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Find cheap flights from San José to Los Angeles from £165

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Cheap flight deals from San José to Los Angeles (SJO-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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07:55 - 23:13SJO-LAX
16h 18m1 stop
00:45 - 19:37LAX-SJO
17h 52m1 stop
£303United Airlines
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Fri, 17 May - Tue, 28 May
06:00 - 11:20SJO-LAX
6h 20mdirect
18:45 - 19:37LAX-SJO
23h 52m1 stop
£307United Airlines
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Sun, 12 May - Sun, 26 May
08:30 - 13:37SJO-LAX
6h 07mdirect
23:50 - 06:30LAX-SJO
5h 40mdirect
£315Delta
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Wed, 10 Jul - Sat, 31 Aug
18:14 - 12:24SJO-LAX
19h 10m1 stop
01:55 - 18:53LAX-SJO
15h 58m1 stop
£319Copa Airlines
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Mon, 16 Sep - Tue, 15 Oct
08:30 - 13:37SJO-LAX
6h 07mdirect
23:50 - 06:30LAX-SJO
5h 40mdirect
£325Delta
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Wed, 11 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
07:30 - 12:40SJO-LAX
6h 10mdirect
13:06 - 20:00LAX-SJO
5h 54mdirect
£348Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 6 Oct - Wed, 9 Oct
05:53 - 23:33SJO-LAX
18h 40m1 stop
01:55 - 19:21LAX-SJO
16h 26m1 stop
£351Copa Airlines
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Thu, 10 Oct - Wed, 16 Oct
00:33 - 06:00SJO-LAX
6h 27mdirect
13:10 - 20:00LAX-SJO
5h 50mdirect
£360Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 22 May - Thu, 30 May
01:12 - 11:53SJO-LAX
11h 41m2 stops
00:02 - 12:09LAX-SJO
11h 07m1 stop
£665Aeromexico
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Thu, 20 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
01:12 - 09:40SJO-LAX
9h 28m1 stop
00:02 - 12:09LAX-SJO
11h 07m1 stop
£677Aeromexico
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Fri, 21 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun

Flights from San José to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Los Angeles?

The average price of all flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San José to Los Angeles, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost £294 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is £362 and £359 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San José to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San José to Los Angeles found on KAYAK was with Delta for £165. United Airlines proposed a return connection from £303 and Delta from £315.

Which airlines fly direct between San José, San José Province and Los Angeles?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles. They are: Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at £164 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

How many flights are there between San José, San José Province and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from San José, San José Province and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 6h 24m. The most common departure time is 00:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 11 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 27% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San José, San José Province and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San José to Los Angeles take?

The duration of a direct flight to Los Angeles from San José is typically 5h 55m. The journey crosses a distance of 2,721 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from San José to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San José, San José Province at 00:33 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 06:00.

What’s the latest departure time from San José to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles jets off at 07:45 and lands at 13:04.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San José to Los Angeles

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£165
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from San José to Los Angeles

When to book flights from San José to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San José to Los Angeles

  • How far in advance should I book my flight from San Jose to Los Angeles?

    It is recommended to start comparing flight tickets from San Jose to Los Angeles 12 months in advance before your scheduled departure. Airfares may vary from one carrier to another because not all airlines operating on this route release their ticket prices in advance. What is certain is that you are likely to find cheaper tickets if you book days or weeks earlier than the last-minute booking.

  • Apart from San Jose Airport and LAX in Los Angeles, what other airports are available for this flight route?

    When booking your flight ticket from San Jose to Los Angeles, you should have an alternative airport in mind. In this case, your departure airports should include San Francisco Airport, Stockton Airport, or Oakland Airport. Likewise, you should consider an alternative airport for your flight from San Jose to Los Angeles. The best options are Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange County Airport, Burbank Bob Hope Airport, and Long Beach Municipal Airport.

  • Does LAX provide special assistance to passengers with limited mobility?

    Yes. LAX is designed to make movement for passengers with reduced mobility easy. Plus, the airport management is committed to providing necessary support through special assistance to enable travelers with reduced mobility to get around the airport effortlessly. Such passengers can go to the LAX-it shuttle stop Lower Level (arrivals) to obtain a green column wrap for further assistance.

