What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to San José delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San José flights?

Over the past year, Alaska Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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

The 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?

Copa Airlines and JetBlue can get you from Los Angeles to San José in just under 9h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 11m. Los Angeles and San José are separated by a distance of 4379 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, 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).

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

On average you can expect to pay C$ 2,074 for a flight from Los Angeles to San José. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 1,975 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at C$ 831.

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.

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Average price	C$ 937
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San José?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to San José, you should look to book at least 79 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of C$ 602). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,043). 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?

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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to San José flights typically cost between C$ 742 and C$ 1,043 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 787 on Southwest (27 Nov-3 Dec).

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How popular is this Los Angeles to San José flight route?
The 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?
Copa Airlines and JetBlue can get you from Los Angeles to San José in just under 9h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 11m. Los Angeles and San José are separated by a distance of 4379 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José?
On average you can expect to pay C$ 2,074 for a flight from Los Angeles to San José. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 1,975 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at C$ 831.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of C$ 602). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,043). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San José?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to San José, you should look to book at least 79 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?

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

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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to San José flights typically cost between C$ 742 and C$ 1,043 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 787 on Southwest (27 Nov-3 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José

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

How often are flights from Los Angeles to San José delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San José flights?

Over the past year, Alaska Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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Los Angeles to San José flights typically cost between C$ 742 and C$ 1,043 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 787 on Southwest (27 Nov-3 Dec).