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Cheap flights from San José to Los Angeles from $259

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
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 3 December 2025.

Fri 26/1210:00SJO - LAX
1 stop11h 25mJetBlue
Tue 30/1221:00LAX - SJO
1 stop14h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 1/12$508
Fri 5/1211:00SJO - LAX
1 stop13h 34mCopa Airlines
Tue 9/1200:47LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/12$551
Wed 3/1218:07SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 55mCopa Airlines
Mon 8/1221:04LAX - SJO
1 stop9h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 30/11$584
Wed 24/1206:40SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1205:50LAX - SJO
1 stop14h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11$606
Thu 18/1201:30SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 40mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/116:16LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$610
Mon 22/1206:40SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1205:50LAX - SJO
1 stop14h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$612
Tue 23/1206:30SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1205:50LAX - SJO
1 stop14h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$613
Tue 9/1204:08SJO - LAX
1 stop20h 26mCopa Airlines
Thu 8/101:25LAX - SJO
2 stops13h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 30/11$621
Thu 25/1206:40SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/122:44LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$628
Fri 26/1206:40SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1205:50LAX - SJO
1 stop14h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$635
Fri 19/1206:40SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/108:33LAX - SJO
1 stop26h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$636

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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 3 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$400

One-way from

$259

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$746
Volaris El Salvador
  • Volaris El Salvador
  • 26/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 58m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
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Volaris El Salvador
  • Volaris El Salvador
  • 19/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 09m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
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San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

01:16-06:00

Nonstop6h 44m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

16:16-23:59

Nonstop5h 43m

$635

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

00:20-06:00

Nonstop6h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

17:00-23:42

Nonstop5h 42m

$635

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

01:27-06:08

Nonstop6h 41m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/3

16:23-00:07

Nonstop5h 44m

$635

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

00:20-06:00

Nonstop6h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

17:00-23:42

Nonstop5h 42m

$635

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/2

01:16-06:00

Nonstop6h 44m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

16:16-23:59

Nonstop5h 43m

$635

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/2

01:16-06:00

Nonstop6h 44m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

16:23-00:07

Nonstop5h 44m

$635

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

01:27-06:08

Nonstop6h 41m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

16:23-00:07

Nonstop5h 44m

$635

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/1

06:30-16:56

1 stop12h 26m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

00:40-20:39

1 stop17h 59m

$642

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/1

08:45-20:44

1 stop13h 59m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

10:24-20:39

1 stop8h 15m

$642

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/12

14:20-21:36

1 stop9h 16m

Los Angeles

Mon 29/12

18:45-20:39

1 stop23h 54m

$642

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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 28 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 89 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Los Angeles (average of $272). Flying from San José to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 3 December 2025.

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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Related info for your journey

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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 44m. There are 4379 km between San José and Los Angeles. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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 ($190), Alaska Airlines ($228), and United Airlines ($290).

  • 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 (92%), Alaska Airlines (92%), United Airlines( 90%).

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Los Angeles (average of $272). Flying from San José to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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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