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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from $282

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
17 Feb — 24 Feb1
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 12 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$478

One-way from

$282

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$641

Good round-trip deal

$279 or less
5/4-26/4
  • 5/4-26/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 25/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 27m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($249 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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
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Sat 5/414:07LAX - SJO
2 stops20h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/413:07SJO - LAX
1 stop23h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$478
Sun 6/416:29LAX - SJO
1 stop17h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 23/400:55SJO - LAX
2 stops17h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/2$590
Sat 8/322:15LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mDelta
Sat 15/307:25SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 33mDelta
Deal found 11/2$626
Tue 11/211:25LAX - SJO
1 stop18h 43mCopa Airlines
Thu 13/204:09SJO - LAX
1 stop9h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/2$646
Wed 11/618:10LAX - SJO
1 stop15h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/605:30SJO - LAX
1 stop12h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$649
Sat 1/322:55LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 30mAvianca
Sat 8/319:50SJO - LAX
2 stops16h 50mAvianca
Deal found 11/2$711
Tue 13/517:15LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Mon 19/501:06SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/2$721
Sat 19/418:57LAX - SJO
1 stop17h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 23/423:59SJO - LAX
1 stop17h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$764
Mon 28/421:48LAX - SJO
1 stop12h 13mJetBlue
Wed 7/513:00SJO - LAX
1 stop11h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 12/2$774
Thu 31/706:45LAX - SJO
2 stops11h 55mSouthwest
Sun 17/812:35SJO - LAX
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/2$952

Find flights from Los Angeles to San José within your budget

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Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 5/4

14:07-11:21

2 stops20h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/4

13:07-11:23

1 stop23h 16m

$478

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 6/4

16:29-11:21

1 stop17h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/4

00:55-17:21

2 stops17h 26m

$590

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 8/3

22:15-05:53

Nonstop5h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/3

07:25-12:58

Nonstop6h 33m

$626

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 1/3

22:55-11:25

1 stop10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/3

06:05-12:30

1 stop8h 25m

$646

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 11/6

18:10-10:11

1 stop15h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/6

05:30-16:56

1 stop12h 26m

$649

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 13/5

17:15-23:52

Nonstop5h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

01:06-06:29

Nonstop6h 23m

$721

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 19/4

18:57-13:19

1 stop17h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/4

23:59-16:53

1 stop17h 54m

$764

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 28/4

21:48-11:01

1 stop12h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/5

13:00-23:58

1 stop11h 58m

$774

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 17/6

01:56-18:59

1 stop16h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/8

14:29-23:13

1 stop9h 44m

$821

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 31/7

06:45-19:40

2 stops11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/8

12:35-23:20

2 stops11h 45m

$952

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San José

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 February 2025.

Booking 69 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 12 February 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 evening could potentially save you up to 54% 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 12 February 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Saturday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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).

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 12 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Los Angeles to San José to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time