Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from C$ 210

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
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 Monday or Tuesday 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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 420

One-way from

C$ 210

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 682

Good round-trip deal

C$ 526 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 9/11-10/11
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 13m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 04m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 194 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 29 July 2025.

Sun 9/114:45 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 53mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/111:58 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 420
Mon 29/95:25 a.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop12h 30mSouthwest
Tue 30/98:50 a.m.SJO - LAX
1 stop11h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 29/7C$ 440
Tue 11/1111:05 a.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop18h 28mCopa Airlines
Mon 17/114:08 a.m.SJO - LAX
1 stop13h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 479
Sat 9/810:41 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 16/86:00 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 565
Mon 8/99:22 p.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 33mJetBlue
Thu 18/91:00 p.m.SJO - LAX
1 stop11h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 29/7C$ 594

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Los Angeles

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 9/11

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

Nonstop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/11

1:58 a.m.-6:18 a.m.

Nonstop6h 20m

C$ 420

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

8:50 a.m.-7:20 p.m.

1 stop11h 30m

C$ 514

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

12:05 p.m.-7:33 a.m.

1 stop18h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/11

11:00 a.m.-10:34 p.m.

1 stop13h 34m

C$ 548

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 9/8

10:41 p.m.-5:30 a.m.

Nonstop5h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/8

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

Nonstop6h 20m

C$ 565

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

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

1 stop13h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/9

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

1 stop11h 13m

C$ 594

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 10/9

11:10 p.m.-11:14 a.m.

2 stops35h 04m

C$ 210

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 29/8

12:00 p.m.-7:04 p.m.

Nonstop6h 04m

C$ 219

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

12:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop9h 45m

C$ 254

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 30/12

11:05 a.m.-8:19 a.m.

1 stop19h 14m

C$ 267

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:05 p.m.-10:32 p.m.

1 stop8h 27m

C$ 271

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 25 July 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 29 July 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 20% 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 29 July 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 29 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from Los Angeles to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • 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$ 420. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from C$ 514, and Copa Airlines, from C$ 548. Alaska Airlines is priced at 35% 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$ 210 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from C$ 219 and Avianca from C$ 254 one-way.

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

    Consider United Airlines (100%), Air France (93%) or KLM (89%) 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$ 527 for a flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 241 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at C$ 2,244.

  • 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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