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Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €165 and round-trip from €426. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SJO 01:06
        6h 10m
        Direct
        LAX 06:16
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Sep 5 | Alaska Airlines
        LAX 12:48
        6h 1m
        Direct
        SJO 19:49
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Sep 10 | Alaska Airlines
        €490 €643
        24% off
        24% off
        €643 €490
      • SJO 07:19
        6h 14m
        Direct
        LAX 12:33
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 2 | Alaska Airlines
        LAX 11:49
        6h 1m
        Direct
        SJO 18:50
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Oct 7 | Alaska Airlines
        €514 €643
        20% off
        20% off
        €643 €514
      • SJO 16:15
        19h
        1 stop
        LAX 10:15
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Sep 6 | Volaris Costa Rica
        LAX 09:56
        13h 3m
        1 stop
        SJO 23:59
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Sep 13 | Volaris
        €426 €643
        34% off
        34% off
        €643 €426
      • SJO 13:20
        25h 15m
        1 stop
        LAX 13:35
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Sep 12 | Viva
        LAX 09:56
        13h 3m
        1 stop
        SJO 23:59
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Sep 18 | Volaris
        €445
        31% off
        €643 €445
      • SJO 16:15
        19h
        1 stop
        LAX 10:15
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 4 | Volaris Costa Rica
        LAX 11:55
        11h 4m
        1 stop
        SJO 23:59
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Oct 9 | Volaris
        €461
        28% off
        €643 €461
      • SJO 13:25
        11h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 23:30
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 2 | United Airlines
        LAX 19:13
        11h 2m
        1 stop
        SJO 07:15
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Oct 9 | United Airlines
        €468
        27% off
        €643 €468
      • SJO 16:15
        19h
        1 stop
        LAX 10:15
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Sep 25 | Volaris Costa Rica
        LAX 11:55
        11h 4m
        1 stop
        SJO 23:59
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Oct 2 | Volaris
        €469
        27% off
        €643 €469
      • SJO 07:55
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        LAX 16:30
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 28 | United Airlines
        LAX 13:52
        16h 23m
        1 stop
        SJO 07:15
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 4 | United Airlines
        €473
        26% off
        €643 €473
      • SJO 07:55
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        LAX 16:30
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 27 | United Airlines
        LAX 13:52
        16h 23m
        1 stop
        SJO 07:15
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 3 | United Airlines
        €480
        25% off
        €643 €480
      • SJO 07:55
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        LAX 16:30
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 26 | United Airlines
        LAX 13:52
        16h 23m
        1 stop
        SJO 07:15
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Nov 2 | United Airlines
        €480
        25% off
        €643 €480
      • SJO 07:55
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        LAX 16:30
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 25 | United Airlines
        ONT 06:00
        29h 21m
        1 stop
        SJO 12:21
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | United Airlines
        €483
        25% off
        €643 €483
      • SJO 13:25
        9h 26m
        1 stop
        LAX 21:51
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 24 | United Airlines
        ONT 06:00
        12h 37m
        1 stop
        SJO 19:37
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Oct 28 | United Airlines
        €483
        25% off
        €643 €483
      • SJO 16:15
        19h
        1 stop
        LAX 10:15
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 29 | Volaris Costa Rica
        LAX 11:55
        11h 4m
        1 stop
        SJO 23:59
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Oct 2 | Volaris
        €485
        25% off
        €643 €485
      • SJO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 14:00
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Sep 5 | Normal Airline
        LAX 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SJO 16:00
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Sep 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SJO 14:39
        7h 55m
        Direct
        LAX 21:34
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 22 | Volaris Costa Rica
        €165 €310
        47% off
        47% off
        €310 €165
      • SJO 07:00
        6h 15m
        Direct
        LAX 12:15
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 22 | Alaska Airlines
        €244 €310
        21% off
        21% off
        €310 €244
      • SJO 09:40
        14h
        1 stop
        LAX 22:40
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 22 | avianca
        €178 €310
        43% off
        43% off
        €310 €178
      • SJO 09:00
        15h 13m
        1 stop
        LAX 23:13
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetblue Airways
        €210
        32% off
        €310 €210
      • SJO 16:15
        19h
        1 stop
        LAX 10:15
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 25 | Volaris Costa Rica
        €221
        28% off
        €310 €221
      • SJO 09:40
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        LAX 22:10
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 28 | avianca
        €223
        28% off
        €310 €223
      • SJO 09:40
        14h
        1 stop
        LAX 22:40
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 16 | avianca
        €229
        26% off
        €310 €229
      • SJO 07:55
        16h 32m
        1 stop
        LAX 23:27
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 28 | United Airlines
        €238
        23% off
        €310 €238
      • SJO 07:07
        12h 3m
        1 stop
        LAX 18:10
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 26 | Volaris Costa Rica
        €242
        22% off
        €310 €242
      • SJO 13:20
        25h 15m
        1 stop
        LAX 13:35
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Sep 12 | Viva
        €243
        22% off
        €310 €243
      • SJO 02:20
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        LAX 13:35
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Sep 6 | Viva
        €246
        21% off
        €310 €246
      • SJO 07:00
        26h 57m
        1 stop
        LAX 08:57
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 8 | Volaris Costa Rica
        €248
        20% off
        €310 €248
      • SJO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 14:00
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Sep 5 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport are usually in August, with an average price of €168. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach €306.

