Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Los Angeles to San José flights typically cost between $576 and $951 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $527 on Alaska Airlines (2 Mar-8 Mar).

Question 1

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

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Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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About 16% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to San José?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Los Angeles to San José flights typically cost between $576 and $951 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $527 on Alaska Airlines (2 Mar-8 Mar).

Question 6

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

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Flights from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 12 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

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

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For as low as $527, Alaska Airlines can have you in San José from Los Angeles in 5h 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4379 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 8

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to San José round-trip?

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Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $377. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 9

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to San José one-way?

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For one-way options, check prices for Volaris El Salvador. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $135. Users have also found prices from $212 and $281 on Avianca and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

Question 10

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of $226). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $454). 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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Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José

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The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Saturday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 15

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

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Before booking your flight to San José from Los Angeles, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (89%), Alaska Airlines (89%), United Airlines( 86%).

Question 16

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.

Question 17

What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to San José?

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San José from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to San José from 1 airline. 14h 01m is how long a flight from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to San José that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to San José?

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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.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to San José?

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Los Angeles to San José?

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When you search for this flight from Los Angeles to San José, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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Round-trip from	$527
One-way from	$226
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,144

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

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