$95 Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO)

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Popular airlines from Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San José (LAX-SJO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $95 for one-way flights and $257 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Volaris El Salvador
Wed, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 2
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$257 Roundtrip, just found
$257
Roundtrip
just found
Select Volaris El Salvador flight, departing Wed, Jan 28 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Mon, Feb 2, priced at $257 just found
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$258 Roundtrip, just found
$258
Roundtrip
just found
Select Volaris Costa Rica flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $258 just found
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 5
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$263 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 2 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Tue, Aug 5, priced at $263 found 7 hours ago
Volaris El Salvador
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 8
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$264 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$264
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Volaris El Salvador flight, departing Tue, Mar 31 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Wed, Apr 8, priced at $264 found 8 hours ago
Volaris El Salvador
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$269 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$269
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Volaris El Salvador flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $269 found 1 hour ago
Volaris El Salvador
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$270 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Volaris El Salvador flight, departing Wed, Mar 25 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Wed, Apr 1, priced at $270 found 1 hour ago
Volaris El Salvador
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$277 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Volaris El Salvador flight, departing Wed, Apr 1 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Wed, Apr 8, priced at $277 found 1 hour ago
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 17
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$280 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$280
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 2 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Sun, Aug 17, priced at $280 found 13 hours ago
Copa
Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$326 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$326
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Thu, Nov 6, priced at $326 found 4 hours ago
United
Fri, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 17
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$333 Roundtrip, just found
$333
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Fri, Aug 15 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Sun, Aug 17, priced at $333 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $252 - $326 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near San José

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Juan Santamaria Intl. SJO. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 20 minutes. Flights from $371
SJO
Juan Santamaria Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from $371
Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO)
Origin airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Destination airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Copa, Delta, JetBlue Airways, LATAM Airlines Group, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, Viva, Volaris Costa Rica, Volaris El Salvador, avianca
Roundtrip price
$257
Distance
2722 mi
Average flight time
7 hours 33 mins

Los Angeles to San José Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Los Angeles to San José

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Los Angeles to San José are during the month of January. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San José with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San José

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Los Angeles to San José

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to San José in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $95 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Los Angeles to San José flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Los Angeles to San José airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) cost?
Pick up cheap return fares starting from $319 from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Alaska Airlines flight leaving LAX on August 8 2025 and touching down at SJO. The price was last updated on July 14 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from LAX to SJO?
The cheapest flights from LAX to SJO are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Skip the stopovers and travel nonstop from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) with 3 airlines, including:

  • Alaska Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • United Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from LAX to SJO?
Journey from LAX to SJO with Alaska Airlines. This airline currently has the cheapest one-way fare on this route, starting from $146. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from LAX on September 27 2025. Prices were last updated on July 14 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Each day on average, 2 nonstop flights take off from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). Choose the departure that fits your schedule best.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
More passengers fly between LAX and SJO at 4 PM than at any other point in the day. Rather skip the crowds? Travel outside of rush hours and it's possible you'll save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from LAX to SJO?
If you travel on a Saturday, you'll get the largest range of options for flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).
What is the earliest flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
The earliest flight departing from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is at around 4:11PM UTC-8. Catch this flight and you'll arrive at Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) at approximately 11:57PM UTC-6. The entire trip takes 5h 46m.
How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
The average flight duration from LAX to SJO is 5 hours and 44 minutes, covering a distance of 2,700 mi.
What airline has the least delays from LAX to SJO?
Consider booking with Delta Air Lines if you'd like to go straight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) without any holdups. This airline has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 90%. Want real-time updates? You can keep an eye on your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
To avoid potential delays on the Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) route, aim to travel before 3 PM. Later flights have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San José from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
If you're traveling on a direct flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to San José, Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) is the only airport you can touch down at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) last-minute?
Holding off until right before your break to book a flight from LAX to SJO often results in higher prices. While you might find some last-minute deals, they aren't always guaranteed. Keep your travel schedule open to boost your chances of landing a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a LAX to SJO flight and hotel package?
Booking a LAX to SJO flight and hotel package is generally cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your trip all in one place. Select from our extensive range of hotels and then add activities, car rentals and flights to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Generally, it's possible to reschedule or cancel your LAX to SJO flight. However, if the booking was made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Check your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and if any costs are involved. You'll also find further details on our Customer Service portal.

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