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$132+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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SJO — LAX
nov. 25 — dic. 21
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in May or September, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
mar. 11/263:31 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop17h 01mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/2812:03 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop20h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$263
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
dom. 12/151:49 amSJO - LAX
2 stops20h 41mSpirit Airlines
lun. 1/139:20 amLAX - SJO
2 stops13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
jue. 12/52:20 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop11h 26mUnited Airlines
sáb. 12/75:50 amLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$326
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/1611:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop25h 18mVolaris
jue. 1/911:47 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop8h 30mVolaris
Deal found 11/18$343
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
vie. 11/2210:55 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 45mCopa Airlines
lun. 11/259:04 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop8h 31mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/19$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
mié. 11/203:35 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop20h 43mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/276:20 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$384
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/148:30 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop19h 10mAvianca
vie. 1/241:55 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Deal found 11/19$418
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/251:14 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop12h 45mJetBlue
sáb. 1/48:55 amLAX - SJO
1 stop13h 33mJetBlue
Deal found 11/19$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/58:30 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 19mDelta
dom. 12/811:15 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/19$479

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San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/9

11:15 am-10:17 pm

1 stop13h 02m

Los Angeles

vie. 2/21

10:07 pm-7:15 am

1 stop7h 08m

$239

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/2

11:15 am-10:17 pm

1 stop13h 02m

Los Angeles

mar. 2/18

11:47 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$246

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/29

1:57 am-5:57 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Los Angeles

sáb. 2/8

11:20 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops11h 06m

$262

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 11/26

3:31 pm-6:32 am

1 stop17h 01m

Los Angeles

jue. 11/28

12:03 pm-10:17 am

1 stop20h 14m

$263

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/1

8:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops16h 10m

Los Angeles

lun. 3/3

1:55 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$343

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 1/27

1:12 am-6:00 am

Nonstop6h 48m

Los Angeles

mar. 2/25

4:12 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

$359

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 1/27

4:09 am-11:30 am

1 stop9h 21m

Los Angeles

mar. 3/11

12:25 pm-7:34 am

1 stop18h 09m

$362

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 11/25

12:35 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop12h 42m

Los Angeles

sáb. 12/7

11:00 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$375

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 11/24

6:30 am-1:46 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Los Angeles

mié. 11/27

12:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$395

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 12/9

5:30 am-8:37 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$132

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Los Angeles in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José, San José Province-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Los Angeles

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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 round-trip flight from San José to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to Los Angeles. 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

The most flights from SJO to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

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 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated noviembre 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Volaris, Volaris El Salvador and Alaska Airlines from San José to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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9,461 reviews
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9,461 reviews

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8.0

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7.1

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7.9

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8.5

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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Very good
8,756 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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7.2

Boarding

8.2

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8.5

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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1,785 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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3,394 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Los Angeles?

    To fly from San José to Los Angeles, you need to book a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX). Nonstop flights to Los Angeles from San José Juan Santamaria Intl take 6h 19m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles offered by 12 different airlines.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles round-trip?

    According to our current data, Volaris ($239), Volaris El Salvador ($246), and Spirit Airlines ($262) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles. Volaris is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $132 on Volaris. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $143 and Spirit Airlines from $160 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles consider choosing Delta (100%), United Airlines (100%) or American Airlines (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles is $203. On average you can expect to pay $1,008. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $173.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in San Salvador?

    Most San Salvador visitors opt to spend their time at Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center. Travelers on a layover in San Salvador can visit Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center, by traveling 19.7 mi, 19.7 mi, and 20.1 mi, respectively after landing at San Salvador El Salvador Intl. Those on a layover in San Salvador in need of a rental car can book one at San Salvador El Salvador Intl for about $37.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Panama City?

    Panama City travelers tend to visit Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Soberania National Park more than any other attractions. Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Soberania National Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 14.7 mi, 15.1 mi, and 18.4 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Those landing in Panama City looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $16 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San José, San José Province to Los Angeles flights?

  • 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 vacation 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Los Angeles

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San José to Los Angeles. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$98Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$122Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$134Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$190Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$194Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$206Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$218Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$264Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$327Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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