Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from $224

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$426

One-way from

$224

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$602

Good one-way deal

$291 or less
Volaris El Salvador
  • Volaris El Salvador
  • 6/12-15/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 27m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 12/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 53m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($238 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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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 16 September 2025.

Sat 6/1222:04LAX - SJO
1 stop23h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1216:17SJO - LAX
1 stop20h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$426
Thu 30/1019:35LAX - SJO
2 stops14h 55mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/1113:19SJO - LAX
1 stop10h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/9$479
Wed 29/1016:58LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 53mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/1101:55SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/9$488
Tue 28/1001:46LAX - SJO
1 stop16h 12mCopa Airlines
Tue 4/1104:08SJO - LAX
1 stop13h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/9$489
Thu 30/1012:06LAX - SJO
1 stop8h 45mCopa Airlines
Thu 6/1111:00SJO - LAX
1 stop13h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/9$492
Thu 6/1100:47LAX - SJO
1 stop16h 08mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/1105:49SJO - LAX
1 stop18h 45mCopa Airlines
Deal found 16/9$510
Tue 28/1001:46LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 51mCopa Airlines
Sun 2/1118:07SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/9$512

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Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 30/10

12:06-21:51

1 stop8h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

11:00-22:44

1 stop13h 44m

$492

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

01:25-16:46

2 stops13h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

10:08-22:26

1 stop14h 18m

$500

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

21:04-18:55

1 stop19h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/11

04:08-22:34

1 stop20h 26m

$510

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

01:46-13:53

1 stop11h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

04:08-12:02

1 stop9h 54m

$512

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 2/11

16:45-00:38

Nonstop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/11

01:55-06:15

Nonstop6h 20m

$518

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 26/10

16:58-23:51

Nonstop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/11

01:55-06:15

Nonstop6h 20m

$518

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 31/10

16:52-23:45

Nonstop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/11

01:55-06:15

Nonstop6h 20m

$518

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 29/10

16:58-23:51

Nonstop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/11

01:55-06:15

Nonstop6h 20m

$518

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 29/10

16:58-23:51

Nonstop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/11

01:55-06:15

Nonstop6h 20m

$518

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 13/11

11:05-07:33

1 stop18h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/11

09:17-22:44

2 stops15h 27m

$519

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to San José. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 16 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 52% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 16 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to San José, such as Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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

    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 is 1 daily flight to San José from 1 airline. 7h 13m is how long a flight from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

    For as low as $488, Alaska Airlines can have you in San José, San José Province from Los Angeles in 5h 53m. The distance from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province is about 4379 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Alaska Airlines, at $380, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province.. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province for 46% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Before booking your flight to San José, San José Province from Los Angeles, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (92%), Alaska Airlines (92%), KLM( 80%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $534, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $291. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $1,783.

  • 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 holiday 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.

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$380Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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