Domestic route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Jose
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). 308 miles, 1h 10m nonstop.
LAX to SJC at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 308 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 1h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN8 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 35all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Los Angeles to San Jose
Round trips from $52
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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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
8 airlines fly nonstop with 35 departures a day combined.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports and San Jose has 3 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 (SJC)3 airlines fly nonstop · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to San Jose (SJC)3 airlines fly nonstop · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to San Jose (SJC)1 airline flies nonstop · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to San Jose (SJC)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly LAX to SJC 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.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- At 308 miles this is a short hop of 1h 10m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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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 (SJC) takes about 1h 10m gate to gate, covering 308 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to SJC?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC), with 35 nonstop departures a day between them.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC), starting at $52 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to San Jose flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. 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 in the same time zone as Los Angeles, so there is no clock change. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and SJC on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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