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

12:08 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/10

1:11 a.m.-6:27 a.m.

Nonstop6h 16m

C$ 431

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 13/8

8:50 a.m.-10:39 p.m.

1 stop12h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/8

6:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

Nonstop6h 20m

C$ 438

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 13/8

5:20 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

1 stop12h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/8

1:40 p.m.-7:45 a.m.

2 stops19h 05m

C$ 444

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 23/7

7:20 p.m.-11:11 a.m.

2 stops14h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/7

11:24 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops24h 01m

C$ 491

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

12:13 p.m.-8:01 a.m.

1 stop18h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/11

4:13 a.m.-4:06 p.m.

1 stop13h 53m

C$ 521

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 30/6

12:37 a.m.-1:52 p.m.

1 stop12h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/8

4:13 p.m.-7:19 a.m.

1 stop16h 06m

C$ 548

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 21/10

9:25 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop13h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/10

1:00 p.m.-11:17 p.m.

1 stop11h 17m

C$ 619

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 25/7

11:10 p.m.-5:58 a.m.

Nonstop5h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/8

7:25 a.m.-12:27 p.m.

Nonstop6h 02m

C$ 626

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

4:26 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop6h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 31/7

12:50 a.m.-6:03 a.m.

Nonstop6h 13m

C$ 763

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

4:26 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop6h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/8

11:59 p.m.-8:09 a.m.

1 stop9h 10m

C$ 849

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San José. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Los Angeles to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San José from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to San José from 1 airline. 6h 55m is how long a flight from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San José, San José Province flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province round-trip from C$ 431. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from C$ 438, and Southwest, from C$ 444. Alaska Airlines is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 190 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from C$ 197 and Avianca from C$ 202 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province?

    Consider United Airlines (93%), American Airlines (87%) or Alaska Airlines (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 348 for a flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 172 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at C$ 756.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 528AverageC$ 680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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