San José

$118+ Cheap flights from California to San José (SJO)

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LAX — SJO
nov. 26 — dic. 31
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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. 12/1012:24 amLAX - SJO
1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/1511:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$284
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/67:59 amLAX - SJO
2 stops14h 54mSpirit Airlines
vie. 12/131:24 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops19h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$303
This Kissandfly.com 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/3010:44 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 41mVolaris El Salvador
dom. 12/811:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 02mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 11/20$316
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2810:55 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop10h 30mAvianca
jue. 12/55:05 amSJO - LAX
1 stop18h 30mAvianca
Deal found 11/20$350
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/77:15 amLAX - SJO
1 stop14h 43mUnited Airlines
sáb. 12/146:40 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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. 11/2712:54 amLAX - SJO
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
jue. 12/53:35 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$365
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mié. 11/2712:24 amLAX - SJO
1 stop11h 33mVolaris
sáb. 12/73:32 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop9h 45mVolaris
Deal found 11/21$367
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mié. 12/45:25 amOAK - SJO
2 stops17h 28mSpirit Airlines
jue. 12/121:49 amSJO - OAK
2 stops23h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$376
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mar. 12/101:48 pmSNA - SJO
2 stops19h 40mSpirit Airlines
lun. 12/161:49 amSJO - SNA
2 stops22h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$387
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/53:19 pmLAS - SJO
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/94:50 pmSJO - LAS
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$391
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mié. 12/49:43 amBUR - SJO
2 stops13h 10mSpirit Airlines
lun. 12/91:49 amSJO - BUR
2 stops20h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$392
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vie. 12/63:19 pmLAS - SJO
1 stop19h 00mSpirit Airlines
mar. 12/1012:23 pmSJO - LAS
2 stops32h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$394

Find flights from California to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to San José 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.

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Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

jue. 2/20

11:47 pm-10:17 am

1 stop8h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/23

11:15 am-10:17 pm

1 stop13h 02m

$283

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mar. 12/10

12:24 am-1:57 pm

1 stop11h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 12/15

11:15 am-10:17 pm

1 stop13h 02m

$284

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mar. 1/14

9:20 am-12:59 am

2 stops13h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 1/31

1:31 pm-7:39 am

2 stops20h 08m

$285

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

dom. 1/12

11:47 pm-10:17 am

1 stop8h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 1/21

3:32 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$286

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

dom. 3/30

11:06 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop23h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 4/7

5:30 am-9:11 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$287

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 2/4

6:45 am-12:59 am

2 stops16h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/10

1:12 am-4:44 pm

2 stops17h 32m

$319

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

sáb. 3/22

10:07 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 3/26

1:06 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$334

OntarioSan José

ONT - SJO

ONTSJO

Ontario

mar. 2/4

10:30 pm-11:25 am

1 stop10h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/11

3:10 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$337

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

vie. 12/6

12:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 12/8

5:05 am-1:40 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$340

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

sáb. 12/7

7:15 am-11:58 pm

1 stop14h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 12/14

6:40 am-11:07 am

Nonstop6h 27m

$344

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Travel insights for flights from California to San José

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from California to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 CA to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from California to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.

When flying from California to San José, San José Province, 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 California to San José, San José Province

Explore weekly flight availability from California to San José. 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 21, 2024.

The most flights from USCA to SJO are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated noviembre 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Volaris El Salvador, Spirit Airlines and Volaris from California to San José. 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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Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.8
Good
1,779 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $119. Users have also found prices from $123 and $143 on Spirit Airlines and Volaris Costa Rica, respectively.

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to San José, San José Province are KLM (100%), Delta (100%) and Alaska Airlines (98%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $164. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $208 on average our data indicates $1,142 when flying from California to San José, San José Province.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to San José.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from California to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 California to San José

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to San José. 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$106Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$162Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$173Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$201Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$211Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$231Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$231Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$286Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$310Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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