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

About 7% of weekly flights between San José and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 160 minutes.

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

Over the past year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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 Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

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

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 13h 19m. There are 4379 km between San José and Los Angeles. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Weekly flight availability from San José to Los Angeles

The most flights from SJO to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (1 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 Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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: United Airlines (100%), American Airlines (93%), Alaska Airlines( 93%).

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 66 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 $541). Flying from San José to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $868). 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?

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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $592 and $883 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $732 on Southwest (22 Jan–31 Jan).

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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 13h 19m. 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 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: United Airlines (100%), American Airlines (93%), Alaska Airlines( 93%).
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 $541). Flying from San José to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $868). 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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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 66 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?

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

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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $592 and $883 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $732 on Southwest (22 Jan–31 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from San José to Los Angeles

The most flights from SJO to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (1 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 San José to Los Angeles delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between San José and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 160 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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San José to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $592 and $883 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $732 on Southwest (22 Jan–31 Jan).