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Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from £199

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

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San José 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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17:50 - 08:40LAX-SJO
13h 50m2 stops
13:30 - 22:35SJO-LAX
10h 05m1 stop
£276Avianca
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Mon, 20 May - Sat, 25 May
13:20 - 19:56LAX-SJO
5h 36mdirect
00:33 - 06:00SJO-LAX
6h 27mdirect
£285Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 8 May - Mon, 20 May
13:20 - 19:56LAX-SJO
5h 36mdirect
00:48 - 06:20SJO-LAX
6h 32mdirect
£296Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 9 May - Sat, 11 May
17:50 - 08:40LAX-SJO
13h 50m2 stops
10:25 - 23:20SJO-LAX
13h 55m2 stops
£310Avianca
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Mon, 20 May - Sat, 25 May
23:46 - 06:20LAX-SJO
5h 34mdirect
07:00 - 12:05SJO-LAX
6h 05mdirect
£317Delta
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
01:55 - 19:21LAX-SJO
16h 26m1 stop
11:34 - 23:33SJO-LAX
12h 59m1 stop
£339Copa Airlines
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Wed, 18 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep
01:55 - 19:21LAX-SJO
16h 26m1 stop
11:04 - 23:14SJO-LAX
13h 10m1 stop
£343Copa Airlines
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Wed, 18 Sep - Fri, 27 Sep
22:43 - 05:30LAX-SJO
5h 47mdirect
06:00 - 11:20SJO-LAX
6h 20mdirect
£349United Airlines
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Sat, 11 May - Sat, 18 May
23:50 - 06:30LAX-SJO
5h 40mdirect
08:30 - 13:37SJO-LAX
6h 07mdirect
£351Delta
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Tue, 22 Oct - Wed, 30 Oct
05:35 - 19:37LAX-SJO
13h 02m1 stop
06:00 - 11:20SJO-LAX
6h 20mdirect
£352United Airlines
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Sat, 11 May - Sat, 18 May

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to San José 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 Los Angeles to San José?

The average price of all flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San José on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Los Angeles to San José. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province, 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 Los Angeles to San José, San José Province is September, where tickets cost £279 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is £535 and £407 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province, 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 Los Angeles to San José, San José Province, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 73 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San José from Los Angeles were found on Delta (£199) and United Airlines (£208), and the lowest return tickets were found on Avianca (£276) and Alaska Airlines (£285).

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province. They are: Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at £278 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 Los Angeles and San José, San José Province per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in San José, San José Province, with an average flight time of 5h 46m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 11 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 27% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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 Los Angeles to San José take?

Direct flights cover the 2,721 miles separating Los Angeles and San José in about 5h 34m.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 13:10 and will be landing in San José, San José Province at 20:00.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province jets off at 23:46 and lands at 06:20.

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

Low season

October

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£199
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to San José

When to book flights from Los Angeles to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to San José 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 Los Angeles to San José

  • Is there anywhere to smoke at Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    If you are a smoker, it is important to keep in mind that there are not currently any smoking rooms anywhere at Juan Santamaria International Airport. To have a cigarette or use your electronic device, you will have to leave security and smoke outside the doors of the Arrivals terminal.

  • What are some good hotels near Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    The Hotel Santamaria is a mere 6-minute walk from the Juan Santamaria Cultural Historical Museum and a 12-minute drive from the Juan Santamaria International Airport. The Courtyard by Marriott is a casual choice that is a 5-minute drive from the Juan Santamaria Park and a 9-minute drive from the airport.

  • What shopping options are there at Los Angeles International Airport?

    Los Angeles International Airport is home to a variety of stores that sell local goods, souvenirs, and gifts. Travel + Leisure is a popular shop that focuses on suitcases and travel accessories, while DFS Duty Free has liquor, clothing, beauty items, and food products.

  • What is there to do at Los Angeles International Airport?

    If you enjoy planes, make sure to pay a visit to the Observation Deck, which is located in the main terminal of Los Angeles International Airport. If you are an art-enthusiast, take a look at the rotating exhibits done by local artists that can be found throughout the different terminals.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province was £249 for a one-way ticket and £345 for a return.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to San José flight route: Alaska Airlines, Delta, Avianca, Cape Air, Spirit Airlines, WestJet Encore, Undisclosed Carrier, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Aeromexico.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to San José are Alaska Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of £522 and an overall rating of 8.1, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £285 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Los Angeles to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to San José?

    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 San José with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

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

    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 San José from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to San José

  • An easy way to save on flying time is to avoid layovers and look for direct flights from Los Angeles to San José. Delta Airlines is one of the most popular companies that services this route, as they have a diverse timetable and offer additional perks, such as free checked baggage and complimentary meals.
  • If you have some free time before your flight from Los Angeles to San José begins boarding, consider purchasing an access pass for one of the several private lounges located in Los Angeles International Airport. Delta, United, Virgin, and American Airlines all have their own lounges, and they often offer reduced rates for their customers.
  • To grab a bite to eat after a long day of flying, browse through the different dining options that can be found in Juan Santamaría International Airport. Deli Malinche is a popular cafe and restaurant located near Gate 10 that serves basic meals, sandwiches, and coffee-based drinks.
  • For those who get stressed while flying, keep your eyes open for the LAX PUPS Program while you are waiting for your plane to take off from Los Angeles International Airport. This program allows volunteers to bring trained service animals throughout the airport’s terminals in order to say hello and help calm anyone who might be feeling anxious about their travels.
  • If you need some help with all of your luggage once you have landed at Juan Santamaría International Airport, head to one of the Skycap Porters waiting in the Arrivals terminal. For a small fee, these porters will carry all of your items to wherever your final destination at the airport is located.
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Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to San José?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top 3 airlines serving from Los Angeles to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to San José. 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 Los Angeles to San José? 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.
8.1
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9110 reviews
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
8.6crew
7.3food
7.3entertainment
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The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2024LAX - SFO
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The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

This leg was better than the previous leg mostly because I upgraded my searing and the crew was nicer

I was not given a seat when I bought the ticket. I know airlines are trying to squeeze every penny out ot the customer, but we are buying a seat on the airplane, right? I find this irritating with all airlines, but especially Alaska because I fly it so often. No sense of customer use and loyalty.

