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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 £180 and round-trip from £394. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SJO 01:46
      6h 14m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 19 | Alaska Airlines
      ONT 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      £442 £556
      21% off
      21% off
      £556 £442
    • SJO 01:46
      6h 14m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Nov 18 | Alaska Airlines
      ONT 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      £467 £556
      16% off
      16% off
      £556 £467
    • SJO 08:45
      9h 38m
      1 stop
      LAX 16:23
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 19 | United Airlines
      LAX 19:25
      14h
      1 stop
      SJO 11:25
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | United Airlines
      £394 £556
      28% off
      28% off
      £556 £394
    • SJO 02:01
      6h 14m
      Direct
      LAX 06:15
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Nov 1 | Alaska Airlines
      LAX 21:55
      12h 20m
      1 stop
      SJO 12:15
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 6 |
      £396
      28% off
      £556 £396
    • SJO 06:40
      6h 28m
      Direct
      LAX 11:08
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Nov 1 | United Airlines
      LAX 21:55
      12h 20m
      1 stop
      SJO 12:15
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 6 |
      £402
      28% off
      £556 £402
    • SJO 02:25
      21h 35m
      1 stop
      LAX 22:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Dec 4 | Viva
      LAX 05:45
      12h 54m
      1 stop
      SJO 20:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Dec 9 | United Airlines
      £406
      27% off
      £556 £406
    • SJO 13:25
      11h 19m
      1 stop
      LAX 23:44
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 29 | United Airlines
      LAX 00:50
      9h 30m
      1 stop
      SJO 12:20
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Nov 2 |
      £411
      26% off
      £556 £411
    • SJO 01:46
      6h 14m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Nov 7 | Alaska Airlines
      LAX 00:50
      9h 30m
      1 stop
      SJO 12:20
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 10 |
      £421
      24% off
      £556 £421
    • SJO 05:45
      8h 15m
      Direct
      LAX 13:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 22 | avianca
      ONT 23:35
      10h 55m
      1 stop
      SJO 11:30
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 22 | avianca
      £424
      24% off
      £556 £424
    • SJO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      LAX 14:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
      LAX 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SJO 16:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SJO 01:45
      6h 15m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      £180 £246
      27% off
      27% off
      £246 £180
    • Cheapest
      SJO 01:45
      6h 15m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Dec 9 | Alaska Airlines
      £180 £246
      27% off
      27% off
      £246 £180
    • SJO 14:20
      19h 28m
      1 stop
      LAX 07:48
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Tue, Dec 8 | United Airlines
      £188 £246
      24% off
      24% off
      £246 £188
    • SJO 14:20
      19h 28m
      1 stop
      LAX 07:48
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Dec 9 | United Airlines
      £188
      24% off
      £246 £188
    • SJO 15:05
      8h 10m
      1 stop
      LAX 21:15
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Dec 9 | avianca
      £193
      22% off
      £246 £193
    • SJO 07:00
      6h 15m
      Direct
      LAX 12:15
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
      £194
      21% off
      £246 £194
    • SJO 16:15
      19h 7m
      1 stop
      LAX 09:22
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 3 | Volaris Costa Rica
      £194
      21% off
      £246 £194
    • SJO 07:10
      6h 23m
      Direct
      LAX 12:33
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
      £194
      55% off
      £428 £194
    • SJO 01:45
      6h 15m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      £195
      21% off
      £246 £195
    • SJO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      LAX 14:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SJO 01:46
      6h 14m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 19 | Alaska Airlines
      £229 £504
      55% off
      55% off
      £504 £229
    • SJO 01:46
      6h 14m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Nov 11 | Alaska Airlines
      £248 £504
      51% off
      51% off
      £504 £248
    • SJO 07:10
      6h 23m
      Direct
      LAX 12:33
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 23 | Alaska Airlines
      £249 £504
      51% off
      51% off
      £504 £249
    • SJO 01:46
      6h 14m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 5 | Alaska Airlines
      £250
      50% off
      £504 £250
    • SJO 01:46
      6h 14m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Nov 18 | Alaska Airlines
      £255
      49% off
      £504 £255
    • SJO 08:40
      6h 22m
      Direct
      LAX 13:02
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 24 | Delta Air Lines
      £257
      49% off
      £504 £257
    • SJO 01:46
      6h 14m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Nov 8 | Alaska Airlines
      £264
      48% off
      £504 £264
    • SJO 01:26
