Cheap flights from San José to Los Angeles from $421

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15:00 - 22:13SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 13m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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08:01 - 22:57LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 56m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora
$779Multiple Airlines
Thu, 4 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb
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15:00 - 09:22SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
20h 22m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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09:01 - 22:57LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 56m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora
$781Multiple Airlines
Sat, 27 Feb - Sun, 14 Mar
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15:00 - 22:13SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 13m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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11:02 - 22:44LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 42m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$782Multiple Airlines
Sat, 20 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
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13:05 - 23:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 20m1 stop Houston Hobby
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00:40 - 13:45LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 05m1 stop Houston Hobby
$789Southwest
Fri, 26 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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13:50 - 06:30SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
18h 40m2 stops Orlando Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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18:50 - 13:45LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Houston Hobby
$795Southwest
Wed, 3 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb
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02:30 - 22:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
21h 30m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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23:30 - 01:25LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 55m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$796Viva
Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
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14:45 - 22:20SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 35m1 stop Houston Hobby
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22:20 - 12:50LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 30m1 stop Orlando
$806Southwest
Mon, 25 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb
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15:00 - 22:13SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 13m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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11:02 - 22:44LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 42m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$808Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24 Dec - Sat, 23 Jan
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14:45 - 22:20SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 35m1 stop Houston Hobby
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22:20 - 13:45LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 25m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Houston Hobby
$812Southwest
Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 7 Feb
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13:05 - 23:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 20m1 stop Houston Hobby
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18:50 - 13:45LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Houston Hobby
$815Southwest
Thu, 4 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb

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Viva flights from San José to Los Angeles

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Viva
5 Nov
SJO02:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
LAX21:50Los Angeles
15 Nov
LAX23:20Los Angeles
24h 05m
1 stop
SJO01:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
$776
Viva
3 Dec
SJO02:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 30m
1 stop
LAX22:00Los Angeles
6 Dec
LAX23:30Los Angeles
23h 55m
1 stop
SJO01:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
$796
Viva
5 Nov
SJO02:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
LAX21:50Los Angeles
8 Nov
LAX23:20Los Angeles
24h 05m
1 stop
SJO01:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
$819

United Airlines flights from San José to Los Angeles

Our best United Airlines deals on San José to Los Angeles flight tickets
United Airlines
14 Nov
SJO06:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 28m
LAX11:08Los Angeles
13 Jan
LAX22:43Los Angeles
11h 32m
1 stop
SJO12:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
$949
United Airlines
1 Nov
SJO06:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 28m
LAX11:08Los Angeles
6 Nov
LAX10:55Los Angeles
9h 05m
1 stop
SJO22:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
$984
United Airlines
2 Nov
SJO12:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 00m
1 stop
LAX20:35Los Angeles
6 Nov
LAX22:42Los Angeles
5h 43m
SJO06:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
$987

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San JoséLos Angeles

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

15:00-22:13

1 stop9h 13m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/2

08:01-22:57

1 stop12h 56m

$779

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/2

15:00-09:22

1 stop20h 22m

Los Angeles

Sun 14/3

09:01-22:57

1 stop12h 56m

$781
Fastest return journey

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/2

15:00-22:13

1 stop9h 13m

Los Angeles

Sat 27/2

11:02-22:44

1 stop9h 42m

$782

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 26/2

13:05-23:25

1 stop12h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 28/2

00:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

$789

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/2

13:50-06:30

2 stops18h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/2

18:50-13:45

2 stops16h 55m

$795

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

02:30-22:00

1 stop21h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/12

23:30-01:25

1 stop23h 55m

$796

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/1

14:45-22:20

1 stop9h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/2

22:20-12:50

1 stop12h 30m

$806

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/12

15:00-22:13

1 stop9h 13m

Los Angeles

Sat 23/1

11:02-22:44

1 stop9h 42m

$808

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/2

14:45-22:20

1 stop9h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/2

22:20-13:45

2 stops13h 25m

$812

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

13:05-23:25

1 stop12h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/2

18:50-13:45

2 stops16h 55m

$815

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San José and Los Angeles?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $529 to $879.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $779.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of May is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from San José averaging around $610.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $738 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from San José for as low as $667 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on San José to Los Angeles 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 San José to Los Angeles flights?

You could potentially save up to 27% on your flight if you consider stops on a San José to Los Angeles flight.

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

As of October 2026, prices for San José to Los Angeles flights are approximately 16% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found

$421

Fastest flight time

8h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from San José in the past 72 hours is $421. The best return flight deal from San José to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $779.
The fastest flight from San José to Los Angeles takes 8h 05m
Direct flights go from San José to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport in Los Angeles. From San José there are direct flights to Los Angeles (LAX).

Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to Los Angeles

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles by plane?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl and Los Angeles are 4391.3 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 8h 05m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

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

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Los Angeles Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Los Angeles Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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

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