What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Los Angeles flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How many flights depart from San José to Los Angeles on average per day?

As of December 2025, there are 2 flights per day flying from San José to Los Angeles. The most common time of day flights depart is 01:00, with 64% of flights taking off in the morning.

How often are flights from San José to Los Angeles delayed?

Historically, on average around 9% of flights between San José and Los Angeles have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 206 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Los Angeles flights?

According to our data, Alaska Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles?

Volaris El Salvador, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles

How many flights depart from San José to Los Angeles on average per week?

As of December 2025, there are 18 flights per week flying from San José to Los Angeles. The most common day of the week flights depart is Thu, with 22% of flights taking off on this day.

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.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $584 to $900. The lowest price recently found on this route was $501.

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How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $615 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 $525 on momondo.

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

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

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

As of December 2025, prices for San José to Los Angeles flights are approximately 11% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl and Los Angeles are 4391.3 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 6h 28m, 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?
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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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from San José to Los Angeles is Boeing 737 MAX 8, representing 48.24% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 18.92%, Boeing 757 at 12.55%, and Boeing 737 at 11.02%.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from San José averaging around $540.

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

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

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

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

As of December 2025, prices for San José to Los Angeles flights are approximately 11% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles?

Volaris El Salvador, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles

How often are flights from San José to Los Angeles delayed?

Historically, on average around 9% of flights between San José and Los Angeles have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 206 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Los Angeles flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Los Angeles flights?

According to our data, Alaska Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from San José to Los Angeles on average per day?

As of December 2025, there are 2 flights per day flying from San José to Los Angeles. The most common time of day flights depart is 01:00, with 64% of flights taking off in the morning.

How many flights depart from San José to Los Angeles on average per week?

As of December 2025, there are 18 flights per week flying from San José to Los Angeles. The most common day of the week flights depart is Thu, with 22% of flights taking off on this day.

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