      6h 34m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Nov 21 | Alaska Airlines
      £265
      47% off
      £504 £265
    • SJO 01:36
      6h 36m
      Direct
      LAX 06:12
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Tue, Dec 22 | Alaska Airlines
      £267
      47% off
      £504 £267
    • SJO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      LAX 14:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SJO 07:10
      6h 23m
      Direct
      LAX 12:33
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
      £194 £428
      55% off
      55% off
      £428 £194
    • SJO 01:46
      6h 14m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 19 | Alaska Airlines
      £229 £428
      46% off
      46% off
      £428 £229
    • SJO 01:46
      6h 14m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Nov 11 | Alaska Airlines
      £248 £428
      42% off
      42% off
      £428 £248
    • SJO 07:10
      6h 23m
      Direct
      LAX 12:33
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 23 | Alaska Airlines
      £249
      42% off
      £428 £249
    • SJO 01:46
      6h 14m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 5 | Alaska Airlines
      £250
      42% off
      £428 £250
    • SJO 01:46
      6h 14m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Nov 18 | Alaska Airlines
      £255
      40% off
      £428 £255
    • SJO 08:40
      6h 22m
      Direct
      LAX 13:02
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 24 | Delta Air Lines
      £257
      40% off
      £428 £257
    • SJO 01:46
      6h 14m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Nov 8 | Alaska Airlines
      £264
      38% off
      £428 £264
    • SJO 01:26
      6h 34m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Nov 21 | Alaska Airlines
      £265
      38% off
      £428 £265
    • SJO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      LAX 14:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SJO 07:10
      6h 23m
      Direct
      LAX 12:33
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 23 | Alaska Airlines
      £249 £528
      53% off
      53% off
      £528 £249
    • SJO 07:10
      6h 23m
      Direct
      LAX 12:33
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 26 | Alaska Airlines
      £359 £528
      32% off
      32% off
      £528 £359
    • SJO 07:10
      6h 23m
      Direct
      LAX 12:33
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 24 | Alaska Airlines
      £359 £528
      32% off
      32% off
      £528 £359
    • SJO 07:45
      9h 38m
      1 stop
      LAX 16:23
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 25 | United Airlines
      £267
      49% off
      £528 £267
    • SJO 13:25
      9h 24m
      1 stop
      LAX 21:49
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 26 | United Airlines
      £267
      49% off
      £528 £267
    • SJO 13:25
      9h 26m
      1 stop
      LAX 21:51
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 24 | United Airlines
      £267
      49% off
      £528 £267
    • SJO 13:25
      9h 24m
      1 stop
      LAX 21:49
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 27 | United Airlines
      £277
      48% off
      £528 £277
    • SJO 15:10
      8h
      1 stop
      LAX 22:10
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 21 | avianca
      £302
      43% off
      £528 £302
    • SJO 15:10
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      LAX 22:40
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 22 | avianca
      £313
      41% off
      £528 £313
    • SJO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      LAX 14:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • SJO 08:40
      6h 22m
      Direct
      LAX 13:02
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Jan 3 | Delta Air Lines
      £1,587 £1,890
      16% off
      16% off
      £1,890 £1,587
    • SJO 08:40
      6h 22m
      Direct
      LAX 13:02
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 24 | Delta Air Lines
      £257 £1,890
      86% off
      86% off
      £1,890 £257
    • SJO 08:40
      6h 22m
      Direct
      LAX 13:02
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Tue, Dec 22 | Delta Air Lines
      £273 £1,890
      86% off
      86% off
      £1,890 £273
    • SJO 07:10
      6h 23m
      Direct
      LAX 12:33
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 26 | Alaska Airlines
      £359
      81% off
      £1,890 £359
    • SJO 07:10
      6h 23m
      Direct
      LAX 12:33
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 26 | American Airlines
      £523
      72% off
      £1,890 £523
    • SJO 07:10
      6h 23m
      Direct
      LAX 12:33
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 30 | American Airlines
      £322
      83% off
      £1,890 £322
    • SJO 07:10
      6h 23m
      Direct
      LAX 12:33
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 24 | American Airlines
      £459
      76% off
      £1,890 £459
    • SJO 07:10
      6h 23m
      Direct
      LAX 12:33
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 23 | Alaska Airlines
      £249
      87% off
      £1,890 £249
    • SJO 07:10
      6h 23m
      Direct
      LAX 12:33
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
      £194
      90% off
      £1,890 £194
    • SJO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      LAX 14:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Jose to Los Angeles are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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 November, with an average price of £157. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach £356.

