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Cheap flights from San José to Los Angeles from £158

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San José to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 February 2026.

Thu 5/310:08
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop14h 31m
Copa Airlines
Tue 10/302:01
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop10h 52m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/2£262
Fri 6/308:11
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop16h 18m
Copa Airlines
Sun 15/302:06
LAX
-
SJO
2 stops13h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/2£265
Thu 12/310:08
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop14h 31m
Copa Airlines
Tue 17/302:01
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop10h 52m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/2£271
Tue 7/712:55
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop12h 03m
JetBlue
Sat 11/723:00
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 26/2£272
Sat 28/206:40
SJO
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 28m
United Airlines
Fri 6/300:25
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop10h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2£276
Thu 26/204:09
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop13h 54m
Copa Airlines
Tue 10/302:01
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop15h 54m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/2£277
Fri 6/309:17
SJO
-
LAX
2 stops15h 12m
Copa Airlines
Tue 10/302:01
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop16h 00m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/2£278
Thu 23/423:59
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
JetBlue
Wed 29/409:00
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop12h 14m
JetBlue
Deal found 24/2£279
Fri 27/208:45
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop10h 13m
United Airlines
Fri 6/323:10
LAX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2£279
Fri 6/310:08
SJO
-
LAX
1 stop14h 21m
Copa Airlines
Sun 8/322:23
LAX
-
SJO
3 stops17h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/2£281
Fri 6/309:17
SJO
-
LAX
2 stops15h 12m
Copa Airlines
Sun 8/302:01
LAX
-
SJO
2 stops13h 45m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/2£282

Find flight deals from San José to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 27 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£262

One-way from

£158

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Average price

£263
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 10/3-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 41m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
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  • Delta
  • 7/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 28m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San José to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 February 2026.
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Price

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/8

00:30-23:38

1 stop24h 08m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/8

10:10-12:26

1 stop25h 16m

£288

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/4

06:00-11:21

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Tue 19/5

06:47-19:37

1 stop11h 50m

£288

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/4

07:55-07:40

1 stop24h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/5

23:59-12:21

1 stop11h 22m

£293

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

13:25-23:38

1 stop11h 13m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

05:45-22:39

1 stop15h 54m

£297

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

13:25-23:38

1 stop11h 13m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/6

19:21-10:11

1 stop13h 50m

£304

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

04:09-13:05

1 stop9h 56m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

02:37-13:52

1 stop10h 15m

£319

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/7

01:03-06:16

Nonstop6h 13m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/8

16:35-23:43

Nonstop6h 08m

£321

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

04:09-17:03

1 stop13h 54m

Los Angeles

Thu 16/4

02:09-16:48

2 stops13h 39m

£322

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/4

10:04-23:19

1 stop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

12:24-16:48

3 stops27h 24m

£322

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/4

08:46-23:19

1 stop15h 33m

Los Angeles

Thu 23/4

12:24-16:48

3 stops27h 24m

£322

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Los Angeles (average of £128). Flying from San José to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of £191). 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 SJO to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 February 2026.

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

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  • How popular is this San José to Los Angeles flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San José to Los Angeles in 6h 21m. Fly via United Airlines or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. San José and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 2721 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San José to Los Angeles consider choosing American Airlines (95%), Alaska Airlines (95%) or United Airlines (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Los Angeles 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 San José to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Los Angeles (average of £128). Flying from San José to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of £191). 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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