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Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 10:40 am
SJO
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RNO
23h 09m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 11:22 am
RNO
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SJO
22h 47m
2 stops
$239Spirit Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
5:30 am - 9:27 pm
SJO
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LAX
16h 57m
1 stop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
11:04 pm - 11:13 pm
LAX
-
SJO
23h 09m
1 stop
$250Volaris Costa Rica
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 8:34 pm
SJO
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LAX
17h 04m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:04 pm - 11:13 pm
LAX
-
SJO
23h 09m
1 stop
$252Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 9:59 pm
SJO
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ONT
11h 24m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 8:32 am
ONT
-
SJO
11h 55m
1 stop
$290United Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 9:59 pm
SJO
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ONT
11h 24m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 8:32 am
ONT
-
SJO
11h 55m
1 stop
$299United Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Fri, Mar 6
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 5:13 pm
SJO
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SAN
13h 23m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 7:06 am
SAN
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SJO
8h 49m
1 stop
$310Copa Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
Copa Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 5:13 pm
SJO
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SAN
11h 02m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 4:46 pm
SAN
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SJO
18h 29m
2 stops
$315Copa Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
American Airlines Logo
11:24 am - 10:39 pm
SJO
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LAS
13h 15m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:33 pm
LAS
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SJO
11h 33m
1 stop
$318American Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10
American Airlines Logo
11:24 am - 10:39 pm
SJO
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LAS
13h 15m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 9:25 am
LAS
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SJO
12h 25m
2 stops
$322American Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9
Avianca Logo
3:10 pm - 9:45 pm
SJO
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ONT
7h 35m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
11:35 pm - 11:30 am
ONT
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SJO
10h 55m
1 stop
$353Avianca
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

Volaris Costa Rica flights from San José to California

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Volaris Costa Rica
Mar 12
SJO5:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 57m
1 stop
LAX9:27 pmLos Angeles
Mar 15
LAX11:04 pmLos Angeles
23h 09m
1 stop
SJO11:13 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$250
Volaris Costa Rica
Mar 5
SJO5:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 04m
1 stop
LAX8:34 pmLos Angeles
Mar 11
LAX11:04 pmLos Angeles
23h 09m
1 stop
SJO11:13 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$255
Volaris Costa Rica
Feb 25
SJO5:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 04m
1 stop
LAX8:34 pmLos Angeles
Mar 4
LAX10:04 pmLos Angeles
23h 09m
1 stop
SJO11:13 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$258

Volaris flights from San José to California

Our best Volaris deals on San José to California flight tickets
Volaris
Mar 6
SJO4:17 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 09m
1 stop
LAX10:26 amLos Angeles
Mar 10
LAX11:04 pmLos Angeles
23h 09m
1 stop
SJO11:13 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$254
Volaris
Mar 5
SJO5:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 04m
1 stop
LAX8:34 pmLos Angeles
Mar 9
LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles
19h 35m
1 stop
SJO8:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$259
Volaris
Feb 19
SJO2:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 10m
1 stop
LAX10:00 pmLos Angeles
Feb 24
LAX10:04 pmLos Angeles
23h 09m
1 stop
SJO11:13 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$260

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San JoséReno

SJO - RNO

SJORNO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

1:31 pm-10:40 am

2 stops23h 09m

Reno

Tue 3/10

11:35 am-11:22 am

2 stops22h 47m

$239

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

5:30 am-9:27 pm

1 stop16h 57m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

11:04 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 09m

$250

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

5:30 am-8:34 pm

1 stop17h 04m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

11:04 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 09m

$252

San JoséOntario

SJO - ONT

SJOONT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

12:35 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Ontario

Mon 3/2

6:37 pm-8:32 am

1 stop11h 55m

$290

San JoséOntario

SJO - ONT

SJOONT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

12:35 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Ontario

Fri 3/6

6:37 pm-8:32 am

1 stop11h 55m

$299

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/20

5:50 am-5:13 pm

1 stop13h 23m

San Diego

Fri 2/27

8:17 pm-7:06 am

1 stop8h 49m

$310

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

8:11 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 02m

San Diego

Wed 2/25

8:17 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops18h 29m

$315

San JoséLas Vegas

SJO - LAS

SJOLAS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

11:24 am-10:39 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-7:33 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$318

San JoséLas Vegas

SJO - LAS

SJOLAS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

11:24 am-10:39 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 3/9

8:00 pm-9:25 am

2 stops12h 25m

$322

San JoséOntario

SJO - ONT

SJOONT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

3:10 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Ontario

Thu 5/14

11:35 pm-11:30 am

1 stop10h 55m

$353

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The month of October is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from San José averaging around $355.

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The cheapest day to depart from San José to California is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $418. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Monday is $487.

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The cheapest time of day to fly to California is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $303. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $506 on average. Flights to California from San José in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $401 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from San José for as low as $351 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$212

Fastest flight time

6h 21m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

418 airports
The best one-way flight to California from San José in the past 72 hours is $212. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $317.
The fastest flight from San José to California takes 6h 21m
Direct flights go from San José to California every day.
There are 418 airports in California. From San José there are direct flights to Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO).
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    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 San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to California.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from San José to California

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AviancaPriceFrom $171Free CancellationRating
6.5
2,498 reviews
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Volaris El SalvadorPriceFrom $175Free CancellationRating
7.4
29 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,149 reviews
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Volaris Costa RicaPriceFrom $186Free CancellationRating
7.8
79 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $188Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,557 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $208Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,239 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $233Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,234 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,893 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $306Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,839 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $489Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,275 reviews
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