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

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

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

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

About 10% of weekly flights between San Jose and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

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

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

How popular is this San Jose, California to Los Angeles flight route?

This flight path from San Jose to Los Angeles Los Angeles was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Los Angeles?

There are many flights that can get you from San Jose, California to Los Angeles in 1h 20m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 308 mi between San Jose, California and Los Angeles. Most flights are nonstop.

Weekly flight availability from San Jose, California to Los Angeles

The most flights from SJC to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose, California to Los Angeles?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Jose, California to Los Angeles on time: WestJet (97%), KLM (97%), China Eastern (95%).

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Los Angeles?

The best time to book flights from San Jose, California to Los Angeles is 65 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 San Jose, California to Los Angeles?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Los Angeles (average of £135). Flying from San Jose, California to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £199). 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 SJC to LAX?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose, California to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 84% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Jose, California to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Jose, California to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £91 and £226 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £84 on Alaska Airlines (9 Dec–9 Dec).

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How popular is this San Jose, California to Los Angeles flight route?
This flight path from San Jose to Los Angeles Los Angeles was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Los Angeles?
There are many flights that can get you from San Jose, California to Los Angeles in 1h 20m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 308 mi between San Jose, California and Los Angeles. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose, California to Los Angeles?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Jose, California to Los Angeles on time: WestJet (97%), KLM (97%), China Eastern (95%).
Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Los Angeles?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Los Angeles?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Los Angeles (average of £135). Flying from San Jose, California to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £199). 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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The best time to book flights from San Jose, California to Los Angeles is 65 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 San Jose, California to Los Angeles?

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose, California to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 84% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Jose, California to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Jose, California to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £91 and £226 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £84 on Alaska Airlines (9 Dec–9 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from San Jose, California to Los Angeles

The most flights from SJC to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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

About 10% of weekly flights between San Jose and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

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

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

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

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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San Jose, California to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £91 and £226 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £84 on Alaska Airlines (9 Dec–9 Dec).