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Cheap flights from San José to Los Angeles from $270

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 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San José to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$498

One-way from

$270

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$619
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 5/11-10/11
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 13m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 21/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 51m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San José to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Wed 5/1101:58SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/1116:45LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/8$498
Fri 26/913:30SJO - LAX
1 stop10h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1019:20LAX - SJO
1 stop16h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8$506
Fri 5/910:57SJO - LAX
1 stop13h 05mCopa Airlines
Sun 7/902:01LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/8$507
Wed 10/917:54SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 36mCopa Airlines
Sun 14/901:46LAX - SJO
2 stops14h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/8$515
Thu 18/907:55SJO - LAX
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/919:24LAX - SJO
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/8$520
Mon 22/909:17SJO - LAX
3 stops28h 13mCopa Airlines
Thu 25/912:05LAX - SJO
3 stops27h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/8$523
Tue 28/1001:11SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/1116:45LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8$530
Fri 29/817:54SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 36mCopa Airlines
Tue 9/902:01LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 33mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/8$538
Fri 5/917:54SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 36mCopa Airlines
Sat 13/922:04LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/8$540
Thu 4/917:54SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 36mCopa Airlines
Sun 14/922:04LAX - SJO
2 stops17h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/8$547
Wed 5/1108:45SJO - LAX
1 stop16h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 14/1100:55LAX - SJO
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8$552

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San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

01:58-06:18

Nonstop6h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

16:45-00:38

Nonstop5h 53m

$498

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

01:58-06:18

Nonstop6h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

16:45-00:38

Nonstop5h 53m

$498

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/11

01:58-06:18

Nonstop6h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/11

16:45-00:38

Nonstop5h 53m

$498

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/11

01:58-06:18

Nonstop6h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

16:45-00:38

Nonstop5h 53m

$498

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/11

01:58-06:18

Nonstop6h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

16:45-00:38

Nonstop5h 53m

$498

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/11

01:58-06:18

Nonstop6h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/11

16:45-00:38

Nonstop5h 53m

$498

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 26/9

07:55-16:00

1 stop9h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 30/9

08:45-19:37

1 stop9h 52m

$506

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/9

07:55-16:13

1 stop9h 18m

Los Angeles

Mon 29/9

00:56-12:26

1 stop10h 30m

$506

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/9

13:30-23:36

1 stop11h 06m

Los Angeles

Tue 23/9

08:50-19:37

1 stop9h 47m

$506

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/11

12:35-23:21

1 stop12h 46m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/11

00:55-11:25

1 stop8h 30m

$506

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles (average of $781). Flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,265). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles as you normally would.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    A quick flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles can take about 6h 20m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $498. Airlines will cover a distance of 4379 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from San José, San José Province, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (100%), American Airlines (95%), Alaska Airlines( 95%).

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Los Angeles.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Los Angeles 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 San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles (average of $781). Flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,265). 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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