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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from $215

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$414

One-way from

$215

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$778

Good round-trip deal

$523 or less
Volaris El Salvador
  • Volaris El Salvador
  • 13/8-20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 53m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 30/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 14m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($231 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 1 July 2025.

Wed 13/823:33LAX - SJO
1 stop19h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/814:42SJO - LAX
1 stop21h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$414
Tue 12/805:45LAX - SJO
2 stops27h 47mSpirit Airlines
Fri 22/812:18SJO - LAX
2 stops20h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/6$476
Wed 29/1016:58LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 53mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/1102:00SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$496
Thu 18/900:56LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/913:30SJO - LAX
1 stop11h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6$519
Sat 1/1112:05LAX - SJO
1 stop18h 29mCopa Airlines
Thu 6/1118:07SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 30/6$551
Tue 12/822:49LAX - SJO
Nonstop7h 39mVolaris Costa Rica
Fri 22/814:37SJO - LAX
Nonstop7h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 30/6$620
Thu 21/822:15LAX - SJO
1 stop12h 40mJetBlue
Thu 28/813:00SJO - LAX
1 stop11h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 30/6$668

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Los Angeles

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 13/8

23:33-20:19

1 stop19h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/8

14:42-10:49

1 stop21h 07m

$414

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

05:45-10:32

2 stops27h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/8

12:18-07:43

2 stops20h 25m

$476

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 29/10

16:58-23:51

Nonstop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/11

02:00-07:16

Nonstop6h 16m

$496

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 18/9

00:56-12:26

1 stop10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 28/9

13:30-23:38

1 stop11h 08m

$519

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

12:05-07:34

1 stop18h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

18:07-12:02

1 stop19h 55m

$551

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

22:49-07:28

Nonstop7h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/8

14:37-21:11

Nonstop7h 34m

$620

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 21/8

22:15-11:55

1 stop12h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/8

13:00-23:59

1 stop11h 59m

$668

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 30/9

01:45-18:59

1 stop16h 14m

$215

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 29/8

12:00-19:04

Nonstop6h 04m

$227

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 12/7

22:41-05:30

Nonstop5h 49m

$293

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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, 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 27 June 2025.

Booking 79 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 1 July 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 at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 61% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 July 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 1 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to San José, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.
  • 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 are 3 daily flights to San José from 1 airline. 5h 35m 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?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $476, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $215 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Copa Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $227 and $293, respectively.

  • 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: Air France (96%), United Airlines (93%), KLM( 91%).

  • 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 $523, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $495. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $676.

  • 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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Top airline flying from Los Angeles to San José

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$387Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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