International route
Cheap flights from San Jose to Los Angeles
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 2,723 miles, 5h 50m nonstop.
SJO to LAX 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 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLUAB63 airlinesDelta, United, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h behindLos Angeles vs San Jose
San Jose to Los Angeles
Round trips from $236
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
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 San Jose to Los Angeles
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?
San JoseLos Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Los Angeles
- San Jose (SJO) to Santa Ana (SNA)Connecting flights only · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- San Jose (SJO) to Burbank (BUR)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- San Jose (SJO) to Ontario (ONT)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- San Jose (SJO) to Long Beach (LGB)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- Delta, United and JetBlue all fly SJO to LAX 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.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $236; September 2026 is the most expensive at $306 and up, a difference of $70 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.
Destination guide
Los Angeles: Beaches, studios and year-round sunshine
Los Angeles is a sprawl of beach towns, hillside neighborhoods and studio lots tied together by freeways. LAX is the main gateway, but Burbank, Long Beach and Orange County airports are smaller, calmer and often closer to where you're staying.
Best time to visit: March–May and September–November have warm, dry days and thinner crowds. June can be gray at the coast ('June gloom'); fall is the warmest beach season.
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Search San Jose to Los AngelesSan Jose to Los Angeles: common questions
How long is the flight from San Jose to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from San Jose (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 5h 50m 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 SJO to LAX?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and JetBlue operate nonstop flights from San Jose (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX), 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 San Jose to Los Angeles?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Jose (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX), starting at $236 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Jose to Los Angeles 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 San Jose and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind San Jose. SJO is on America/Costa Rica time and LAX 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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