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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Los Angeles to San José were £200 for one-way flights and for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San José & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
QLA
Destination airport IATA code
SJO
Number of flight options
2
Average flight time
7 hours 1 min

San José SJO Flight Information

Traveling From
Los Angeles
Origin Airport IATA Code
QLA
Traveling To
San José
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJO
Number of Airlines Serving
4
Available Airlines
Delta, Copa, United
Distance
4381 km
Direct Flight Time
5 36
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Los Angeles and San Jose?
There are multiple carriers that fly direct from Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport, so you’ll have no problem customising your next grand adventure. Explore what dates are available with United Airlines. If they don’t fit with your travel plans, look into JetBlue Airways.
How long is a direct flight from Los Angeles to San Jose?
Choose your preferred seat, because you’ll be in it for at least 5 hours and 45 minutes on this journey of 2,700 miles. However, nonstop flights from Los Angeles to San Jose generally average 5 hours and 45 minutes.
What are the best airports for Los Angeles to San Jose flights?
As there are lots of ways to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose, we thought you might be curious to discover which routes are the most frequently flown:

  • LAX to San Jose (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.) - 167 flights per week
  • SNA to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 52 flights per week
  • Ontario Airport to San Jose (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.) - 40 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Jose?
After incredible in-flight entertainment? How about friendly service? While you’ll find several airlines travelling from Los Angeles to San Jose, picking one of these reputable carriers will ensure you start your getaway on the right foot.

  • United Airlines with 347 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 242 flights every month.
  • Southwest Airlines with 143 flights every month.
  • JetBlue with 99 flights every month.
  • Avianca with 95 flights every month.
  • Delta with 91 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Los Angeles to San Jose?
A world of possibilities awaits in San Jose. Get your adventure underway by booking one of the 24 flights which operate each day from Los Angeles to San Jose.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Los Angeles to San José is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Los Angeles to San José  

Every day between Los Angeles and San José, 5 flights from 4 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 5hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 4381 km between null and null, let us know! 

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We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Los Angeles to San José to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Place to stay after flight from Los Angeles to San José

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas, Ulloa, Heredia
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,628 reviews)
Great place to overnight or for a few days to San
"5-10 minutes from the airport, nice pool, friendly staff and real breakfast."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road, Alajuela, Alajuela
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free parking, breakfast and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (389 reviews)
"It’s quite a nice hotel, the staff are definitely top notch"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 out of 5
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest, La Asunción, Heredia
Stay at this spa resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent property and great service."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

4 out of 5
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio, San Antonio Belen Intersection, La Asunción
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Loud music started at 8am on sunday morning"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,079 reviews)
"Shuttle bus is very convenient."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas, 3 Miles South of Intl Airport, La Asunción, Heredia
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,076 reviews)
"The restaurant food was not so great."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2024

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
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