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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from C$ 199

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 March 2026.

Tue 13/1011:55 a.m.
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/104:18 p.m.
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 398
Tue 21/411:55 a.m.
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/54:18 p.m.
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 399
Thu 1/109:00 a.m.
LAX
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 51m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 6/107:00 a.m.
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 5/3C$ 402
Tue 4/89:55 a.m.
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop13h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/87:00 a.m.
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 404
Sat 21/1112:46 a.m.
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop21h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/114:18 p.m.
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3C$ 407
Tue 22/911:55 a.m.
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/97:00 a.m.
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3C$ 413
Mon 9/312:51 a.m.
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/32:39 p.m.
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop7h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3C$ 417
Mon 9/312:51 a.m.
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/35:30 a.m.
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop16h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 422
Tue 22/99:00 a.m.
LAX
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 51m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sun 27/97:00 a.m.
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/3C$ 429

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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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 399

One-way from

C$ 199

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 697

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,913 or less
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  • 30h 01m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
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  • 28/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 04m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/6

11:55 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/6

4:18 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop18h 57m

C$ 494

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 21/5

11:55 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/5

4:18 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop18h 57m

C$ 514

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 23/7

11:55 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/7

4:18 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop18h 57m

C$ 518

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 16/4

11:55 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/4

4:18 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop18h 57m

C$ 540

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 14/5

11:55 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

4:18 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop18h 57m

C$ 541

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 21/5

11:55 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/5

7:00 a.m.-6:16 p.m.

Nonstop12h 16m

C$ 567

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

11:55 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

7:00 a.m.-6:16 p.m.

Nonstop12h 16m

C$ 570

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 3/6

9:00 a.m.-9:51 p.m.

Nonstop11h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/6

4:18 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop18h 57m

C$ 578

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

11:59 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

1 stop18h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

6:00 a.m.-11:21 a.m.

Nonstop6h 21m

C$ 600
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

10:15 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

1 stop8h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/4

6:00 a.m.-11:21 a.m.

Nonstop6h 21m

C$ 600

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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?

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 6 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to San José, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of C$ 206). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 396). 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?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to San José as you normally would.

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

    The Los Angeles Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Volaris Costa Rica can get you from Los Angeles to San José in just under 11h 56m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Los Angeles and San José are separated by a distance of 4379 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Consider American Airlines (92%), Alaska Airlines (92%) or United Airlines (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San José.

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

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 2,009 for a flight from Los Angeles to San José. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 1,913 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at C$ 509.

  • 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of C$ 206). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 396). 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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