How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San José on average per week?

As of February 2026, there are 27 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to San José. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 26% of flights taking off on this day.

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

According to our data, United Airlines has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 10% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Avianca and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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

Historically, on average around 17% of flights between Los Angeles and San José have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 104 minutes.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San José on average per day?

As of February 2026, 3 flights take off from Los Angeles and land in San José each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 4:00p.m., with 68% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

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.

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5:23 p.m. - 12:08 a.m.

LAX

SJO

5h 45mdirect

1:28 a.m. - 7:09 a.m.

SJO

LAX

6h 41mdirect

C$ 475Alaska Airlines

Mon, 9 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar

6:00 a.m. - 8:39 p.m.

LAX

SJO

12h 39m

1 stop

5:40 a.m. - 11:08 a.m.

SJO

LAX

6h 28mdirect

C$ 489United Airlines

Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

11:59 p.m. - 10:11 a.m.

LAX

SJO

9h 12m

1 stop

6:00 a.m. - 11:21 a.m.

SJO

LAX

6h 21mdirect

C$ 504United Airlines

Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

11:59 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

LAX

SJO

11h 16m

1 stop

6:40 a.m. - 11:08 a.m.

SJO

LAX

6h 28mdirect

C$ 508United Airlines

Mon, 23 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

10:41 p.m. - 5:30 a.m.

LAX

SJO

5h 49mdirect

7:55 a.m. - 11:02 p.m.

SJO

LAX

16h 07m

1 stop

C$ 512United Airlines

Sat, 25 Apr - Fri, 1 May

7:00 a.m. - 6:16 p.m.

LAX

SJO

9h 16m

1 stop

1:25 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.

SJO

LAX

9h 25m

1 stop

C$ 517United Airlines

Tue, 17 Feb - Mon, 11 May

5:50 a.m. - 7:37 p.m.

LAX

SJO

12h 47m

1 stop

6:00 a.m. - 11:21 a.m.

SJO

LAX

6h 21mdirect

C$ 520United Airlines

Wed, 15 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr

5:23 p.m. - 12:08 a.m.

LAX

SJO

5h 45mdirect

1:28 a.m. - 7:09 a.m.

SJO

LAX

6h 41mdirect

C$ 523Alaska Airlines

Mon, 9 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar

7:15 a.m. - 10:39 p.m.

LAX

SJO

14h 24m

1 stop

6:00 a.m. - 11:21 a.m.

SJO

LAX

6h 21mdirect

C$ 532United Airlines

Wed, 27 May - Sun, 31 May

10:41 p.m. - 5:30 a.m.

LAX

SJO

5h 49mdirect

11:13 a.m. - 11:36 p.m.

SJO

LAX

13h 23m

1 stop

C$ 545United Airlines

Fri, 1 May - Sun, 31 May

Southwest flights from Los Angeles to San José

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Southwest

23 Mar

LAX11:20 p.m.Los Angeles

12h 35m

1 stop

SJO12:55 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31 Mar

SJO1:55 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 30m

1 stop

LAX11:25 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 546

Southwest

3 Feb

LAX6:50 a.m.Los Angeles

10h 40m

2 stops

SJO7:30 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5 Feb

SJO9:40 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 00m

1 stop

LAX6:40 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 670

Southwest

3 Feb

LAX6:50 a.m.Los Angeles

10h 40m

2 stops

SJO7:30 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5 Feb

SJO9:40 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 15m

2 stops

LAX8:55 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 708

United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San José

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United Airlines

1 Mar

LAX6:00 a.m.Los Angeles

12h 39m

1 stop

SJO8:39 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8 Mar

SJO5:40 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 28m

LAX11:08 a.m.Los Angeles

C$ 489

United Airlines

10 Apr

LAX11:59 p.m.Los Angeles

9h 12m

1 stop

SJO10:11 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18 Apr

SJO6:00 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 21m

LAX11:21 a.m.Los Angeles

C$ 504

United Airlines

23 Feb

LAX11:59 p.m.Los Angeles

11h 16m

1 stop

SJO1:15 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

1 Mar

SJO6:40 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 28m

LAX11:08 a.m.Los Angeles

C$ 508

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Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

5:23 p.m.-12:08 a.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

1:28 a.m.-7:09 a.m.

Nonstop6h 41m

C$ 475

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

6:00 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

1 stop12h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/3

5:40 a.m.-11:08 a.m.

Nonstop6h 28m

C$ 489

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 10/4

11:59 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

1 stop9h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/4

6:00 a.m.-11:21 a.m.

Nonstop6h 21m

C$ 504

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

11:59 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop11h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/3

6:40 a.m.-11:08 a.m.

Nonstop6h 28m

C$ 508

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 25/4

10:41 p.m.-5:30 a.m.

Nonstop5h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/5

7:55 a.m.-11:02 p.m.

1 stop16h 07m

C$ 512

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

7:00 a.m.-6:16 p.m.

1 stop9h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

1:25 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop9h 25m

C$ 517

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 15/4

5:50 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

1 stop12h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/4

6:00 a.m.-11:21 a.m.

Nonstop6h 21m

C$ 520

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

5:23 p.m.-12:08 a.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

1:28 a.m.-7:09 a.m.

Nonstop6h 41m

C$ 523

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

7:15 a.m.-10:39 p.m.

1 stop14h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/5

6:00 a.m.-11:21 a.m.

Nonstop6h 21m

C$ 532

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 1/5

10:41 p.m.-5:30 a.m.

Nonstop5h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/5

11:13 a.m.-11:36 p.m.

1 stop13h 23m

C$ 545

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, October 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$ 479. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to San José from Los Angeles during September instead. Flights to San José in September, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around C$ 494.

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 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$ 619 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$ 516 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl 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 February 2026, prices for Los Angeles to San José flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time	16h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in San José	1 airport

The best flight deal from Los Angeles to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,920

The fastest flight from Los Angeles to San José takes 16h 30m

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).

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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 16h 30m, 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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Los Angeles to San José is Boeing 737 MAX 8, representing 55.71% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 757 at 13.80%, Airbus A320neo at 10.06%, and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 9.71%.

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There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl 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 February 2026, prices for Los Angeles to San José flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Avianca and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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

Historically, on average around 17% of flights between Los Angeles and San José have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 104 minutes.

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

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

According to our data, United Airlines has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 10% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San José on average per day?

As of February 2026, 3 flights take off from Los Angeles and land in San José each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 4:00p.m., with 68% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San José on average per week?

As of February 2026, there are 27 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to San José. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 26% of flights taking off on this day.

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