£356
£257
£157
£58
    Cheapest
  • £168
    Oct
  • £157
    Nov
  • £207
    Dec
  • £262
    Jan
  • £204
    Feb
  • £207
    Mar
  • £268
    Apr
  • £236
    May
  • £236
    Jun
  • £238
    Jul
  • £356
    Aug
  • £306
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, October is often the month to find the lowest fares from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with an average price of £242. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching £498.

£498
£370
£242
£114
  • £242
    Oct
  • £337
    Nov
  • £347
    Dec
  • £477
    Jan
  • £356
    Feb
  • £412
    Mar
  • £419
    Apr
  • £355
    May
  • £480
    Jun
  • £459
    Jul
  • £496
    Aug
  • £498
    Sep

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.

£258
£233
£208
£183
    Cheapest
  • £233
    Mon
  • £247
    Tue
  • £208
    Wed
  • £231
    Thu
  • £258
    Fri
  • £241
    Sat
  • £238
    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 Alaska Airlines (from £180) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Alaska Airlines
From £180
United Airlines
From £188
Hahn Air
From £193
avianca
From £193
Volaris Costa Rica
From £194
American Airlines
From £199
Volaris
From £225
Jetblue Airways
From £231
Delta Air Lines
From £287

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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.

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AS1351

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    01:45

    SJO

    6h 15m

    06:00

    LAX

    S - - W T F S
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  2. AV318

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    09:45

    SJO

    1h 15m

    Direct

    11:00

    SAL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AV520

    El Salvador International Airport

    17:55

    SAL

    5h 30m

    Direct

    21:25

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  4. AV318

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    09:45

    SJO

    1h 15m

    Direct

    11:00

    SAL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AV528

    El Salvador International Airport

    18:15

    SAL

    5h 35m

    Direct

    21:50

    LAX

    S M - W T F S

  6. B6038

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    15:06

    SJO

    3h 1m

    Direct

    19:07

    FLL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. B62501

    Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

    20:10

    FLL

    5h 39m

    Direct

    22:49

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  8. UA1099

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    13:25

    SJO

    4h 49m

    Direct

    18:14

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
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  9. UA434

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    21:45

    IAH

    3h 52m

    Direct

    23:37

    LAX

    S - T W T F S

  10. UA1447

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    08:45

    SJO

    3h 52m

    Direct

    12:37

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
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  11. UA434

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    21:45

    IAH

    3h 52m

    Direct

    23:37

    LAX

    S - T W T F S

  12. Q64058

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    16:15

    SJO

    3h 35m

    Direct

    19:50

    GDL

    - - - W - - S
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  13. Y41712

    Guadalajara International Airport

    08:00

    GDL

    3h 22m

    Direct

    09:22

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  14. UA1099

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    13:25

    SJO

    4h 49m

    Direct

    18:14

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. UA417

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    06:00

    IAH

    3h 48m

    Direct

    07:48

    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 £180
Cheapest return ticket price £394

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

  • How long is the flight from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

    Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport takes about 8 hours 39 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • The earliest flight from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport departs at 05:45, and the last departs at 07:10, with about 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • 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 £597 in October, 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.
  • One-way flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport currently start from £180, and round-trip fares start from £394. The current lowest fare is a Alaska Airlines flight departing on Tue, Dec 8; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Volaris Costa Rica, Alaska Airlines and avianca operate direct flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with an average flight time of 9 hours 25 minutes, and around 13 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • 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 £346. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Volaris Costa Rica are the most popular budget airlines flying from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with one-way fares starting from £180. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport operates around 13 weekly flights, mainly by Volaris Costa Rica, Alaska Airlines and avianca. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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