How long does a flight from Los Angeles to San José take?

The duration of a direct flight to San José from Los Angeles is typically 5h 35m . The journey crosses a distance of 7,047 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and San José per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in San José, with an average flight time of 5h 40m. The most common departure time is 5:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to San José was C$ 138 for a one-way ticket and C$ 302 for a round-trip. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and San José?

Los Angeles and San José are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Alaska Airlines (7 flights per week), Delta (2 flights per week), and United Airlines (one flight per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to San José?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 5:08 pm and will be landing in San José at 11:46 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to San José?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to San José jets off at 11:46 pm and lands at 6:29 am.

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and San José?

There are 3 airlines that fly direc from Los Angeles to San José. They are: Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines . The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at C$ 534 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to San José?

All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to San José flight route: Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, and British Airways.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to San José?

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to San José flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to San José?

oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to San José?

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to San José on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to San José?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to San José. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to San José?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to San José?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to San José?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and San José?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Los Angeles to San José were found on Alaska Airlines (C$ 417) and Delta (C$ 452).

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Cheap Flight Deals from Los Angeles to San José (LAX-SJO)

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5:15 p.m. - 11:52 p.m.LAX-SJO

5h 37mdirect

1:06 a.m. - 6:29 a.m.SJO-LAX

6h 23mdirect

C$ 417Alaska Airlines

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Tue, 13 May - Mon, 19 May

5:08 p.m. - 11:46 p.m.LAX-SJO

5h 38mdirect

1:06 a.m. - 6:29 a.m.SJO-LAX

6h 23mdirect

C$ 431Alaska Airlines

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Thu, 15 May - Thu, 22 May

5:08 p.m. - 11:46 p.m.LAX-SJO

5h 38mdirect

1:06 a.m. - 6:29 a.m.SJO-LAX

6h 23mdirect

C$ 433Alaska Airlines

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Fri, 16 May - Mon, 2 Jun

11:25 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.LAX-SJO

5h 35mdirect

7:25 a.m. - 12:43 p.m.SJO-LAX

6h 18mdirect

C$ 452Delta

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Fri, 9 May - Sat, 17 May

6:52 p.m. - 10:37 a.m.LAX-SJO

14h 45m2 stops

11:32 a.m. - 6:54 a.m.SJO-LAX

20h 22m2 stops

C$ 524Spirit Airlines

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Thu, 12 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun

1:10 p.m. - 10:39 p.m.LAX-SJO

8h 29m1 stop

6:00 a.m. - 11:17 a.m.SJO-LAX

6h 17mdirect

C$ 527United Airlines

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Thu, 22 May - Sat, 24 May

1:56 a.m. - 9:53 p.m.LAX-SJO

18h 57m1 stop

10:57 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.SJO-LAX

13h 33m1 stop

C$ 539Copa Airlines

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Thu, 8 May - Mon, 12 May

11:00 p.m. - 5:56 a.m.LAX-SJO

5h 56mdirect

7:26 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.SJO-LAX

6h 09mdirect

C$ 541Delta

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Fri, 25 Jul - Sat, 2 Aug

1:59 a.m. - 1:54 p.m.LAX-SJO

10h 55m1 stop

6:07 p.m. - 12:31 p.m.SJO-LAX

19h 24m1 stop

C$ 545Copa Airlines

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Fri, 25 Jul - Sat, 2 Aug

11:25 p.m. - 11:55 a.m.LAX-SJO

11h 30m1 stop

6:00 a.m. - 11:17 a.m.SJO-LAX

6h 17mdirect

C$ 553United Airlines

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Sat, 24 May - Sun, 1 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to San José

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.

KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.

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For a smooth departure, book parking in advance at LAX to secure the best rates and avoid full lots.

SJO

Upon arrival at SJO, arrange ground transportation in advance for a smoother exit, as hotel shuttles can be convenient and cost-effective.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to San José flights

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Airlines

If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to San José, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San José?

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San José is September, where tickets cost C$ 532 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 983 and C$ 740 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San José?

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to San José, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low season	October
High season	December
Cheapest flight	C$ 191

Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)

Most popular time to fly (52% more expensive on average)

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When to book flights from Los Angeles to San José

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Estimated round-trip price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San José?
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to San José was C$ 138 for a one-way ticket and C$ 302 for a round-trip.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to San José?
All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to San José flight route: Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, and British Airways.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to San José?
The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to San José flight route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to San José?
oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.
On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to San José?
There are direct flights from Los Angeles to San José on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to San José?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to San José.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to San José?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to San José?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to San José?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 174 or less one-way and C$ 529 or less round-trip.

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Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Tuesday

Air France,Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Air France,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Friday

Air France,Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Air France,Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Air France,Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Air France,Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Air France,Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Air France,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

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See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9911 reviews

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I paid an extra $100 for a seat upgrade including complimentary drinks, no drinks were served due to a few minutes of minor turbulence. They said they would return, they didn’t’. Sad…

2.0 MediocreGreg, Apr 2025LAX - SJD

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to San José?

If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to San José, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San José?

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San José is September, where tickets cost C$ 532 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 983 and C$ 740 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San José?

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to San José, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Los Angeles to San José were found on Alaska Airlines (C$ 417) and Delta (C$ 452).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and San José?

Los Angeles and San José are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Alaska Airlines (7 flights per week), Delta (2 flights per week), and United Airlines (one flight per week).

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and San José?

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and San José?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and San José per day?

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to San José take?

The duration of a direct flight to San José from Los Angeles is typically 5h 35m. The journey crosses a distance of 7,047 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to San José?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 5:08 pm and will be landing in San José at 11:46 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to San José?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to San José jets off at 11:46 pm and lands at 6:29 am.

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When to book flights from Los Angeles to San José

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to San José

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

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to San José?

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to San José?

Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to San José?

On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to San José?

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to San José?

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to San José?

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to San José?

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to San José?

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to San José

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to San José?

Top airline flying from Los Angeles to San José

Everything you need to know for your flight from Los Angeles to San José

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