Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from $236

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Spirit Airlines Logo
23:59 - 12:22
LAX
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SJO
10h 23m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
13:31 - 23:50
SJO
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LAX
12h 19m1 stop
$508Spirit Airlines
Thu, 5 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:00 - 23:42
LAX
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SJO
5h 42mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
01:06 - 06:29
SJO
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LAX
6h 23mdirect
$534Alaska Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
United Airlines Logo
00:40 - 13:15
LAX
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SJO
10h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
06:40 - 11:08
SJO
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LAX
6h 28mdirect
$541United Airlines
Fri, 9 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
United Airlines Logo
22:41 - 05:30
LAX
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SJO
5h 49mdirect
United Airlines Logo
11:13 - 23:39
SJO
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LAX
13h 26m1 stop
$549United Airlines
Sat, 11 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
United Airlines Logo
07:35 - 20:39
LAX
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SJO
11h 04m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 23:33
SJO
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LAX
11h 13m1 stop
$556United Airlines
Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
Avianca Logo
13:50 - 23:15
LAX
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SJO
7h 25m1 stop
Avianca Logo
05:00 - 11:35
SJO
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LAX
8h 35m1 stop
$558Avianca
Mon, 16 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Spirit Airlines Logo
19:07 - 12:22
LAX
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SJO
15h 15m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
13:31 - 08:15
SJO
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LAX
20h 44m2 stops
$562Spirit Airlines
Thu, 5 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:00 - 23:42
LAX
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SJO
5h 42mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
01:06 - 06:29
SJO
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LAX
6h 23mdirect
$565Alaska Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Tue, 19 May
Delta Logo
23:20 - 07:05
LAX
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SJO
5h 45mdirect
Delta Logo
08:25 - 12:53
SJO
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LAX
6h 28mdirect
$567Delta
Wed, 31 Dec - Sat, 31 Jan
United Airlines Logo
07:35 - 20:39
LAX
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SJO
11h 04m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 16:56
SJO
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LAX
12h 26m1 stop
$591United Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

Alaska Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San José

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Los Angeles to San José flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
6 May
LAX17:00Los Angeles
5h 42m
SJO23:42San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18 May
SJO01:06San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 23m
LAX06:29Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
9 May
LAX17:00Los Angeles
5h 42m
SJO23:42San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17 May
SJO01:06San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 23m
LAX06:29Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
26 May
LAX17:08Los Angeles
5h 38m
SJO23:46San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1 June
SJO01:06San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 23m
LAX06:29Los Angeles

United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San José

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to San José flight tickets
United Airlines
9 Jan
LAX00:40Los Angeles
10h 35m
1 stop
SJO13:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25 Jan
SJO06:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 28m
LAX11:08Los Angeles
United Airlines
11 Apr
LAX22:41Los Angeles
5h 49m
SJO05:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24 Apr
SJO11:13San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 26m
1 stop
LAX23:39Los Angeles
United Airlines
8 Jan
LAX07:35Los Angeles
11h 04m
1 stop
SJO20:39San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15 Jan
SJO14:20San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 13m
1 stop
LAX23:33Los Angeles

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Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

23:59-12:22

1 stop10h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/2

13:31-23:50

1 stop12h 19m

$508

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

17:00-23:42

Nonstop5h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

01:06-06:29

Nonstop6h 23m

$534

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 9/1

00:40-13:15

1 stop10h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/1

06:40-11:08

Nonstop6h 28m

$541

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 11/4

22:41-05:30

Nonstop5h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

11:13-23:39

1 stop13h 26m

$549

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 8/1

07:35-20:39

1 stop11h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/1

14:20-23:33

1 stop11h 13m

$556

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 16/2

13:50-23:15

1 stop7h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

05:00-11:35

1 stop8h 35m

$558

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

19:07-12:22

2 stops15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/2

13:31-08:15

2 stops20h 44m

$562

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

17:00-23:42

Nonstop5h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

01:06-06:29

Nonstop6h 23m

$565

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

23:20-07:05

Nonstop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/1

08:25-12:53

Nonstop6h 28m

$567

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 15/1

07:35-20:39

1 stop11h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/1

06:30-16:56

1 stop12h 26m

$591

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to San José

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $532. If you are unable to visit San José during the month of October, then departing from Los Angeles during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $549.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $518. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $1,221. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San José.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to San José is in the morning. Flights from Los Angeles to San José during this time can be as low as $557. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San José is in the evening when prices are around $1,488.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $702 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Los Angeles for as low as $608 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 72% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to San José flight.

How have Los Angeles to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Los Angeles to San José flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to San José

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Los Angeles to San José according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

$2,355

Fastest flight time

7h 13m

Direct flights

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Airports in San José

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The best flight deal from Los Angeles to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,355
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to San José takes 7h 13m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to San José every day.
There is 1 airport in San José. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
  • How far is Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 4391.3 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 7h 13m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to San José?

  • What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to San José?

Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to San José

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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $491Free cancellationRating
8.0
11,477 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to San José

    The lowest priced Alaska Airlines flight from Los Angeles to San José from the last 72 hours was $491. Generally, Alaska Airlines has 3 flights on this route every week with an average price of $586. Alaska Airlines is rated 8.0/10 by our users.

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Can I find flights from Los Angeles to San José with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from Los Angeles to San José with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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