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4:17 pm - 11:35 am
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LAX
20h 18m1 stop
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11:50 pm - 8:19 pm
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SJO
19h 29m1 stop
$244Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Fri, May 15
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4:20 pm - 9:30 am
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LAX
19h 10m1 stop
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10:04 pm - 11:13 pm
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SJO
23h 09m1 stop
$245Volaris
Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 16
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2:39 pm - 8:34 pm
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LAX
7h 55mnonstop
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10:04 pm - 11:13 pm
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SJO
23h 09m1 stop
$246Volaris
Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
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4:20 pm - 9:30 am
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LAX
19h 10m1 stop
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10:04 pm - 11:13 pm
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23h 09m1 stop
$247Volaris
Mon, Jan 26 - Sun, Feb 1
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2:39 pm - 8:34 pm
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LAX
7h 55mnonstop
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10:04 pm - 11:58 pm
LAX
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SJO
23h 54m1 stop
$248Volaris
Tue, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 19
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2:42 pm - 11:35 am
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LAX
21h 53m1 stop
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11:04 pm - 11:13 pm
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23h 09m1 stop
$249Volaris
Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 6
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5:30 am - 8:34 pm
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LAX
17h 04m1 stop
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10:04 pm - 7:17 am
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7h 13mnonstop
$250Volaris
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 7
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4:20 pm - 9:30 am
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19h 10m1 stop
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10:04 pm - 11:13 pm
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23h 09m1 stop
$251Volaris
Fri, Jan 23 - Wed, Feb 4
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2:42 pm - 10:26 am
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21h 44m1 stop
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10:04 pm - 7:17 am
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7h 13mnonstop
$252Volaris
Wed, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 9
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2:39 pm - 8:34 pm
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7h 55mnonstop
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10:04 pm - 11:13 pm
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23h 09m1 stop
$253Volaris
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

Volaris El Salvador flights from San José to Los Angeles

Our best Volaris El Salvador deals on San José to Los Angeles flight tickets
Volaris El Salvador
Mar 2
SJO4:17 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 18m
1 stop
LAX10:35 amLos Angeles
Mar 5
LAX12:09 pmLos Angeles
16h 41m
1 stop
SJO6:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$249
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Volaris El Salvador
Jan 28
SJO2:42 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 44m
1 stop
LAX10:26 amLos Angeles
Jan 31
LAX12:09 pmLos Angeles
16h 41m
1 stop
SJO6:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$268
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Volaris El Salvador
Feb 2
SJO4:17 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 09m
1 stop
LAX10:26 amLos Angeles
Feb 24
LAX12:09 pmLos Angeles
23h 48m
1 stop
SJO1:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$270
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Volaris flights from San José to Los Angeles

Our best Volaris deals on San José to Los Angeles flight tickets
Volaris
Jan 27
SJO5:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 04m
1 stop
LAX8:34 pmLos Angeles
Jan 30
LAX10:50 pmLos Angeles
19h 35m
1 stop
SJO8:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$244
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Volaris
Feb 1
SJO4:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 10m
1 stop
LAX9:30 amLos Angeles
Feb 16
LAX10:04 pmLos Angeles
23h 09m
1 stop
SJO11:13 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$245
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Volaris
Feb 11
SJO2:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 55m
LAX8:34 pmLos Angeles
Feb 17
LAX10:04 pmLos Angeles
23h 09m
1 stop
SJO11:13 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$246
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.
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San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/11

4:17 pm-11:35 am

1 stop20h 18m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

11:50 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop19h 29m

$244

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

4:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

10:04 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 09m

$245

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

2:39 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

10:04 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 09m

$246

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

4:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

10:04 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 09m

$247

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

2:39 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

10:04 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop23h 54m

$248

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/1

2:42 pm-11:35 am

1 stop21h 53m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

11:04 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 09m

$249

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

5:30 am-8:34 pm

1 stop17h 04m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

10:04 pm-7:17 am

Nonstop7h 13m

$250

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

4:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

10:04 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 09m

$251

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

2:42 pm-10:26 am

1 stop21h 44m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

10:04 pm-7:17 am

Nonstop7h 13m

$252

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

2:39 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

10:04 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 09m

$253

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from San José, with most prices found around $341. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Los Angeles from San José during October instead. Flights to Los Angeles in October, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $356.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Los Angeles. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $429. 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 Los Angeles on Monday is $517.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Los Angeles is at noon. Flights from San José to Los Angeles during this time can be as low as $301. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Los Angeles, so prices are often more expensive at around $516 per ticket.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $404 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from San José for as low as $355 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San José to Los Angeles flights?

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a San José to Los Angeles flight.

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

As of December 2025, prices for San José to Los Angeles flights are approximately 16% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to Los Angeles

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San José to Los Angeles according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$227

Fastest flight time

6h 17m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from San José in the past 72 hours is $227. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $403.
The fastest flight from San José to Los Angeles takes 6h 17m
Direct flights go from San José to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport in Los Angeles. From San José there are direct flights to Los Angeles (LAX).
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  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Los Angeles by plane?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl and Los Angeles are 2728.6 mi apart from one another. 6h 17m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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

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

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Los Angeles Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Los Angeles Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from San José to Los Angeles

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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
1,561 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $185Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,019 reviews
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Volaris Costa RicaPriceFrom $192Free CancellationRating
7.8
80 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $225Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,489 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $233Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,072 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $271Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,113 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $310Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,551 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San José to Los Angeles

    Alaska Airlines flies from San José to Los Angeles around 7 times per week, with 11,549 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Alaska Airlines deal from San José to Los Angeles in the last 72 hours was $310 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $458 for Alaska Airlines flights on this route.

  • Delta Flights From San José to Los Angeles

    Delta is also a popular choice for this route. Delta flight deals for San José to Los Angeles start from as low as $185 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Delta deals seen on momondo around $477. Delta operates 7 flights to Los Angeles from San José in an average week. Users have rated it 7.9/10 across 8,021 reviews.

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