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$28+ Cheap flights from San Jose to Los Angeles (SJC - LAX)

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SJC — LAX
Dec 28 — Jan 41
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The best prices from San Jose to Los Angeles are usually found in October or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 December 23, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$52
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$28
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$98
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Los Angeles
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/299:24 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/67:04 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$60
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Sun 12/299:24 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/315:05 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$68
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Tue 12/312:49 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 16mFrontier
Mon 1/65:05 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$82
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/305:30 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Fri 1/37:00 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/23$197

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SJC - LAX

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San Jose

Tue 1/21

9:41 am-11:06 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/28

7:32 am-8:46 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$52

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SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Sun 1/12

8:46 am-10:02 am

Nonstop1h 16m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/12

1:37 pm-2:58 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$53

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 2/19

3:28 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/21

10:40 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$62

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 1/15

5:02 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/2

7:00 am-8:22 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$101

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Thu 1/16

6:52 pm-8:16 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/19

8:14 am-9:38 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$131

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Sun 2/2

4:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/7

5:30 am-11:35 am

2 stops6h 05m

$191

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Thu 1/16

9:41 am-11:06 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$28

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 1/1

2:49 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$29

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Sat 2/15

3:41 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$51

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Sun 3/16

10:20 am-11:47 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$79

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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 Jose to Los Angeles in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 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 Jose-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 Jose-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-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 Jose-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Jose to Los Angeles flights

Find out what our experts recommend to make the most of your San Jose to Los Angeles trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, perfect for comfort on short flights.


Spirit's Saver$ Club offers discounts on luggage and seats, maximizing savings.

Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members, enhancing productivity on short flights.


Delta's Comfort Plus seats offer extra legroom and early boarding, ideal for short flights.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing short-haul comfort.


Alaska's Wi-Fi offers a flat fee, ideal for staying connected on short flights.

Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus guarantees an empty middle seat, enhancing comfort.


Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on and seat selection, optimizing value.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Airports
SJC

SJC offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, making it easy to stay connected while waiting for your flight.

Read more about SJCby Daniel Scheffler
LAX

For ground transportation, look for green signs to the free shuttle buses to the LAX-it station for rideshare services.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines and SJC

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from San Jose to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 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 Jose to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from San Jose to Los Angeles 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 SJC to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 December 23, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Jose to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from San Jose 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 December 23, 2024.

The most flights from SJC to LAX are scheduled on a Sunday (72 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 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 December 23, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Delta and Spirit Airlines from San Jose to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

6.3
Okay
8,113 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

6.1
Okay
3,469 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

    To fly from San Jose to Los Angeles, you need to book a flight from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX). Nonstop flights to Los Angeles from San Jose take 1h 16m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 57 outbound flights from San Jose to Los Angeles offered by 10 different airlines.

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

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

    Currently priced at $52, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San Jose to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $53 and $100, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Jose to Los Angeles are Spirit Airlines ($28), Frontier ($29), and Delta ($51).

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

    Consider Sun Country Air (100%), Finnair (100%) or LATAM Airlines (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Jose to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $28. While the most popular route (San Jose - Los Angeles) can be booked for $47 on average our data indicates $757 when flying from San Jose to Los Angeles.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from San Jose to Los Angeles 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 9 airlines flying from San Jose to Los Angeles

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$36Average$73FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$78FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$47Average$91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$93Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$94Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$99Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$107Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$126Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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