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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles International to San Jose Juan Santamaria

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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to San Jose Juan Santamaria

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International to San Jose Juan Santamaria? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.R 2,125 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,125, select.
San Jose.R 2,192 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris El Salvador, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,192, select.
San Jose.R 2,192 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,192, select.
San Jose.R 2,340 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris El Salvador, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,340, select.
San Jose.R 2,354 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,354, select.
San Jose.R 2,465 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,465, select.
San Jose.R 2,509 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Nov.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris El Salvador, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,509, select.
San Jose.R 2,528 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,528, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from R 2,340
Aug
from R 2,192
Sep
from R 2,192
Oct
from R 2,125
Nov
from R 2,509
Dec
from R 2,616
Jan
from R 2,465
Feb
from R 3,305
Mar
from R 3,367
Apr
from R 2,354
May
from R 3,372
Jun
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Direct flights from Los Angeles International to San Jose Juan Santamaria

Los Angeles International to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Los Angeles to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,125
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time5 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week20

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to San Jose Juan Santamaria is R 5,049. 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.
5 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Air France fly direct from Los Angeles International to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
As of July 2025, there are 20 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Friday, 7 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 50 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 San Jose Juan Santamaria 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 San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Viva and Alaska Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

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

  • The average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.

  • San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose one hour ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Choose from 11 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights. The 10:34 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 23:50.

  • To ensure you catch your LAX to SJO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • You can travel nonstop to San Jose, Costa Rica. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport:

  • Most travellers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier operating LAX to SJO flights is Delta Air Lines. Its services arrive without delay 77.08% of the time.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LAX and SJO:

    • El Salvador International Airport

    • La Aurora International Airport

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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

  • R 2,125 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 5,049. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • Get cheap tickets from LAX to SJO by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LAX to SJO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

  • 81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from LAX.

  • To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel near LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose

  • Juan Santamaria International Airport to the centre of San Jose has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.

When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to San Jose in May.

  • The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to SJO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • San Jose has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.

  • If you're eager to discover another corner of Costa Rica, consider Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are key highlights.

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