€306
€237
€168
€99
  • €168
    Aug
  • €215
    Sep
  • €197
    Oct
  • €179
    Nov
  • €236
    Dec
  • €299
    Jan
  • €233
    Feb
  • €236
    Mar
  • €306
    Apr
  • €270
    May
  • €269
    Jun
  • €271
    Jul

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€281
€255
€229
€203
    Cheapest
  • €253
    Mon
  • €265
    Tue
  • €229
    Wed
  • €257
    Thu
  • €281
    Fri
  • €270
    Sat
  • €264
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is Jetblue Airways (from €210) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetblue Airways
From €210
avianca
From €211
Volaris Costa Rica
From €221
United Airlines
From €222
Viva
From €233
Alaska Airlines
From €251
Breeze Airways
From €256
Frontier Airlines
From €256
American Airlines
From €259

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What is the flight schedule from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AS1351

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    07:19

    SJO

    6h 14m

    12:33

    LAX

    - - - - - F S
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  2. AV640

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    05:45

    SJO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    07:15

    GUA

    - M - W T F -
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  3. AV640

    La Aurora International Airport

    08:45

    GUA

    5h 15m

    Direct

    13:00

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  4. B6038

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    15:05

    SJO

    2h 58m

    Direct

    19:03

    FLL

    S M - W T F S
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  5. B62501

    Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

    21:35

    FLL

    5h 24m

    Direct

    23:59

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  6. Q64000

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    07:07

    SJO

    3h 15m

    Direct

    12:22

    MCO

    S - T - T F S
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  7. F94145

    Orlando International Airport

    15:51

    MCO

    5h 27m

    Direct

    18:18

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  8. AV318

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    09:40

    SJO

    1h 15m

    Direct

    10:55

    SAL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. AV520

    El Salvador International Airport

    17:35

    SAL

    5h 35m

    Direct

    22:10

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  10. AV318

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    09:40

    SJO

    1h 15m

    Direct

    10:55

    SAL

    S M T W T F S
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  11. AV528

    El Salvador International Airport

    18:15

    SAL

    5h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    LAX

    - M T W - F S

  12. B62038

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    12:50

    SJO

    2h 58m

    Direct

    16:48

    FLL

    - - - - T - -
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  13. B62501

    Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

    21:35

    FLL

    5h 24m

    Direct

    23:59

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  14. Q64062

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    07:00

    SJO

    3h

    Direct

    10:00

    MEX

    S M T W T F S
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  15. Q64062

    Mexico City International Airport

    10:50

    MEX

    8h 26m

    Direct

    18:16

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  16. Q64058

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    16:15

    SJO

    3h 35m

    Direct

    19:50

    GDL

    - - - W - - S
    Search

  17. Y41712

    Guadalajara International Airport

    07:59

    GDL

    3h 16m

    Direct

    10:15

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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About Juan Santamaría International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport

Learn about Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 4,387.07km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €165
Cheapest return ticket price €426

FAQs for Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    It takes around 6 hours 41 minutes to fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (sjo) to Los Angeles International Airport(lax).
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • Tickets cost around €433 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €649 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Los Angeles International Airport to downtown is about 19km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Ontario International Airport to downtown is about 59km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is Hawthorne Municipal Airport. The distance is around 7km.
  • Volaris Costa Rica is a very popular airline operating an average of 2259 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport departs at 05:45, and the last departs at 07:19, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport operates around 9 weekly flights, mainly by Volaris Costa Rica, Alaska Airlines and avianca. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport takes about 8 hours 7 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is €433. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Yes. Volaris Costa Rica, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and avianca operate direct flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with an average flight time of 8 hours 7 minutes, and around 3 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Enter Juan Santamaría International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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