  • What should I expect at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport features modern amenities found in most airports across the country. However, the airport boasts a convenient and amenity-rich centralized location for arriving guests to select a rideshare app or taxi service. This area is known as LAX-it and it helps travelers avoid traffic, especially in the CTA (Central Terminal Area). You can find LAX-it on the eastern side of Terminal 1 just next to World Way & Sky Way.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles was £206 for a one-way ticket and £378 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Los Angeles?

    San José and Los Angeles are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San José from San José Juan Santamaria Intl and will be arriving at Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Los Angeles?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Los Angeles flight route: Alaska Airlines, Delta, Spirit Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, JetBlue, and Iberia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from San José to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of £315 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £430 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to San José? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £314 or less round-trip.
  • Most flights from San Jose to Los Angeles depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), in Costa Rica and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Up to 17 different airlines operate on this route and they include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Airlines among others.
  • You may book non-stop flights with airlines such as Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines from San Jose to Los Angeles to save your journey time. Alternatively, you can choose flights with at least one stopover at WA-Seattle/Tacoma International Airport to save some money.
  • If you are looking for a round-trip between San Jose and Los Angeles, look no further than Alaska Airlines. Flight tickets for this airline are fairly priced for such journeys. Aside from that, numerous airlines on this route offer competitively low-priced options for flying from SJO to LAX and back. American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines assure you of a comfortable and relaxing round trip between these two cities.
  • Regardless of your destination, getting there smoothly depends on a few important factors. With that, you are advised to arrive at the departure airport (SJO) at least 2 hours before your scheduled departure time. Doing so enables you to have a seamless boarding process and timeless security clearance before securing a seat on board.
  • You don’t have to worry about arriving at LAX with your pet or service animal. LAX provides pet-friendly facilities for departing and arriving passengers. LAX has designated outdoor dog parks located on the Lower Level. Indoor pet relief areas can be found near Gates 12, 21, 62, 73, and 53B. You can also find additional pet relief stations at Terminal 3 atrium or the TBI/T-4 Bridge.
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Prefer to fly direct from San José to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Top 4 airlines serving from San José to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9115 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.3Entertainment
8.6Crew
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Sat on tarmac for 2 1/2 hours; de-planed into a closed airport and flew out at the last minute to have to sprint to get through Customs at LAX before they closed at midnight. Worst flight Ive ever been on !

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024BZE - LAX
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Sat on tarmac for 2 1/2 hours; de-planed into a closed airport and flew out at the last minute to have to sprint to get through Customs at LAX before they closed at midnight. Worst flight Ive ever been on !

Pleasant flight, now wifi, but did get pushed to the exit row gracefully cause I am a tall man. Was a pleasant thank you.

Long flights are best when the seats have movies and shows to watch.

The absolute coldest flight I’ve ever been on, even with a sweater and zip up sweatshirt. Was miserable the entire flight.

The flight was delayed by several hours at the airport and then again after we boarded the plane.

The cabin temperature was very warm. Flight attendant did not help when my 3 YO needed to go to the bathroom and it was close to landing time. She knocked and opened the door. I would appreciate more empathy towards the situation.

The flight was diverted and departed from San Jose instead of San Francisco. This could’ve been executed more smoothly because after arriving in San Jose it seemed like nothing was being processed correctly as needed for the gate agents to do their jobs well and the flight to leave on time

Efficient boarding, clean plane, decent beverage service, but inflight entertainment was missing and power outlets did not work at all throughout the plane

watching out the window as the loaders bounced the luggage onto the carts as it was deplaned made me understand why some of my bags have been destroyed on the airline.

I went Premium otherwise it would have been a long wait. On board I only asked for a cup of hot water and got lukewarm. Cabin crew have poor to no service. But great flight; it went smooth.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

I was sitting at comfort +. One of the Asian male crew was so loud when he delivered service. When he asked questions or what food you need, he was shouting. He must be a prison guard before going Delta.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Space and comfort was good. Staff could have been more helpful and friendly.

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

Boarding in Seattle is always a mess. Sat in Deltas new domestic first class cabin. Everything was great except I found the seat cushion to be fairly uncomfortable. I’m a bigger guy so take that into mind (6’2” / 300 lbs.). Crew was meh.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

I was shocked flying to El Salvador that they only give you water. Everything else you have to pay for. There is no wifi or entertainment and it’s an international flight. At least back in the day they had tvs on the plane and everyone watched the same movie. Also seats do not recline, even comfort or plus.

