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Cheap flights from San José to Los Angeles from £132

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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in September or February, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£217

One-way from

£132

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£326
14/8-21/8
  • 14/8-21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 49m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/8
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 20m total
  • San José to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 1 July 2025.

Thu 14/814:48SJO - LAX
1 stop8h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/812:24LAX - SJO
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£217
Sun 17/806:00SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/919:24LAX - SJO
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7£234
Sat 25/1010:05SJO - LAX
1 stop14h 08mCopa Airlines
Sat 1/1112:05LAX - SJO
1 stop18h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 30/6£236
Tue 12/800:50SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 13mAlaska Airlines
Sun 17/816:26LAX - SJO
Nonstop6h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/6£265
Thu 14/812:18SJO - LAX
2 stops12h 06mSpirit Airlines
Thu 21/817:07LAX - SJO
2 stops17h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/6£273
Wed 20/813:40SJO - LAX
2 stops19h 05mSouthwest
Sun 24/805:20LAX - SJO
2 stops12h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 30/6£315

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San José

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/8

14:48-22:42

1 stop8h 54m

Los Angeles

Thu 21/8

12:24-20:19

1 stop6h 55m

£217

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/8

06:00-11:20

Nonstop6h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/9

19:24-12:26

1 stop16h 02m

£234

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/10

10:05-23:13

1 stop14h 08m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

12:05-07:34

1 stop18h 29m

£236

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/8

00:50-06:03

Nonstop6h 13m

Los Angeles

Sat 23/8

12:00-19:04

Nonstop6h 04m

£265

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/8

12:18-23:24

2 stops12h 06m

Los Angeles

Thu 21/8

17:07-11:12

2 stops17h 05m

£273

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/8

13:40-07:45

2 stops19h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 24/8

05:20-19:05

2 stops12h 45m

£315

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/12

08:15-12:39

Nonstop6h 24m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/1

23:06-06:50

Nonstop5h 44m

£332

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/8

06:00-11:20

Nonstop6h 20m

£132

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/9

06:10-13:30

1 stop8h 20m

£157

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/10

06:30-11:47

Nonstop6h 17m

£163

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province 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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 58 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 1 July 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 56% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 July 2025.

The most flights from SJO to LAX are scheduled on a Saturday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 1 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from San José to Los Angeles. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Los Angeles?

    If you wish to fly to Los Angeles from San José, then you need to book flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles. There are 3 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX) per day to choose from. Flights to Los Angeles from Juan Santamaria Intl are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 15h 03m is how long a nonstop flight from San José to Los Angeles typically takes.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Currently priced at £234, United Airlines will fly you from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Copa Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £236 and £265, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £132. Users have also found prices from £157 and £163 on Avianca and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles consider choosing United Airlines (100%), KLM (92%) or Delta (92%) 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, San José Province to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from San José, San José Province to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£140Average£282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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