Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José from £208

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00:40 - 13:45LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 05m1 stop Houston Hobby
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14:45 - 22:20SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 35m1 stop Houston Hobby
£419Southwest
Mon, 18 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
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13:40 - 23:15LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 35m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora
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05:35 - 11:40SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
8h 05m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora
£421Avianca
Mon, 25 Jan - Fri, 12 Feb
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00:40 - 13:45LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 05m1 stop Houston Hobby
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14:45 - 06:30SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
17h 45m2 stops Orlando Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
£422Southwest
Sun, 7 Feb - Thu, 11 Feb
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21:25 - 13:45LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 20m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston Hobby
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14:45 - 06:30SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
17h 45m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
£424Southwest
Sun, 31 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
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08:01 - 22:57LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 56m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora
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15:00 - 09:22SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
20h 22m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
£425Multiple Airlines
Mon, 15 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar
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22:20 - 12:50LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 30m1 stop Orlando
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13:05 - 23:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 20m1 stop Houston Hobby
£428Southwest
Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
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23:48 - 22:44LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 56m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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15:00 - 09:22SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
20h 22m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
£429Multiple Airlines
Fri, 22 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
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22:45 - 13:45LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston Hobby
Southwest Logo
13:05 - 23:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 20m1 stop Houston Hobby
£431Southwest
Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
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21:40 - 12:05LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 25m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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14:45 - 22:20SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 35m1 stop Houston Hobby
£431Southwest
Sun, 17 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
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08:40 - 19:00LAX  Los Angeles-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 20m1 stop Houston Hobby
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13:10 - 06:30SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LAX Los Angeles
18h 20m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
£434Southwest
Wed, 7 Apr - Wed, 14 Apr

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Copa Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San José

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Copa Airlines
21 Mar
LAX23:01Los Angeles
9h 59m
1 stop
SJO10:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5 Apr
SJO19:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 31m
1 stop
LAX20:46Los Angeles
£438
Copa Airlines
17 Nov
LAX01:15Los Angeles
13h 34m
1 stop
SJO16:49San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24 Nov
SJO14:46San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 43m
1 stop
LAX22:29Los Angeles
£475
Copa Airlines
23 Jan
LAX11:15Los Angeles
17h 47m
1 stop
SJO07:02San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31 Jan
SJO10:01San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 43m
1 stop
LAX22:44Los Angeles
£477

JetBlue flights from Los Angeles to San José

Our best JetBlue deals on Los Angeles to San José flight tickets
JetBlue
4 Dec
LAX22:10Los Angeles
11h 36m
1 stop
SJO11:46San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16 Dec
SJO12:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 16m
1 stop
LAX23:06Los Angeles
£465
JetBlue
5 Jan
LAX21:35Los Angeles
12h 10m
1 stop
SJO11:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13 Jan
SJO12:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 59m
1 stop
LAX22:49Los Angeles
£466
JetBlue
7 Feb
LAX21:35Los Angeles
12h 10m
1 stop
SJO11:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15 Feb
SJO12:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 56m
1 stop
LAX23:46Los Angeles
£466

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LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 18/1

00:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/1

14:45-22:20

1 stop9h 35m

£419
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 25/1

13:40-23:15

1 stop7h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/2

05:35-11:40

1 stop8h 05m

£421

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 7/2

00:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/2

14:45-06:30

2 stops17h 45m

£422

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 31/1

21:25-13:45

2 stops14h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/2

14:45-06:30

2 stops17h 45m

£424

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Mon 15/2

08:01-22:57

1 stop12h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/3

15:00-09:22

1 stop20h 22m

£425

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 25/2

22:20-12:50

1 stop12h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/3

13:05-23:25

1 stop12h 20m

£428

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 22/1

23:48-22:44

1 stop20h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

15:00-09:22

1 stop20h 22m

£429

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 25/2

22:45-13:45

2 stops13h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/3

13:05-23:25

1 stop12h 20m

£431

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 17/1

21:40-12:05

1 stop12h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/1

14:45-22:20

1 stop9h 35m

£431

Los AngelesSan José

LAX Los Angeles - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 7/4

08:40-19:00

1 stop9h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/4

13:10-06:30

2 stops18h 20m

£434

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to San José

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £369 to £572.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £419.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

The cheapest month to fly to San José from Los Angeles is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around £321, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to San José from Los Angeles during January instead. Flights to San José in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around £354.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

The cheapest day to depart from Los Angeles to San José is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as £278. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around £435. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San José.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around £432 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Los Angeles for as low as £372 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Los Angeles to San José 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 Los Angeles to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to San José flight.

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

As of October 2026, prices for Los Angeles to San José flights are approximately 72% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to San José

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

£208

Fastest flight time

7h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San José

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San José from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is £208. The best return flight deal from Los Angeles to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £419.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to San José takes 7h 50m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to San José every day.
There is 1 airport in San José. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to San José

  • How far is Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    There are 2728.6 mi between Los Angeles and San José Juan Santamaria Intl. Flights usually cover this in 7h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

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