Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from £143

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 April 2026.

Fri 31/700:05
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop24h 10m
Viva
Fri 7/802:20
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Viva
Deal found 23/4£281
Fri 3/700:05
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop24h 10m
Viva
Fri 10/702:20
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Viva
Deal found 23/4£292
Thu 30/700:05
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop24h 10m
Viva
Fri 7/802:20
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Viva
Deal found 24/4£303
Fri 5/614:10
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop10h 05m
Viva
Fri 12/602:20
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop14h 05m
Viva
Deal found 27/4£308
Mon 8/614:10
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop10h 05m
Viva
Fri 12/602:20
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop14h 05m
Viva
Deal found 24/4£315
Sun 19/700:05
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop24h 10m
Viva
Sat 25/702:20
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Viva
Deal found 27/4£318
Thu 25/600:05
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop24h 10m
Viva
Sat 4/702:20
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Viva
Deal found 28/4£318
Thu 9/700:05
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop24h 10m
Viva
Fri 17/702:20
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Viva
Deal found 23/4£320
Sun 26/700:05
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop24h 10m
Viva
Fri 7/802:20
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Viva
Deal found 27/4£329

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£281

One-way from

£143

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£360
Viva
  • Viva
  • 31/7-7/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Viva
  • Viva
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 20m total
  • Los Angeles to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 19/7

00:05-01:15

1 stop24h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/7

02:20-22:35

1 stop21h 15m

£363

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 25/8

08:40-18:40

1 stop9h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/9

09:00-21:10

2 stops13h 10m

£369

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

00:05-01:15

1 stop24h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/8

02:20-22:35

1 stop21h 15m

£374

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 13/8

05:40-18:40

2 stops12h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/8

13:40-22:30

1 stop9h 50m

£392

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 18/8

01:51-18:24

1 stop15h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 26/8

04:08-12:39

1 stop9h 31m

£399

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 17/8

06:00-18:40

2 stops11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/8

13:40-22:15

1 stop9h 35m

£400

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/8

06:00-18:40

2 stops11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/8

13:40-22:15

1 stop9h 35m

£400

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 16/5

16:40-23:33

Nonstop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/5

00:53-06:23

Nonstop6h 30m

£412

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

16:40-23:33

Nonstop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/6

00:53-06:23

Nonstop6h 30m

£412
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/8

16:41-23:46

Nonstop6h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/8

01:06-06:16

Nonstop6h 10m

£412

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to San José

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

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San José is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San José?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of £260). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £502). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 April 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to San José in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San José?

    There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to San José in 9h. Fly via Viva, Southwest, or Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2721 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San José?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San José are Sun Country Air (100%), American Airlines (95%) and Alaska Airlines (95%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of £260). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £502). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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