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$136+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to California

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SJO — LAX
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to California (USCA). 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 January 30, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$237
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$136
(United Airlines)

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Average price

$402

Good round-trip deal

$393 or less

Good one-way deal

$235 or less
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to California
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San José to California
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/46:30 amSJO - ONT
1 stop17h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/186:00 amONT - SJO
1 stop12h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/318:45 amSJO - SMF
2 stops29h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/87:00 amSMF - SJO
1 stop27h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/107:45 amSJO - BUR
2 stops30h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/253:24 pmBUR - SJO
2 stops28h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$219
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Fri 4/2511:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/811:04 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$239
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/145:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop17h 04mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 3/1711:07 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop23h 10mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/29$240
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1812:50 amSJO - LAX
2 stops21h 07mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/265:35 amLAX - SJO
2 stops17h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$268
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1212:26 pmSJO - BUR
2 stops21h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/187:58 pmBUR - SJO
2 stops14h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$277
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/261:08 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop23h 02mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 3/3011:49 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop9h 25mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/30$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/36:30 amSJO - RNO
2 stops16h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/246:41 pmRNO - SJO
2 stops23h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/46:15 amSJO - SMF
1 stop15h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/312:18 amSMF - SJO
1 stop11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$333
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/33:06 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop9h 30mCopa Airlines
Sun 2/91:07 amLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 01mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/30$336
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Wed 2/121:25 pmSJO - LAS
3 stops23h 11mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/198:01 amLAS - SJO
2 stops25h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$339

Find flights from San José to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/4

11:15 am-10:14 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/7

11:04 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop23h 13m

$237

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/14

5:30 am-9:34 pm

1 stop17h 04m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/17

11:07 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$240

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/18

12:50 am-8:57 pm

2 stops21h 07m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/26

5:35 am-11:50 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$268

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

11:15 am-11:10 am

1 stop24h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

11:49 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$283

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/26

5:30 am-9:27 am

2 stops28h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/9

10:42 am-10:11 am

2 stops22h 29m

$317

San JoséOntario

SJO - ONT

SJOONT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/12

8:45 am-9:57 pm

1 stop15h 12m

Ontario

Sat 3/1

1:44 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops26h 32m

$324

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/22

5:52 am-11:40 pm

1 stop18h 48m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/27

12:14 pm-8:20 am

1 stop19h 06m

$336

San JoséBurbank

SJO - BUR

SJOBUR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/19

11:30 am-7:17 am

2 stops20h 47m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 3/25

12:32 pm-11:21 am

2 stops21h 49m

$338

San JoséLas Vegas

SJO - LAS

SJOLAS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/12

1:25 pm-10:36 am

3 stops23h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/19

8:01 am-11:24 am

2 stops25h 23m

$339

San JoséOakland

SJO - OAK

SJOOAK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/29

3:31 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Oakland

Tue 4/1

12:11 pm-11:21 am

2 stops22h 10m

$340

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Travel insights for flights from San José to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to California (average of $246). Flying from San José, San José Province to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to California

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

The most flights from SJO to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines from San José to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to California?

    For a flight from San José to California, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $136. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Volaris Costa Rica, as they are both options that can get you from San José, San José Province to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San José, San José Province to California?

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

    Before booking your flight to California from San José, San José Province, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (100%), KLM (94%), Delta( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to California? While on average our users pay $1,197, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $187. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $233.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to California 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 California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to California (average of $246). Flying from San José, San José Province to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from San José to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San José to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$103Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$122Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$134Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$193Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$215Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$220Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AviancaCheapest$222Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$225Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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