International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Jose
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). 2,723 miles, 5h 20m nonstop.
LAX to SJO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,723 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 5h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLUAB63 airlinesDelta, United, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- December 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadSan Jose vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to San Jose
Round trips from $267
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Dec 8.
Cheapest month: December 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to San Jose
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 12 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, SFO, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via ORD · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via SAL · first checked bag from $45
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via CHS, TPA, RDU · first checked bag from $45
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DEN, LAS, MCO, ATL, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DAL, HOU, DEN, OAK, MCO, BNA, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS, DTW, MCO, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX, TIJ, CUN · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Orlando (MCO)WNNKF93 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVBY43 airlines
- Denver (DEN)WNF92 airlines
- San Diego (SAN)WNAS2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to San Jose (SJO)Connecting flights only · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to San Jose (SJO)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to San Jose (SJO)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to San Jose (SJO)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- Delta, United and JetBlue all fly LAX to SJO nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- December 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $267; September 2026 is the most expensive at $312 and up, a difference of $45 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
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Search Los Angeles to San JoseLos Angeles to San Jose: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Jose?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO) takes about 5h 20m gate to gate, covering 2,723 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to SJO?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and JetBlue operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MCO, MEX and GDL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose?
Over the next six months, December 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO), starting at $267 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to San Jose flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and SJO on America/Costa Rica time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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