SJO - LAX

£126 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Los Angeles

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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
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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 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.

Recent return flight deals from San José to Los Angeles

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San José to Los Angeles.
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Alaska Airlines Logo
01:06 - 06:29SJO-LAX
6h 23mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:08 - 23:46LAX-SJO
5h 38mdirect
£223Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 21 May - Thu, 29 May
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 11:17SJO-LAX
6h 17mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:20 - 10:11LAX-SJO
13h 51m1 stop
£224United Airlines
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Sun, 1 Jun - Mon, 2 Jun
Copa Airlines Logo
18:07 - 12:47SJO-LAX
19h 40m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
02:10 - 13:54LAX-SJO
10h 44m1 stop
£293Copa Airlines
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Sat, 31 May - Fri, 13 Jun
Copa Airlines Logo
04:10 - 16:43SJO-LAX
13h 33m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
01:59 - 16:22LAX-SJO
13h 23m1 stop
£309Copa Airlines
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Thu, 3 Jul - Thu, 17 Jul
Delta Logo
07:25 - 12:43SJO-LAX
6h 18mdirect
Delta Logo
23:25 - 06:00LAX-SJO
5h 35mdirect
£343Delta
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Sat, 31 May - Fri, 6 Jun
Delta Logo
07:25 - 12:43SJO-LAX
6h 18mdirect
Delta Logo
23:25 - 06:00LAX-SJO
5h 35mdirect
£366Delta
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Sat, 17 May - Fri, 23 May
Southwest Logo
08:50 - 21:20SJO-LAX
13h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
06:45 - 18:55LAX-SJO
11h 10m2 stops
£369Southwest
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Wed, 13 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug
Southwest Logo
08:45 - 00:05SJO-LAX
16h 20m2 stops
Southwest Logo
06:45 - 19:40LAX-SJO
11h 55m2 stops
£375Southwest
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Thu, 26 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
Avianca Logo
10:15 - 22:30SJO-LAX
13h 15m2 stops
Avianca Logo
00:30 - 08:40LAX-SJO
7h 10m1 stop
£482Avianca
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Thu, 22 May - Wed, 28 May
Avianca Logo
09:35 - 23:10SJO-LAX
14h 35m1 stop
Avianca Logo
13:20 - 23:35LAX-SJO
9h 15m2 stops
£559Avianca
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Thu, 3 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul
Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San José to Los Angeles

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus seats provide up to 8 cm extra legroom, enhancing comfort for longer flights.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on most domestic flights, enhancing connectivity.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus seats offer up to 15 cm more legroom, ideal for added comfort.


United's Priority Boarding ensures overhead bin space, reducing carry-on stress.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee, ensuring quick luggage retrieval or compensation.


Alaska Airlines' Premium Class offers extra legroom and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.

Airports
SJO

SJO offers 75 self-check-in kiosks for quick boarding pass retrieval. Arrive early as security lines can vary.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
LAX

At LAX, taxis and rideshares pick up at LAX-it. Walking can be faster than the shuttle due to traffic.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta, United Airlines and LAX

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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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.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Sunday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to San José, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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 £254 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £371 and £371 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 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £180 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 14 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£126
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% 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

  • 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 £169 for a one-way ticket and £299 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?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Los Angeles flight route.

  • 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 SkyTeam 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 Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of £349 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £276 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • 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?

Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport, 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

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 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

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +1 more

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Top airlines flying 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 9961 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.1Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Boarding was quick and easy as always the crew is on their game as always I always have an enjoyable flight so I’m good.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025EUG - LAX
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Boarding was quick and easy as always the crew is on their game as always I always have an enjoyable flight so I’m good.

Economy class seats have inferior leg room for long trip, esp when people in front of you crank their seats back. If you are group 8 during boarding, good luck in find spaces for your carey on luggage!

It was my first time flying Alaska Airlines and first time flying from Santa Rosa airport. The staff was very professional and friendly. Their instructions were clear and any question was answered satisfactorily. My seat was comfortable and the in-flight beverage service very adequate for the duration of the flight. We arrived ahead of the scheduled landing time and deplaning was simple. I look forward to flying with Alaska again.

The flight was good, there were no problems at all. The only thing that was very disappointing was how filthy the bathroom was, it was discussing.

Crew was very good. Problem was not Alaska Airlines’ fault, there was a horrible, squealing, screaming kid near me.

The leg room is way too small for my 6’ husband.

Gate personnel and flight crew were both very good. No problems other than the previous flight being late.

flight took off over an hour and a half late and there was no beverage service during the flight

Wifi didn’t work. My original flight was canceled and I lost a day of vacation. The people at the desk were extremely rude and unprofessional. One refused to help reschedule and just provided a 1-800 number. I will not be flying with Alaska again.

The flight itself was okay, but there were 2 screaming kids in front of me my entire flight which made it just awful. The parent did zero to try and make the children settle down and flight attendants did nothing either. I understand it's hard to travel with children, but constantly yelling, screaming, or loud talking for 4 hours straight is just ridiculous.

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

So so, you feel like you have to pay for everything each time

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

I paid over $200 for seat selection for these flights and I was still stuck on long international flights in seats that do not recline and do not have the head support cushion. At this point basically all airlines have those for all seats, and this really took me by surprise and made me not ever want to travel on Avianca. The Kayak agent who called me for the seat selection (Donovan) was courteous, but it seems the system for this doesn't work. I was offered seat selection, for the $200+, but without being able to see what I was selecting, with no guarantee where I'd be...and then I still ended up in terrible seats. On my way to, and especially after, a very intense business trip, the seat situation really soured my experience.

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