How often are flights from Los Angeles to San José delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San José flights?

Over the past year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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 17h 45m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2721 mi.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 American Airlines (90%), Alaska Airlines (90%) and United Airlines (67%).

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.

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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 79 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of £307). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £516). 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?

When flying from Los Angeles to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to San José flights typically cost between £312 and £474 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £356 on Multiple Airlines (25 Feb–4 Mar).

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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 17h 45m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2721 mi.
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 American Airlines (90%), Alaska Airlines (90%) and United Airlines (67%).
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San José (average of £307). Flying from Los Angeles to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £516). 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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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 79 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?

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

When flying from Los Angeles to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to San José flights typically cost between £312 and £474 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £356 on Multiple Airlines (25 Feb–4 Mar).

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San José

The most flights from LAX to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to San José delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San José flights?

Over the past year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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Los Angeles to San José flights typically cost between £312 and £474 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £356 on Multiple Airlines (25 Feb–4 Mar).