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Cheap flights from San José to California from $147

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United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:54 pm
SJO
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SMF
17h 24m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 12:56 pm
SMF
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SJO
27h 46m2 stops
$238United Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 22
United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 9:54 pm
SJO
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SMF
14h 14m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 8:32 am
SMF
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SJO
10h 02m1 stop
$247United Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 9:48 am
SJO
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SMF
27h 03m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 8:39 pm
SMF
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SJO
13h 24m1 stop
$251United Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
Avianca Logo
3:05 pm - 8:55 pm
SJO
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ONT
7h 50m1 stop
Avianca Logo
11:30 pm - 1:40 pm
ONT
-
SJO
13h 10m1 stop
$261Avianca
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
5:30 am - 9:34 pm
SJO
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LAX
17h 04m1 stop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
11:04 pm - 7:17 am
LAX
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SJO
7h 13m1 stop
$264Volaris Costa Rica
Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13
Avianca Logo
3:05 pm - 9:55 pm
SJO
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ONT
7h 50m1 stop
Avianca Logo
11:25 pm - 11:15 am
ONT
-
SJO
10h 50m1 stop
$265Avianca
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
Copa Airlines Logo
4:09 am - 5:13 pm
SJO
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SAN
15h 04m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 1:53 pm
SAN
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SJO
15h 36m1 stop
$287Copa Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 6
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 6:14 pm
SJO
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SAN
13h 24m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 4:46 pm
SAN
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SJO
18h 28m2 stops
$292Copa Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:28 am - 9:24 am
SJO
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OAK
56h 56m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 11:42 pm
OAK
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SJO
26h 48m2 stops
$554Alaska Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:27 am - 11:54 pm
SJO
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OAK
24h 27m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:08 am
OAK
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SJO
40h 53m2 stops
$558Alaska Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8

Volaris flights from San José to California

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Volaris
Mar 16
SJO2:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 55m
LAX9:34 pmLos Angeles
Mar 19
LAX1:09 pmLos Angeles
16h 35m
1 stop
SJO6:44 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$263
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Volaris
Feb 6
SJO2:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 10m
1 stop
LAX10:00 pmLos Angeles
Mar 5
LAX12:09 pmLos Angeles
16h 41m
1 stop
SJO6:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$272
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Volaris
Jan 29
SJO2:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 10m
1 stop
LAX10:00 pmLos Angeles
Feb 9
LAX10:04 pmLos Angeles
23h 09m
1 stop
SJO11:13 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$273
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Spirit Airlines flights from San José to California

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Spirit Airlines
Feb 20
SJO1:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 20m
1 stop
LAX11:51 pmLos Angeles
Feb 24
LAX7:45 pmLos Angeles
14h 37m
2 stops
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$262
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Spirit Airlines
Feb 18
SJO1:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 07m
2 stops
LAX6:38 pmLos Angeles
Feb 23
LAX7:45 pmLos Angeles
14h 37m
2 stops
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$274
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Spirit Airlines
Jan 31
SJO1:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 52m
2 stops
LAX8:22 amLos Angeles
Feb 23
LAX7:45 pmLos Angeles
14h 37m
2 stops
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$292
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San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-9:54 pm

2 stops17h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/22

7:10 am-12:56 pm

2 stops27h 46m

$238

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

9:40 am-9:54 pm

1 stop14h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/2

8:30 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 02m

$247

San JoséSacramento

SJO - SMF

SJOSMF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

8:45 am-9:48 am

2 stops27h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/2

5:15 am-8:39 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$251

San JoséOntario

SJO - ONT

SJOONT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

3:05 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Ontario

Tue 3/10

11:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$261

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

5:30 am-9:34 pm

1 stop17h 04m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

11:04 pm-7:17 am

1 stop7h 13m

$264

San JoséOntario

SJO - ONT

SJOONT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

3:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Ontario

Thu 5/14

11:25 pm-11:15 am

1 stop10h 50m

$265

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

4:09 am-5:13 pm

1 stop15h 04m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

8:17 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop15h 36m

$287

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

5:50 am-6:14 pm

1 stop13h 24m

San Diego

Wed 3/25

9:18 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops18h 28m

$292

San JoséOakland

SJO - OAK

SJOOAK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/13

1:28 am-9:24 am

2 stops56h 56m

Oakland

Mon 3/23

7:54 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops26h 48m

$554

San JoséOakland

SJO - OAK

SJOOAK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

1:27 am-11:54 pm

2 stops24h 27m

Oakland

Sun 3/8

6:15 am-12:08 am

2 stops40h 53m

$558

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Best Price Found

$189

Fastest flight time

6h 28m

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 $189. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $397.
The fastest flight from San José to California takes 6h 28m
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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Volaris El SalvadorPriceFrom $114Free CancellationRating
7.4
26 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $174Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,556 reviews
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Volaris Costa RicaPriceFrom $192Free CancellationRating
7.8
80 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $195Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,008 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,092 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $219Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,487 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $233Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,049 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $310Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,470 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $369Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,895 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $489Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,250 reviews
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