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$166+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO)

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LAX — SJO
dic. 23 — dic. 301
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The best prices from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$270
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$166
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$688
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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
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/2812:03 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop20h 14mVolaris El Salvador
lun. 12/3011:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop25h 18mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/18$332
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/3012:24 amLAX - SJO
1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines
vie. 9/199:51 amSJO - LAX
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$450
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mar. 12/3111:00 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 44mDelta
mié. 1/158:25 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/17$502
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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. 12/302:02 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/1111:59 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
lun. 12/167:20 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop15h 57mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/236:40 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$516
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/3011:55 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops22h 59mSpirit Airlines
dom. 1/121:57 amSJO - LAX
2 stops15h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$567
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/307:30 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop26h 28mLufthansa
jue. 1/26:40 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 12/18$593
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/261:20 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop9h 08mJetBlue
vie. 1/31:14 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop12h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 12/18$611
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mar. 12/1712:58 amLAX - SJO
1 stop12h 50mCopa Airlines
mar. 12/248:07 amSJO - LAX
1 stop16h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$631
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/187:55 amLAX - SJO
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
mié. 12/251:40 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops19h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$712
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/2411:40 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop17h 15mAvianca
mar. 1/219:35 amSJO - LAX
1 stop14h 45mAvianca
Deal found 12/17$713

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Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

lun. 3/3

10:07 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop23h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 3/8

3:32 pm-6:19 am

1 stop16h 47m

$270

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

jue. 3/13

12:47 am-10:16 am

1 stop8h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/17

11:15 am-10:56 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$274

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mar. 5/6

11:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops23h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 5/13

12:29 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$300

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

lun. 2/24

10:07 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop23h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 3/2

5:30 am-8:37 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$337

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

sáb. 2/15

1:07 am-1:12 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/19

4:09 am-10:40 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$342

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

sáb. 2/1

10:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop12h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/13

8:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops16h 10m

$377

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

dom. 3/2

10:45 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop18h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 3/7

7:05 am-12:47 am

1 stop19h 42m

$396

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mar. 1/28

4:11 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 1/31

1:12 am-6:00 am

Nonstop6h 48m

$411

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mié. 3/12

11:07 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop23h 01m

$166

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

dom. 2/16

12:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$167

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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 Los Angeles-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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.

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to San José

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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 December 13, 2024.

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 90 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 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 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight at noon.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Avianca, Volaris El Salvador and American Airlines 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.
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8.5

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9,552 reviews
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9,552 reviews

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8.5

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8.0

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8.0
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9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

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7.1

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8.5

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8.0

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8.2

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7.9

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8.0
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9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

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7.1

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8.5

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8.0

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8.2

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7.9

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1 / 10

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9,059 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

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 5h 41m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Los Angeles to Juan Santamaria Intl offered by 13 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 El Salvador. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $276 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Copa Airlines, starting at $310 and $342 round-trip. Volaris El Salvador is 37% 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 $166 on Volaris Costa Rica. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $167 and Spirit Airlines from $168 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 Air France (90%), KLM (88%) and Delta (88%).

  • 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 $1,121, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $173. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $220.

  • 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 $39 per day.

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

    Most Panama City visitors opt to spend their time at Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Soberania National Park. Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Soberania National Park are located about 14.7 mi, 15.1 mi, and 18.4 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Panama City Tocumen Intl for an average daily rate of $12 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • 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 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 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$106Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$160Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$173Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$194Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$217Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$231Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$236Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$284Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$310Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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