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Volaris Logo
4:15 pm - 10:32 am
SJO
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SJC
19h 17m
1 stop
Volaris Logo
12:23 pm - 11:59 pm
SJC
-
SJO
10h 36m
1 stop
$319Volaris
Thu, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 16
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 8:47 pm
SJO
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LAS
12h 12m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:15 am - 8:19 am
LAS
-
SJO
24h 04m
2 stops
$333Frontier
Mon, May 25 - Fri, May 29
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 8:31 am
SJO
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LAS
24h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 12:21 pm
LAS
-
SJO
21h 06m
2 stops
$340United Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
Copa Airlines Logo
4:10 am - 6:40 pm
SJO
-
SAN
15h 30m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 7:12 am
SAN
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SJO
8h 12m
1 stop
$351Copa Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 7
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 7:50 pm
SJO
-
SAN
20h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:27 pm - 10:11 am
SAN
-
SJO
14h 44m
2 stops
$354United Airlines
Mon, Jul 20 - Tue, Jul 28
Copa Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
-
SAN
9h 25m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 9:06 am
SAN
-
SJO
10h 06m
1 stop
$376Copa Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
Avianca Logo
3:10 pm - 9:45 pm
SJO
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ONT
7h 35m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
11:35 pm - 8:45 am
ONT
-
SJO
8h 10m
1 stop
$383Avianca
Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 14
American Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 10:09 am
SJO
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ONT
22h 59m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 11:07 am
ONT
-
SJO
19h 59m
2 stops
$399American Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
American Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 10:09 am
SJO
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ONT
22h 59m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 9:36 pm
ONT
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SJO
20h 37m
1 stop
$407American Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
Avianca Logo
5:05 am - 12:50 pm
SJO
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SFO
8h 45m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
10:28 am - 11:15 pm
SFO
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SJO
11h 47m
2 stops
$468Avianca
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 5

Spirit Airlines flights from San José to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on San José to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Apr 24
SJO12:38 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 15m
2 stops
LAX11:53 pmLos Angeles
Apr 29
LAX5:30 amLos Angeles
29h 03m
2 stops
SJO11:33 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$361
Spirit Airlines
Apr 24
SJO12:38 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 08m
2 stops
LAS10:46 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
May 2
LAS11:51 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
22h 42m
2 stops
SJO11:33 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$366
Spirit Airlines
Apr 24
SJO12:38 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 15m
2 stops
LAX11:53 pmLos Angeles
May 2
LAX5:30 amLos Angeles
29h 03m
2 stops
SJO11:33 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$373

Avianca flights from San José to California

Our best Avianca deals on San José to California flight tickets
Avianca
May 5
SJO3:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 35m
1 stop
ONT9:45 pmOntario
May 14
ONT11:35 pmOntario
8h 10m
1 stop
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$383
Avianca
Sep 21
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 44m
1 stop
SAN12:29 amSan Diego
Sep 26
SAN1:48 pmSan Diego
16h 27m
1 stop
SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$411
Avianca
Apr 7
SJO5:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 15m
1 stop
LAX1:00 pmLos Angeles
Apr 11
LAX2:40 pmLos Angeles
7h 35m
1 stop
SJO11:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$426

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San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

4:15 pm-10:32 am

1 stop19h 17m

San Jose

Tue 6/16

12:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$319

San JoséLas Vegas

SJO - LAS

SJOLAS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

9:35 am-8:47 pm

1 stop12h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/29

7:15 am-8:19 am

2 stops24h 04m

$333

San JoséLas Vegas

SJO - LAS

SJOLAS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/3

8:45 am-8:31 am

1 stop24h 46m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/10

2:15 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops21h 06m

$340

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

4:10 am-6:40 pm

1 stop15h 30m

San Diego

Sun 6/7

10:00 pm-7:12 am

1 stop8h 12m

$351

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/20

12:30 am-7:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

San Diego

Tue 7/28

6:27 pm-10:11 am

2 stops14h 44m

$354

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

10:05 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Diego

Sun 5/24

10:00 pm-9:06 am

1 stop10h 06m

$376
Quickest round-trip

San JoséOntario

SJO - ONT

SJOONT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

3:10 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Ontario

Thu 5/14

11:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop8h 10m

$383

San JoséOntario

SJO - ONT

SJOONT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

12:10 pm-10:09 am

2 stops22h 59m

Ontario

Tue 4/28

2:08 pm-11:07 am

2 stops19h 59m

$399

San JoséOntario

SJO - ONT

SJOONT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

12:10 pm-10:09 am

2 stops22h 59m

Ontario

Tue 5/5

11:59 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop20h 37m

$407

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

5:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

10:28 am-11:15 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$468

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

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

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

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 $410. 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 $495.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $300. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $490 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.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

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 $403 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 $355 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$256

Fastest flight time

6h 14m

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 $256. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $402.
The fastest flight from San José to California takes 6h 14m
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).

Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to California

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to California?

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to California were last updated today.

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

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

    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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San José to California?

Best airlines flying from San José to California

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Free Cancellation
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Volaris Costa RicaPriceFrom $186Free CancellationRating
7.8
80 reviews
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Volaris El SalvadorPriceFrom $190Free CancellationRating
7.4
29 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $190Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,579 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $214Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,367 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,529 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $231Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,545 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $284Free CancellationRating
6.5
2,505 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,908 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $301Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,146 reviews
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