I did not like anything, first time I use company and for sure it will be the last time, they charge for simple operations that any other average airline wouldn't charge.

The good thing is the flight was on time and the crew was really nice. They can work better the arriving with staff

The inflight entertainment did not work on a 6 hour flight The cel phone chargers did not work There was a 45 minute wait for the luggage to get off the plane.

Seat space was terrible no food on a six hour flight

There was no bag included in the reservation. The price was double. Not properly advertised

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

They could offer free food and drink like other international flights.

Flight attendants to show up on time, offer drinks and food.

The worst airline, the crew so mean and rude, everything was a nightmare, if I start to write, I'll never end

It was unfortunate that I paid more than $120 one way to carry on my luggage to only have to have them checked baggage. We board the flight and there’s a lot of overhead space. They checked our bags in Group 2 but Group 3 was able to board with their luggage. I would not fly Volaris again. The flight attendance on the plane was very nice but the employees at the gate prior to boarding was very rude.

Inept company. Won't fly again with them if I can help it. Plane was the wrong size and they couldn't board 20 people.

When you make the 3 Lines to board de airplane , I believe that you should make only one line first and then call the next and then last ,,, because the number 3 wait to long just standing there ,, my opinion !!!

Be prepared to pay extra for everything! I'm not sure I really saved any money?

On time, boarding was a little chaotic and with little information

Flight got canceled, made me lose my connection flight to Japan. Someone has to pay for it. It might be you guys

I didn’t like anything about the flight. It was delayed six hours and I was traveling with my elderly mother. It was a complete inconvenience. Not happy about my experience.

I didn’t like anything, they were the worst airline I ever used, charged 40 dollars if you flight as USA citizen, if you want food you have to pay for it, seats are uncomfortable service is the worst

More options for snacks or drinks ( taking in consideration that a lot of people suffer from Diabetes now days

To check in, it was horrible. their charges are outrageous. too many passengers, few people at the counters

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Cheapest flights to Los Angeles from San José found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/10Wed
directDelta
6h 07mSJO-LAX
£165
4/6Tue
directAlaska Airlines
6h 27mSJO-LAX
£174
7/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
6h 32mSJO-LAX
£177
24/6Mon
2 stops
31h 35mSJO-LAX
£190
16/6Sun
directUnited Airlines
6h 20mSJO-LAX
£197
30/5Thu
directAlaska Airlines
6h 27mSJO-LAX
£199
3/8Sat
1 stopCopa Airlines
19h 10mSJO-LAX
£226
23/6Sun
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
43h 24mSJO-LAX
£231
12/5Sun
directDelta
6h 19mSJO-LAX
£238
21/7Sun
directUnited Airlines
6h 20mSJO-LAX
£243

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Last minute flights from San José to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San José to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
6h 20mSJO-LAX
10/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 04mLAX-SJO
£295
3/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 25mSJO-LAX
4/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 31mLAX-SJO
£303
3/5Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
16h 23mSJO-LAX
6/5Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 31mLAX-SJO
£343
6/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
6h 32mSJO-LAX
7/9Sat
directAlaska Airlines
6h 00mLAX-SJO
£348
7/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
6h 32mSJO-LAX
30/5Thu
directAlaska Airlines
5h 50mLAX-SJO
£372
3/5Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
15h 46mSJO-LAX
3/5Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
13h 00mLAX-SJO
£383
5/5Sun
multi-stopCopa Airlines
19h 32mSJO-LAX
6/5Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
10h 16mLAX-SJO
£399
3/5Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 33mSJO-LAX
6/5Mon
directAmerican Airlines
5h 36mLAX-SJO
£422
7/5Tue
multi-stopAvianca
13h 55mSJO-LAX
14/5Tue
multi-stopAvianca
8h 25mLAX-SJO
£551
7/5Tue
multi-stopAvianca
13h 55mSJO-LAX
14/5Tue
multi-stopAvianca
14h 55mLAX-SJO
£631

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San José - Los Angeles Flights

Departure:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - San José

Cabin classes:

£1,823
£311

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