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£172 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Los Angeles departing on 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£317
Typical prices: £331-£232
Copa Airlines
Mon 11/5Sat 16/5
SJO - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£329
Typical prices: £331-£241
Alaska Airlines
Fri 22/5Sat 30/5
SJO - LAX • Direct
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Cheap Flights 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 return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San José to Los Angeles

Mon, 11 May - Sat, 16 May
Copa Airlines Logo
04:10 - 13:00
SJO
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LAX
9h 50m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
12:17 - 07:09
LAX
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SJO
17h 52m
1 stop
£317Copa Airlines
Fri, 22 May - Sat, 30 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
00:53 - 06:23
SJO
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LAX
6h 30mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:40 - 23:33
LAX
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SJO
5h 53mdirect
£329Alaska Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Tue, 19 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
00:55 - 06:33
SJO
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LAX
6h 38mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:40 - 23:33
LAX
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SJO
5h 53mdirect
£331Alaska Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
Copa Airlines Logo
04:08 - 16:47
SJO
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LAX
13h 39m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
12:06 - 08:19
LAX
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SJO
19h 13m
1 stop
£333Copa Airlines
Sat, 30 May - Tue, 2 Jun
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 11:21
SJO
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LAX
6h 21mdirect
United Airlines Logo
00:51 - 19:37
LAX
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SJO
17h 46m
1 stop
£335United Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
United Airlines Logo
07:55 - 23:17
SJO
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LAX
16h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
05:45 - 19:37
LAX
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SJO
12h 52m
1 stop
£335United Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Sat, 30 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 22:05
SJO
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LAX
17h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 - 13:09
LAX
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SJO
25h 49m
1 stop
£336Multiple Airlines
Sun, 24 May - Sat, 30 May
United Airlines Logo
06:40 - 22:55
SJO
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LAX
17h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
22:41 - 05:30
LAX
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SJO
5h 49mdirect
£338United Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
Copa Airlines Logo
11:00 - 22:58
SJO
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LAX
12h 58m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
02:19 - 13:51
LAX
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SJO
10h 32m
1 stop
£341Copa Airlines
Wed, 27 May - Tue, 2 Jun
United Airlines Logo
07:55 - 21:54
SJO
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LAX
14h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
00:51 - 19:37
LAX
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SJO
17h 46m
1 stop
£342United Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for San José to Los Angeles flights

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.

How much is a return flight from San José to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Los Angeles departing in September.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José 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 to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost £253 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £349 and £349 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San José to Los Angeles?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £280 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Los Angeles

 
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Mark Chesnut

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

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£172
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San José to Los Angeles

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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Los Angeles

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Los Angeles was £172 for a one-way ticket and £317 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, GOL, Delta, Iberia, American Airlines, and JetBlue.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Los Angeles flight 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.

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles.
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Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

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