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12:09 am - 11:30 amLAX-SJO
10h 21m2 stops
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5:30 am - 9:16 pmSJO-LAX
16h 46m1 stop
$230Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 27
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12:09 pm - 6:44 amLAX-SJO
16h 35m1 stop
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5:30 am - 9:34 pmSJO-LAX
17h 04m1 stop
$236Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 8
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5:07 pm - 11:14 amLAX-SJO
17h 07m2 stops
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11:37 am - 11:56 pmSJO-LAX
13h 19m2 stops
$237Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
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10:50 pm - 1:57 pmLAX-SJO
13h 07m1 stop
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5:30 am - 8:34 pmSJO-LAX
17h 04m1 stop
$240Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
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10:49 pm - 11:13 pmLAX-SJO
23h 24m1 stop
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2:42 pm - 9:59 pmSJO-LAX
8h 17m1 stop
$241Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 22
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12:09 am - 11:30 amLAX-SJO
10h 21m2 stops
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5:30 am - 9:16 pmSJO-LAX
16h 46m1 stop
$243Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 16
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10:49 pm - 11:13 pmLAX-SJO
23h 24m1 stop
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5:30 am - 9:16 pmSJO-LAX
16h 46m1 stop
$244Volaris Costa Rica
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Sun, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 10
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10:49 pm - 11:13 pmLAX-SJO
23h 24m1 stop
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2:39 pm - 8:34 pmSJO-LAX
7h 55m1 stop
$247Volaris Costa Rica
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Sun, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 4
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7:50 pm - 11:14 amLAX-SJO
14h 24m2 stops
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12:35 pm - 8:17 amSJO-LAX
20h 42m2 stops
$248Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
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2:50 pm - 11:15 pmLAX-SJO
7h 25m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 11:10 pmSJO-LAX
9h 05m1 stop
$293Avianca
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Volaris Costa Rica flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

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Oct 5
LAX10:49 pmLos Angeles
23h 24m
1 stop
SJO11:13 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 10
SJO5:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 46m
1 stop
LAX9:16 pmLos Angeles
$244
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Volaris Costa Rica
Oct 26
LAX10:49 pmLos Angeles
23h 24m
1 stop
SJO11:13 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 4
SJO2:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 55m
1 stop
LAX8:34 pmLos Angeles
$247
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Oct 2
LAX10:49 pmLos Angeles
24h 09m
1 stop
SJO11:58 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 5
SJO5:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 46m
1 stop
LAX9:16 pmLos Angeles
$257
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Spirit Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Los Angeles to San José, San José Province flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Sep 27
LAX5:07 pmLos Angeles
17h 07m
2 stops
SJO11:14 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 4
SJO11:37 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 19m
2 stops
LAX11:56 pmLos Angeles
$237
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 30
LAX7:50 pmLos Angeles
14h 24m
2 stops
SJO11:14 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 7
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 42m
2 stops
LAX8:17 amLos Angeles
$248
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Spirit Airlines
Oct 13
LAX12:09 amLos Angeles
10h 21m
2 stops
SJO11:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 27
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 42m
2 stops
LAX8:17 amLos Angeles
$255
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Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 10/13

12:09 am-11:30 am

2 stops10h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/27

5:30 am-9:16 pm

1 stop16h 46m

$230

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

12:09 pm-6:44 am

1 stop16h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

5:30 am-9:34 pm

1 stop17h 04m

$236

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 9/27

5:07 pm-11:14 am

2 stops17h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/4

11:37 am-11:56 pm

2 stops13h 19m

$237

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

10:50 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop13h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

5:30 am-8:34 pm

1 stop17h 04m

$240

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

10:49 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

2:42 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$241

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 10/13

12:09 am-11:30 am

2 stops10h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

5:30 am-9:16 pm

1 stop16h 46m

$243

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

10:49 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

5:30 am-9:16 pm

1 stop16h 46m

$244

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

10:49 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

2:39 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$247

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

7:50 pm-11:14 am

2 stops14h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

12:35 pm-8:17 am

2 stops20h 42m

$248

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 10/13

2:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

3:05 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$293

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

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province from Los Angeles, with most prices found around $385. If you’re not able to fly to San José, San José Province in August, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province during May average around $387.

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 Monday when prices can be found for as low as $477. The most expensive day to fly to San José, San José Province is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around $545.

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

At noon 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 $372. Flying to San José, San José Province at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to San José, San José Province, so prices are often more expensive at around $544 per ticket.

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

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José, San José Province from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José, San José Province for around $474 when searching 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 $417 on momondo.

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

As of September 2025, prices for Los Angeles to San José, San José Province flights are approximately 19% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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$157

Fastest flight time

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Airports in 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 $157. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $354.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province takes 5h 41m
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)
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  • 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 7h 13m.

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    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.

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $87Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,015 reviews
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Volaris El SalvadorPriceFrom $116Free CancellationRating
7.4
26 reviews
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6.7
2,435 reviews
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7.8
79 reviews
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VolarisPriceFrom $211Free CancellationRating
6.6
1,154 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $231Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,954 reviews
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7.6
1,531 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $334Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,929 reviews
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8.0
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7.2
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  • Volaris Costa Rica Flights From Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

    Volaris Costa Rica flight deals from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province start from $195 round-trip. Over the 3 Volaris Costa Rica flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $379 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • Avianca Flights From Los Angeles to San José, San José Province

    $178 is the best Avianca flight deal from Los Angeles to San José, San José Province found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Avianca ticket price found was closer to $442, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Avianca (6.7/10 from 2,435 user reviews) flies into San José, San José Province from Los Angeles 1 time in an average week so prices can vary.

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