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Volaris Costa Rica Logo
10:49 pm - 7:28 amLAX-SJO
7h 39m1 stop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
2:37 pm - 9:11 pmSJO-LAX
7h 34m1 stop
$208Volaris Costa Rica
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Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 23
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
10:49 pm - 7:28 amLAX-SJO
7h 39m1 stop
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2:37 pm - 9:11 pmSJO-LAX
7h 34m1 stop
$215Volaris Costa Rica
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Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 23
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12:24 pm - 6:44 amLAX-SJO
17h 20m1 stop
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2:37 pm - 9:16 pmSJO-LAX
7h 39m1 stop
Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 11
Avianca Logo
2:50 pm - 11:15 pmLAX-SJO
7h 25m1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:45 pm - 12:00 pmSJO-LAX
17h 15m2 stops
$313Avianca
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Sat, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 4
Avianca Logo
1:20 pm - 11:15 pmLAX-SJO
8h 55m1 stop
Avianca Logo
8:00 pm - 12:00 pmSJO-LAX
17h 00m2 stops
$316Avianca
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Fri, Sep 26 - Thu, Oct 2
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:57 pm - 12:40 pmLAX-SJO
16h 43m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:23 pm - 12:25 amSJO-LAX
13h 02m2 stops
$320Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 8
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 7:42 pmLAX-SJO
11h 07m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:38 pmSJO-LAX
14h 38m2 stops
$334American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 22
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 11:17 amLAX-SJO
10h 32m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:28 pm - 6:59 amSJO-LAX
19h 31m2 stops
$335Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jun 27 - Sun, Jun 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:08 pm - 7:00 pmLAX-SJO
5h 52mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:00 am - 7:16 amSJO-LAX
6h 16mnonstop
$355Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sat, Nov 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 7:04 pmLAX-SJO
6h 04mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:47 amSJO-LAX
6h 17mnonstop
$360Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 12

Volaris Costa Rica flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

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Volaris Costa Rica
Aug 13
LAX10:49 pmLos Angeles
7h 39m
1 stop
SJO7:28 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 23
SJO2:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 34m
1 stop
LAX9:11 pmLos Angeles
Volaris Costa Rica
Aug 13
LAX10:49 pmLos Angeles
7h 39m
1 stop
SJO7:28 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 23
SJO2:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 34m
1 stop
LAX9:11 pmLos Angeles
Volaris Costa Rica
Aug 13
LAX10:49 pmLos Angeles
7h 39m
1 stop
SJO7:28 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 19
SJO5:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 41m
1 stop
LAX9:11 pmLos Angeles

Avianca flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

Our best Avianca deals on Los Angeles to San José, San José Province flight tickets
Avianca
Aug 30
LAX2:50 pmLos Angeles
7h 25m
1 stop
SJO11:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 4
SJO7:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 15m
2 stops
LAX12:00 pmLos Angeles
Avianca
Sep 26
LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles
8h 55m
1 stop
SJO11:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 2
SJO8:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 00m
2 stops
LAX12:00 pmLos Angeles
Avianca
Sep 13
LAX12:30 amLos Angeles
9h 45m
1 stop
SJO11:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 21
SJO6:10 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 20m
1 stop
LAX1:30 pmLos Angeles

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province from Los Angeles, with most prices found around $386. If you’re not able to fly to San José, San José Province in May, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province during August average around $391.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José, San José Province?

The cheapest day to depart from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $505. The most expensive day to fly to San José, San José Province is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around $563.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José, San José Province?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province when you can find flight prices for as low as $504. Flying to San José, San José Province in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to San José, San José Province, so prices are often more expensive at around $577 per ticket.

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, San José Province?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José, San José Province from Los Angeles when booking 18 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José, San José Province for around $470 when searching 18 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José, San José Province from Los Angeles for as low as $397 on momondo.

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

There are 4 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.

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

As of June 2025, prices for Los Angeles to San José, San José Province flights are approximately 4% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

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The best one-way flight to San José, San José Province from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $96. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $208.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province takes 5h 38m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province every day.
There is 1 airport near San José, San José Province: San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

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

    The distance between Los Angeles and San José Juan Santamaria Intl is about 2728.6 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 5h 52m.

  • 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 were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

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Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

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Volaris El SalvadorPriceFrom $112Free CancellationRating
7.4
26 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $149Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,052 reviews
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Volaris Costa RicaPriceFrom $186Free CancellationRating
7.8
79 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $190Free CancellationRating
6.7
2,345 reviews
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VolarisPriceFrom $192Free CancellationRating
6.7
1,170 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $243Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,946 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $292Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,790 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $333Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,451 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $341Free CancellationRating
7.3
2,925 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $362Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

    Alaska Airlines flight deals from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province start from $362 round-trip. Over the 1 Alaska Airlines flight for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $537 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • Volaris Costa Rica Flights From Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

    $186 is the best Volaris Costa Rica flight deal from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Volaris Costa Rica ticket price found was closer to $366, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Volaris Costa Rica (7.8/10 from 79 user reviews) flies into San José, San José Province from Los Angeles 6 times in an average week so prices can vary.


Traveling to a place near San José?

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