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$146+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO)

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LAX — SJO
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO). 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 avril 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$215
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$146
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$487

Good round-trip deal

$388 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 or less
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From Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on avril 22, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 8/2812:24 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/12:37 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$213
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dim. 5/1811:04 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop7h 24mVolaris Costa Rica
sam. 5/242:37 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/22$216
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/2911:49 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop9h 25mVolaris El Salvador
lun. 6/211:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop24h 24mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/22$224
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/135:15 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
mar. 5/201:06 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 5/911:25 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
sam. 5/177:25 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/22$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 4/236:45 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop14h 26mUnited Airlines
sam. 4/266:35 amSJO - LAX
1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/812:45 amLAX - SJO
2 stops11h 10mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/1611:35 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$354
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mar. 5/61:04 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops21h 29mSpirit Airlines
ven. 5/912:28 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops22h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$356
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mer. 5/212:50 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
jeu. 5/293:05 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Deal found 4/22$366

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to San José that are best for you.

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Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

jeu. 8/28

12:24 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 9/1

2:37 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$213

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

dim. 5/18

11:04 pm-7:28 am

1 stop7h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 5/24

2:37 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$216

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

jeu. 5/29

11:49 pm-10:14 am

1 stop9h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 6/2

11:15 am-10:39 am

1 stop24h 24m

$224

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mar. 5/13

5:15 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 5/20

1:06 am-6:29 am

Nonstop6h 23m

$302

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

ven. 5/9

11:25 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 5/17

7:25 am-12:43 pm

Nonstop6h 18m

$327

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

lun. 9/8

12:45 am-12:55 pm

2 stops11h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 9/16

11:35 am-11:53 pm

1 stop13h 18m

$354

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

ven. 5/9

10:30 am-11:33 am

2 stops24h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 5/12

12:28 pm-9:56 am

2 stops22h 28m

$360

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mer. 5/21

2:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 5/29

3:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$366

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

lun. 6/23

10:49 pm-7:28 am

Nonstop7h 39m

$146

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

ven. 5/2

2:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$148

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to San José in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Los Angeles-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Los Angeles-San José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Los Angeles to San José flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Los Angeles to San José trip
Airports
LAX

If lines are long, use the Tom Bradley International Terminal for shorter security lines, especially in the morning and midday.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
SJO

Expect long immigration lines at SJO during peak times, potentially taking over an hour to clear.

Read more about SJOby Marisa Garcia
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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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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San José. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 20 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 Los Angeles to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 LAX to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 avril 22, 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to San José. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 avril 22, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 avril 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Los Angeles to San José. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to San José?

    To fly from Los Angeles to San José, you need to book a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO). Nonstop flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from Los Angeles take 6h 55m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Los Angeles to Juan Santamaria Intl offered by 12 different airlines.

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province is Volaris Costa Rica. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $216 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Volaris El Salvador and Alaska Airlines, starting at $224 and $302 round-trip. Volaris Costa Rica is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $146 on Volaris Costa Rica. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $147 and Delta from $153 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province are United Airlines (100%), Alaska Airlines (80%) and Delta (77%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $820, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $152. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $196.

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

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in San Salvador?

    Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center are currently the most popular points of interest in San Salvador at the moment. Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center can be accessed by traveling approximately 19.7 mi, 19.7 mi, and 20.1 mi, respectively from San Salvador El Salvador Intl. Travelers in need of a car in San Salvador can rent one for about $28 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 Los Angeles to San José

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated avril 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$112Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$169Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$181Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$191Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$227Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$243Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$310Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$325Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$350Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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