I’m a first time mom and traveled with my 18mo old boy and it was not a great experience with the flight attendants. They were not friendly or helpful at all. It’s hard enough traveling with a toddler and have people be rude and unkind does not help.

The cabin stewart took care of my garment bag and then made sure I did not forget it on my way out. The stewardess gave me water after I missed the earlier service (I was asleep). I received good service overall.

only refreshments and biscuits available but it was a short flight from LAX to LAS thus it was fine.

High travel time and the flight was full but the staff handled it all well.

The person sitting next to me did not fit in one seat, so I effectively only had half a seat to myself. Airlines should come up with a strategy to sit oversized people in a way whereby they are comfortable but don't disrupt or take over other people's seats. It's unfair.

Horrible, missed my connecting flight because Alaska did not give me enough time

No hot water on a plane so no hot beverages , seats are cramped

No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

I don't think anyone actually reads these comments, so I won't spend much time on this submission. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. The D/FW manager of Avianca (self-identified), Juan Calderon, insisted I buy an onward ticket from San Salvador even though I have diplomatic status in El Salvador and live here. It cost me $1,393 and Mr Calderon would not let me make the ticked flexible so I could get a refund. He went out of his way to be rude to me. He gave me seat 32K -- windowless window seat in the last row and did not offer to let me upgrade even though there were plenty of seats. I have flown well over a million miles in my life and this is the worst experience I have ever had. I would like a refund on the ticket I was forced to buy. Just awful!

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

It is better at the jfk than my home country. It was very easy and everything was on time.

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

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

Flight departure late. Got late in Colombia making us take a different flight next day. Avianca airport crew messed up my ticket so when a I got in Brazil I didn’t have a ticket for my destination. Had to buy a new ticket out of my pocket.

Overall good but we had a minor scare when a wind shear caused the plane to re take off on the first landing attempt. The crew handled it well and we landed safely on the second attempt

For the price, you pretty much can't beat this airlines. As far as comfort, you could do a lot better, but it'll cost you. Over all cheapest way to get from point A to point B.

To many extra fees, poor customer service and very uncomfortable flight. No leg room and seat wont recline.

I am disabled and was unable to get any assistance from Volaris. I had to wait in line at front desk for 45 minutes, I am by myself, and unable to stand. When I got to front desk check in, they had no assistance for me. I did however, have wheelchair assistance when I arrived in Mexico City. Thank God for that!

Our flight got overbooked and we missed one day of our trip.

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

Check in at LAX was terrible. Unbelievable lines. Chaos. The landing in Morelia was scary, with the plane fishtailing. If other airlines flew directly between California and Morelia, I would never fly Volaris again.

Viva Aerobus Is honesto the worst airline and I don't think I'll fly with them ever again.

The flight was 3 hrs delayed and no remorse from airline

Is an airline for poor people there for, you can expect bad service, bad attitude from its employees

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Cheapest flights to San José from Los Angeles found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Los Angeles to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
25/5Sat
directDelta
5h 34mLAX-SJO
£199
14/6Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
15h 54mLAX-SJO
£208
19/10Sat
directDelta
5h 40mLAX-SJO
£222
14/6Fri
1 stopCopa Airlines
15h 46mLAX-SJO
£237
12/5Sun
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mLAX-SJO
£239
25/6Tue
directAlaska Airlines
6h 00mLAX-SJO
£279
23/5Thu
1 stopCopa Airlines
16h 25mLAX-SJO
£314
6/7Sat
2 stopsAeromexico
26h 35mLAX-SJO
£318
12/5Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
16h 25mLAX-SJO
£340
16/7Tue
2 stopsAeromexico
21h 43mLAX-SJO
£342

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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to San José

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 Los Angeles to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/5Fri
direct
5h 36mLAX-SJO
12/5Sun
multi-stop
7h 29mSJO-LAX
£281
3/5Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 56mLAX-SJO
12/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 44mSJO-LAX
£296
3/5Fri
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mLAX-SJO
11/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
6h 32mSJO-LAX
£307
2/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 40mLAX-SJO
12/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 13mSJO-LAX
£328
3/5Fri
multi-stop
13h 36mLAX-SJO
11/5Sat
direct
6h 32mSJO-LAX
£334
3/5Fri
directVolaris Costa Rica
7h 23mLAX-SJO
12/5Sun
directVolaris Costa Rica
7h 29mSJO-LAX
£338
2/5Thu
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mLAX-SJO
9/5Thu
directAlaska Airlines
6h 32mSJO-LAX
£339
3/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
5h 47mLAX-SJO
13/5Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 18mSJO-LAX
£357
3/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 31mLAX-SJO
11/5Sat
directUnited Airlines
6h 20mSJO-LAX
£454
2/5Thu
multi-stopAvianca
14h 10mLAX-SJO
12/5Sun
multi-stopAvianca
13h 55mSJO-LAX
£916

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Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

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