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4:20 pm - 9:30 amSJO-LAX
19h 10m1 stop
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11:51 pm - 1:50 pmLAX-SJO
11h 59m1 stop
$262Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 25
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4:20 pm - 9:30 amSJO-LAX
19h 10m1 stop
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11:10 am - 12:07 amLAX-SJO
10h 57m1 stop
$263Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
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2:42 pm - 9:20 pmSJO-LAX
8h 38m1 stop
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12:09 pm - 1:57 pmLAX-SJO
23h 48m1 stop
$264Volaris El Salvador
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Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
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2:50 pm - 10:00 pmSJO-LAX
9h 10m1 stop
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11:10 am - 12:07 amLAX-SJO
10h 57m1 stop
$265Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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2:43 pm - 10:52 pmSJO-LAX
9h 09m1 stop
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11:04 pm - 11:58 pmLAX-SJO
23h 54m1 stop
$266Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Apr 24 - Thu, May 7
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4:20 pm - 9:30 amSJO-LAX
19h 10m1 stop
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12:09 pm - 6:50 amLAX-SJO
16h 41m1 stop
$267Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Jan 25 - Sat, Jan 31
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2:39 pm - 8:34 pmSJO-LAX
7h 55m1 stop
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12:09 pm - 6:50 amLAX-SJO
16h 41m1 stop
$268Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 29
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2:50 pm - 10:00 pmSJO-LAX
9h 10m1 stop
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10:04 pm - 11:13 pmLAX-SJO
23h 09m1 stop
$269Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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4:17 pm - 10:35 amSJO-LAX
20h 18m1 stop
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10:04 pm - 7:17 amLAX-SJO
7h 13mnonstop
$270Volaris
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Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 6
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5:30 am - 9:34 pmSJO-LAX
17h 04m1 stop
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12:51 am - 1:45 pmLAX-SJO
11h 54m1 stop
$271Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

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
Feb 11
SJO2:42 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 38m
1 stop
LAX9:20 pmLos Angeles
Feb 17
LAX12:09 pmLos Angeles
23h 48m
1 stop
SJO1:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Volaris El Salvador
Feb 2
SJO4:17 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 18m
1 stop
LAX10:35 amLos Angeles
Feb 24
LAX10:50 pmLos Angeles
13h 07m
1 stop
SJO1:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Volaris El Salvador
Dec 3
SJO2:42 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 44m
1 stop
LAX10:26 amLos Angeles
Dec 6
LAX12:09 pmLos Angeles
16h 41m
1 stop
SJO6:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Volaris flights from San José to Los Angeles

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Volaris
Mar 2
SJO4:17 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 18m
1 stop
LAX10:35 amLos Angeles
Mar 6
LAX10:04 pmLos Angeles
7h 13m
SJO7:17 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Volaris
Dec 10
SJO2:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 55m
LAX8:34 pmLos Angeles
Jan 11
LAX10:04 pmLos Angeles
7h 13m
SJO7:17 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Volaris
Dec 3
SJO2:42 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 44m
1 stop
LAX10:26 amLos Angeles
Dec 10
LAX10:50 pmLos Angeles
19h 35m
1 stop
SJO8:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

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San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/16

4:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/25

11:51 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$262

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

Fri 1/30

11:10 am-12:07 am

1 stop10h 57m

$263

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

2:42 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

12:09 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop23h 48m

$264

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

2:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/18

11:10 am-12:07 am

1 stop10h 57m

$265

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

2:43 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/7

11:04 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop23h 54m

$266

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

4:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

12:09 pm-6:50 am

1 stop16h 41m

$267

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

2:39 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

12:09 pm-6:50 am

1 stop16h 41m

$268

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

2:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/18

10:04 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 09m

$269

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

4:17 pm-10:35 am

1 stop20h 18m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/6

10:04 pm-7:17 am

Nonstop7h 13m

$270

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

5:30 am-9:34 pm

1 stop17h 04m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/17

12:51 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$271

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San José and Los Angeles?

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 $340. 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 Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Los Angeles. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $442. 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 $513.

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 $533 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 $405 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 $346 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 2% 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 November 2025, prices for San José to Los Angeles flights are approximately 3% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to Los Angeles

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Best Price Found

$186

Fastest flight time

6h 28m

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 $186. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $314.
The fastest flight from San José to Los Angeles takes 6h 28m
Direct flights go from San José to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)
  • 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 40m 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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Volaris El SalvadorPriceFrom $114Free CancellationRating
7.4
26 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $135Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,160 reviews
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VolarisPriceFrom $177Free CancellationRating
6.7
1,154 reviews
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Volaris Costa RicaPriceFrom $191Free CancellationRating
7.8
80 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $200Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,567 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $217Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,003 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $233Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,039 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $248Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,049 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $249Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,477 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $320Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,358 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 11,357 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 $320 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $473 for Alaska Airlines flights on this route.

  • Volaris Costa Rica Flights From San José to Los Angeles

    Volaris Costa Rica is also a popular choice for this route. Volaris Costa Rica flight deals for San José to Los Angeles start from as low as $191 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Volaris Costa Rica deals seen on momondo around $325. Volaris Costa Rica operates 8 flights to Los Angeles from San José in an average week. Users have rated it 7.8/10 across 80 reviews.

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