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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from $236

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to San José

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 13 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$450

One-way from

$236

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$597

Good round-trip deal

$535 or less
Volaris Costa Rica
  • Volaris Costa Rica
  • 26/6-3/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 27m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 21/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 14m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($228 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José
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 13 May 2025.

Thu 26/612:19LAX - SJO
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/714:42SJO - LAX
1 stop7h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$450
Fri 12/900:56LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 20/913:30SJO - LAX
1 stop19h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$532
Sat 1/1112:13LAX - SJO
1 stop18h 48mCopa Airlines
Thu 6/1108:07SJO - LAX
1 stop16h 56mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/5$603
Tue 13/517:15LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Mon 19/501:06SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/5$607
Fri 16/513:20LAX - SJO
2 stops9h 15mAvianca
Sat 24/520:00SJO - LAX
2 stops17h 00mAvianca
Deal found 12/5$714
Tue 13/506:15LAX - SJO
2 stops12h 25mSouthwest
Fri 16/513:10SJO - LAX
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/5$727
Fri 27/623:10LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 38mDelta
Sat 5/707:25SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/5$774
Tue 9/1208:00LAX - SJO
1 stop12h 54mJetBlue
Fri 12/1214:00SJO - LAX
1 stop11h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 12/5$824
Fri 30/522:04LAX - SJO
1 stop19h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/800:50SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/5$851

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Los Angeles

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 26/6

12:19-10:14

1 stop20h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/7

14:42-21:14

1 stop7h 32m

$450

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 12/9

00:56-12:26

1 stop10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/9

13:30-07:34

1 stop19h 04m

$532

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

12:13-08:01

1 stop18h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

08:07-23:03

1 stop16h 56m

$603

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 29/5

17:08-23:46

Nonstop5h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/6

01:06-06:29

Nonstop6h 23m

$611

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 13/6

23:10-05:48

Nonstop5h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/6

07:25-12:35

Nonstop6h 10m

$693

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 30/5

13:50-23:35

1 stop8h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/8

15:05-22:30

1 stop8h 25m

$727

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 30/5

22:04-18:35

1 stop19h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/8

00:50-06:03

Nonstop6h 13m

$851

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

05:00-19:40

2 stops13h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/8

08:50-23:10

2 stops15h 20m

$877

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 28/6

21:55-11:55

1 stop13h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/7

12:55-23:44

1 stop11h 49m

$919

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

00:01-12:12

1 stop11h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/7

07:30-22:30

1 stop16h 00m

$1,757

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

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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 return flight from Los Angeles to San José. Price data was last updated on 9 May 2025.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 13 May 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 63% on airfare.

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 13 May 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Friday (7 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 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 13 May 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Los Angeles to San José 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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San José from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights to San José from 1 airline. 5h 35m is how long a flight from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • 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?

    United Airlines, at $532, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Copa Airlines and Alaska Airlines. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $236 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Copa Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $263 and $283, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to San José, San José Province from Los Angeles, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (94%), Alaska Airlines (84%), American Airlines( 79%).

  • 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 $535, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $507. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $693.

  • 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 holiday 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.

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Top airline flying from Los Angeles to San José

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$507Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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