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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from C$ 198

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 418

One-way from

C$ 198

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 558
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 30/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 59m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 06m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 200 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 11 September 2025.

Thu 30/101:46 a.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop16h 12mCopa Airlines
Wed 5/118:47 a.m.SJO - LAX
1 stop15h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/9C$ 418
Mon 10/114:45 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 53mAlaska Airlines
Sun 23/111:30 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 450
Tue 16/91:46 a.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop16h 01mCopa Airlines
Wed 24/95:54 p.m.SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/9C$ 455
Tue 7/102:01 a.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 53mCopa Airlines
Wed 15/104:11 a.m.SJO - LAX
1 stop13h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 457
Sun 12/101:46 a.m.LAX - SJO
2 stops14h 06mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/115:50 p.m.SJO - LAX
1 stop20h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 461
Tue 4/1112:55 a.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/118:45 a.m.SJO - LAX
1 stop11h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 471
Tue 7/1010:05 p.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop14h 49mCopa Airlines
Tue 14/108:49 a.m.SJO - LAX
1 stop15h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 473
Tue 16/92:01 a.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 53mCopa Airlines
Wed 17/96:09 p.m.SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 474
Fri 14/114:45 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 53mAlaska Airlines
Thu 20/111:45 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/9C$ 478
Thu 9/101:46 a.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop16h 01mCopa Airlines
Fri 17/109:17 a.m.SJO - LAX
3 stops28h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 479
Thu 18/91:46 a.m.LAX - SJO
2 stops14h 06mCopa Airlines
Thu 25/95:54 p.m.SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 481
Wed 12/116:46 p.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop14h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/116:40 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 485

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

4:45 p.m.-12:38 a.m.

Nonstop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/11

1:55 a.m.-6:15 a.m.

Nonstop6h 20m

C$ 450

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 10/11

4:45 p.m.-12:38 a.m.

Nonstop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/11

1:55 a.m.-6:15 a.m.

Nonstop6h 20m

C$ 450

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 23/9

2:01 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop10h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/10

9:17 a.m.-11:12 p.m.

2 stops14h 55m

C$ 481

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

12:52 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop13h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/11

5:50 p.m.-12:02 p.m.

1 stop20h 12m

C$ 491

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 17/1

12:30 a.m.-12:56 p.m.

1 stop10h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/1

6:30 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

C$ 499

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 29/9

9:22 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop13h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/10

1:00 p.m.-11:13 p.m.

1 stop11h 13m

C$ 525

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 21/9

12:56 a.m.-12:26 p.m.

1 stop10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/12

6:40 a.m.-11:08 a.m.

Nonstop6h 28m

C$ 538

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

4:58 p.m.-11:51 p.m.

Nonstop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/11

1:55 a.m.-6:15 a.m.

Nonstop6h 20m

C$ 540

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 7/11

12:52 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop11h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/11

10:08 a.m.-10:44 p.m.

1 stop14h 36m

C$ 549

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 24/10

2:01 a.m.-1:54 p.m.

1 stop10h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/11

11:00 a.m.-11:39 p.m.

1 stop13h 39m

C$ 549

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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 29 August 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, May 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 11 September 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 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province?

Related info for your journey

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

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province?

    For as low as C$ 450, Alaska Airlines can have you in San José, San José Province from Los Angeles in 5h 53m. The distance from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province is about 4379 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Consider American Airlines (92%), Alaska Airlines (92%) or KLM (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province.

  • 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, May 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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