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Los Angeles.$423 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Thu, 10 Jul.Return flight with Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris El Salvador.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris El Salvador, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $423, select.
Los Angeles.$424 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Jun, returning Sat, 9 Aug.Return flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris El Salvador, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris El Salvador, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.
Los Angeles.$435 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 May, returning Sat, 24 May.Return flight with Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris El Salvador.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 17 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris El Salvador, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 24 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $435, select.
Los Angeles.$438 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 May, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris El Salvador.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 18 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris El Salvador, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $438, select.
Los Angeles.$455 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Tue, 26 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $455, select.
Los Angeles.$455 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct, returning Tue, 21 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $455, select.
Los Angeles.$456 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $456, select.
Los Angeles.$457 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $457, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose Juan Santamaria to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from $435
Jun
from $552
Jul
from $423
Aug
from $455
Sep
from $456
Oct
from $455
Nov
from $499
Dec
from $599
Jan
from $529
Feb
from $617
Mar
from $586
Apr
from $587

Direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Los Angeles

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San Jose to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$423
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time6 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week22

Finding cheap flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Los Angeles is $423. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Los Angeles.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United fly direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Los Angeles.
As of May 2025, there are 66 flights per week flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Los Angeles is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from $423.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Los Angeles on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 24 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Volaris Costa Rica and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles and you'll be in the air for around 5 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is one hour behind San Jose, where Juan Santamaria International Airport is located.

  • Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route, with eight weekly flights to pick from. You can fly from SJO to LAX at 00:26 with Alaska Airlines.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your SJO to Los Angeles flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles ticket. Start your trip at SJO and end it at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • Pick from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles. Reserve your trip with one of these:

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight ticket from SJO to Los Angeles. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

    • El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

    • La Aurora International Airport (GUA)

  • SJO is around 14 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SJO:

  • When it comes to Juan Santamaria International Airport's on-time performance, 79.83% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles flight is $173. The cheapest price for a return flight is $423. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap flights from SJO to Los Angeles by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from SJO to Los Angeles.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Los Angeles's main sights.

  • Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before your flight from SJO to Los Angeles can help you lock in the best possible rate.

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Once you've hopped off your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • After stepping off your SJO to Los Angeles flight, settle in at a hotel near VNY. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.

  • Typically, the earlier you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Lock in your ride from VNY the moment you know your dates.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

  • Visit Los Angeles during the high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.

  • Before booking a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SJO to Los Angeles around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Los Angeles

  • Once you've booked your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:

  • The Broad and Griffith Observatory are a couple of top attractions to put on your Los Angeles travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to check off its top attractions. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Jose to Los Angeles

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