Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from C$ 390

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12:40 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 05m1 stop Houston Hobby
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2:45 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 35m1 stop Houston Hobby
C$ 786Southwest
Mon, 18 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
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1:40 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 35m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora
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5:35 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
8h 05m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora
C$ 789Avianca
Mon, 25 Jan - Fri, 12 Feb
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1:05 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 40m2 stops Dallas Love Field Houston Hobby
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2:45 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 35m1 stop Houston Hobby
C$ 792Southwest
Mon, 18 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
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9:25 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 20m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston Hobby
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2:45 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
17h 45m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
C$ 794Southwest
Sun, 31 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
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10:20 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 30m1 stop Orlando
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1:05 p.m. - 11:25 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 20m1 stop Houston Hobby
C$ 801Southwest
Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
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11:48 p.m. - 10:44 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 56m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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3:00 p.m. - 9:22 a.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
20h 22m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
C$ 804Multiple Airlines
Fri, 22 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
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6:50 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Houston Hobby
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2:45 p.m. - 7:35 a.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
18h 50m2 stops Orlando Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
C$ 807Southwest
Thu, 14 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
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9:40 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 25m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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2:45 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 35m1 stop Houston Hobby
C$ 808Southwest
Sun, 17 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
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7:45 p.m. - 12:20 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston Hobby
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2:45 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 35m1 stop Houston Hobby
C$ 813Southwest
Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 27 Jan
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2:50 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 15m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Baltimore/Washington
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2:45 p.m. - 6:40 a.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
17h 55m2 stops Houston Hobby Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
C$ 814Southwest
Sat, 6 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb

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JetBlue flights from Los Angeles to San José

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JetBlue
4 Dec
LAX10:10 p.m.Los Angeles
11h 36m
1 stop
SJO11:46 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15 Dec
SJO12:50 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 16m
1 stop
LAX11:06 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 871
JetBlue
5 Jan
LAX9:35 p.m.Los Angeles
12h 10m
1 stop
SJO11:45 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30 Jan
SJO3:05 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 52m
1 stop
LAX11:57 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 873
JetBlue
7 Feb
LAX9:35 p.m.Los Angeles
12h 10m
1 stop
SJO11:45 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15 Feb
SJO12:50 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 56m
1 stop
LAX11:46 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 874

Southwest flights from Los Angeles to San José

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to San José flight tickets
Southwest
18 Jan
LAX12:40 a.m.Los Angeles
11h 05m
1 stop
SJO1:45 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26 Jan
SJO2:45 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 35m
1 stop
LAX10:20 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 786
Southwest
18 Jan
LAX1:05 a.m.Los Angeles
10h 40m
2 stops
SJO1:45 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26 Jan
SJO2:45 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 35m
1 stop
LAX10:20 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 792
Southwest
31 Jan
LAX9:25 p.m.Los Angeles
14h 20m
2 stops
SJO1:45 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10 Feb
SJO2:45 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 45m
2 stops
LAX6:30 a.m.Los Angeles
C$ 794

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Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 18/1

12:40 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop11h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/1

2:45 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 35m

C$ 786
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Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 25/1

1:40 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/2

5:35 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop8h 05m

C$ 789

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 18/1

1:05 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops10h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/1

2:45 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 35m

C$ 792

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 31/1

9:25 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops14h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/2

2:45 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

2 stops17h 45m

C$ 794

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 25/2

10:20 p.m.-12:50 p.m.

1 stop12h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/3

1:05 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

1 stop12h 20m

C$ 801

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 22/1

11:48 p.m.-10:44 p.m.

1 stop20h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

3:00 p.m.-9:22 a.m.

1 stop20h 22m

C$ 804

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 14/1

6:50 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/1

2:45 p.m.-7:35 a.m.

2 stops18h 50m

C$ 807

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 17/1

9:40 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop12h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/1

2:45 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 35m

C$ 808

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 1/12

7:45 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

2 stops14h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/1

2:45 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 35m

C$ 813

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 6/2

2:50 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

2 stops19h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/2

2:45 p.m.-6:40 a.m.

2 stops17h 55m

C$ 814

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and San José?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from C$ 657 to C$ 1,052.
The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 786.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 601. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to San José from Los Angeles during January instead. Flights to San José in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around C$ 663.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around C$ 806 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Los Angeles for as low as C$ 698 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to San José flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to San José flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to San José flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Los Angeles to San José.

How have Los Angeles to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Los Angeles to San José flights are approximately 72% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to San José

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Best price found

C$ 390

Fastest flight time

13h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San José

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San José from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is C$ 390. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 786.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to San José takes 13h 50m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to San José every day.
There is 1 airport in San José. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to San José

  • How far is Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 4391.3 km. Flights usually cover this in 13h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to San José?

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