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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from C$ 263

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
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 27 July 2026.

Tue 22/98:40 a.m.
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Sun 27/912:35 p.m.
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop11h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 25/7C$ 810
Wed 18/113:17 p.m.
LAX
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 23/111:50 a.m.
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/7C$ 816
Sun 25/1010:00 p.m.
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop13h 59m
JetBlue
Tue 3/113:05 p.m.
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop10h 52m
JetBlue
Deal found 27/7C$ 820
Thu 20/85:10 a.m.
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop12h 30m
Southwest
Sat 29/81:15 p.m.
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 25/7C$ 823
Wed 16/98:40 a.m.
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Tue 22/99:00 a.m.
SJO
-
LAX
2 stops13h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 23/7C$ 824
Mon 30/1110:15 p.m.
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop13h 00m
Southwest
Fri 11/122:10 p.m.
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 22/7C$ 826
Fri 27/114:59 p.m.
LAX
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/121:46 a.m.
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/7C$ 830
Tue 25/86:45 a.m.
LAX
-
SJO
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Sat 29/81:15 p.m.
SJO
-
LAX
2 stops19h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 23/7C$ 833
Sat 19/912:50 a.m.
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Sun 27/912:35 p.m.
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop11h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 23/7C$ 834
Mon 30/1110:15 p.m.
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop13h 00m
Southwest
Sat 5/122:40 p.m.
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 24/7C$ 836
Sat 28/114:59 p.m.
LAX
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 4/121:46 a.m.
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/7C$ 837

Find 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 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 810

One-way from

C$ 263

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 871

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,987 or less
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  • Southwest
  • 22/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 50m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
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  • Southwest
  • 7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 20m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 22/8

5:35 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops11h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/8

1:15 p.m.-7:20 a.m.

2 stops19h 05m

C$ 882

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 19/9

12:48 p.m.-7:49 p.m.

Nonstop6h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/10

7:00 a.m.-12:23 p.m.

Nonstop6h 23m

C$ 907

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/12

4:43 p.m.-12:26 a.m.

Nonstop5h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/12

1:46 a.m.-6:14 a.m.

Nonstop6h 28m

C$ 929

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 23/11

4:59 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

Nonstop5h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/11

1:50 a.m.-6:24 a.m.

Nonstop6h 34m

C$ 943

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/1

11:20 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/1

7:05 a.m.-10:04 p.m.

1 stop16h 59m

C$ 976

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/1

10:42 p.m.-6:25 a.m.

Nonstop5h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/1

1:15 a.m.-9:11 a.m.

1 stop9h 56m

C$ 1,027

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 7/11

10:42 p.m.-6:25 a.m.

Nonstop5h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/11

8:45 a.m.-4:23 p.m.

1 stop9h 38m

C$ 1,041

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 7/8

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

Nonstop5h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/8

6:40 a.m.-7:34 a.m.

1 stop25h 54m

C$ 1,136

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 21/8

11:49 a.m.-6:50 p.m.

Nonstop6h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 30/8

7:19 a.m.-12:33 p.m.

Nonstop6h 14m

C$ 1,202
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 29/12

4:59 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/1

1:45 a.m.-6:00 a.m.

Nonstop6h 15m

C$ 1,274

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to San José, you should look to book at least 30 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of C$ 542). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 969). 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 27 July 2026.

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$ 544 and C$ 905 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 810 on Southwest (22 Sep-27 Sep).

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.

  • 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?

    Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and Delta can get you from Los Angeles to San José in just under 5h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 45m. 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 most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San José?

    Consider American Airlines (97%), Alaska Airlines (97%) or United Airlines (82%) 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$ 2,087 for a flight from Los Angeles to San José. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 1,987 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at C$ 930.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of C$ 542). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 969). 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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