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

Over the past year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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

About 13% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

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

Thursday 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.

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

Flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.

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

For as low as $668, Southwest can have you in San José from Los Angeles in 18h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4379 km.

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

Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $458. Another option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at $465 round trip. Copa Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Thursday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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.

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).

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

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 (90%), Alaska Airlines (90%), United Airlines( 67%).

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 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 2 different airlines. 11h 56m is how long a flight from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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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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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of $577). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $971). 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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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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to San José flights typically cost between $530 and $854 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $655 on Southwest (21 Oct–28 Oct).

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

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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 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 2 different airlines. 11h 56m 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 flight route?
Flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San José?
For as low as $668, Southwest can have you in San José from Los Angeles in 18h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4379 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to San José round-trip?
Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $458. Another option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at $465 round trip. Copa Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San José?
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 (90%), Alaska Airlines (90%), United Airlines( 67%).
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San José?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of $577). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $971). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San José?

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.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to SJO?

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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to San José flights typically cost between $530 and $854 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $655 on Southwest (21 Oct–28 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Thursday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

About 13% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

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

Thursday 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.

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

Over the past year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Los Angeles to San José flights typically cost between $530 and $854 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $655 on Southwest (21 Oct–28 Oct).