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Cheap flights from San José to Los Angeles from $302

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 March 2026.

Thu 22/1016:18
SJO
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LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1011:55
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$400
Sun 11/1016:18
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 16/1009:00
LAX
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$419
Tue 11/816:18
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/811:55
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$433
Mon 9/316:06
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/300:51
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$446
Tue 1/916:18
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/909:00
LAX
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$449
Sun 11/1007:00
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Fri 16/1009:00
LAX
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 51m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 5/3$464
Fri 6/316:20
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/300:51
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$471
Wed 22/707:00
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/711:55
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$477
Tue 1/907:00
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 7/909:00
LAX
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 51m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 5/3$494
Sun 8/316:06
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/300:51
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$497
Mon 24/807:00
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/911:55
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$500

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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 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$433

One-way from

$302

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Average price

$582
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  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 01m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
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  • 11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 17m total
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San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/5

00:55-06:33

Nonstop6h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

16:40-23:33

Nonstop5h 53m

$545

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/5

06:00-11:21

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Sat 30/5

22:41-05:30

Nonstop5h 49m

$545

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/5

00:55-06:33

Nonstop6h 38m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

16:40-23:33

Nonstop5h 53m

$545

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

17:51-13:05

1 stop20h 14m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

02:01-16:38

1 stop13h 37m

$549

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/5

06:00-11:21

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Sun 24/5

19:21-22:39

1 stop26h 18m

$554

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/5

13:25-23:44

1 stop11h 19m

Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

00:51-10:11

1 stop8h 20m

$554

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/7

00:30-23:38

1 stop24h 08m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/8

19:21-22:39

1 stop26h 18m

$554

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

07:55-23:07

1 stop16h 12m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/4

10:15-19:37

1 stop8h 22m

$566

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/4

09:00-22:30

2 stops14h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/4

08:45-19:00

1 stop9h 15m

$592

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/4

00:55-06:33

Nonstop6h 38m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

17:00-23:45

Nonstop5h 45m

$598

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

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José 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 27 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 58 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Los Angeles (average of $248). Flying from San José to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 5 March 2026.

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

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

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles.

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

    Departing from San José to Los Angeles will take you 6h 21m. There are 4379 km between San José and Los Angeles. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San José to Los Angeles are Volaris Costa Rica ($176), Alaska Airlines ($212), and United Airlines ($270).

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

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from San José, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (93%), Alaska Airlines (93%), United Airlines( 91%).

  • 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 to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Los Angeles (average of $248). Flying from San José to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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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