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Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 192 and round-trip from € 532. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 15:17
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 23:05
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 13 | Alaska Airlines
      SJO 01:26
      6h 34m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Nov 20 | Alaska Airlines
      € 535 € 690
      22% off
      22% off
      € 690 € 535
    • LAX 00:57
      17h 42m
      1 stop
      SJO 20:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 15 | United Airlines
      SJO 08:45
      16h 59m
      1 stop
      LAX 23:44
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Nov 20 | United Airlines
      € 532 € 690
      23% off
      23% off
      € 690 € 532
    • LAX 12:55
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      SJO 23:40
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 13 | avianca
      SJO 05:10
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      LAX 11:30
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 19 | avianca
      € 533 € 690
      23% off
      23% off
      € 690 € 533
    • LAX 12:55
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      SJO 23:40
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 14 | avianca
      SJO 15:10
      8h 40m
      1 stop
      LAX 21:50
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Nov 21 | avianca
      € 541
      22% off
      € 690 € 541
    • LAX 18:49
      16h 57m
      1 stop
      SJO 13:46
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 15 | American Airlines
      SJO 14:25
      11h 19m
      1 stop
      LAX 23:44
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Nov 20 | United Airlines
      € 546
      21% off
      € 690 € 546
    • LAX 11:05
      19h 14m
      1 stop
      SJO 08:19
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 14 | Copa Airlines
      SJO 18:10
      19h 40m
      1 stop
      LAX 11:50
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Nov 21 | Copa Airlines
      € 550
      20% off
      € 690 € 550
    • LAX 18:53
      17h 53m
      1 stop
      SJO 13:46
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | American Airlines
      SJO 14:46
      11h 8m
      1 stop
      LAX 23:54
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 5 | American Airlines
      € 550
      20% off
      € 690 € 550
    • LAX 23:58
      11h 48m
      1 stop
      SJO 13:46
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 7 | American Airlines
      SJO 14:01
      10h 38m
      1 stop
      LAX 22:39
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Nov 13 | American Airlines
      € 550
      20% off
      € 690 € 550
    • LAX 00:57
      10h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 12:22
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | United Airlines
      SJO 14:10
      8h 50m
      1 stop
      LAX 21:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 5 |
      € 550
      20% off
      € 690 € 550
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
      SJO 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      LAX 16:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      LAX 15:50
      6h 7m
      Direct
      SJO 23:57
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      € 192 € 318
      40% off
      40% off
      € 318 € 192
    • LAX 15:50
      6h 7m
      Direct
      SJO 23:57
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | Alaska Airlines
      € 205 € 318
      36% off
      36% off
      € 318 € 205
    • LAX 18:49
      16h 54m
      1 stop
      SJO 13:43
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Dec 2 | American Airlines
      € 207 € 318
      35% off
      35% off
      € 318 € 207
    • LAX 14:10
      20h 12m
      1 stop
      SJO 12:22
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | American Airlines
      € 210
      34% off
      € 318 € 210
    • LAX 13:50
      7h 25m
      Direct
      SJO 23:15
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | avianca
      € 213
      33% off
      € 318 € 213
    • LAX 16:10
      17h 15m
      1 stop
      SJO 11:25
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | United Airlines
      € 227
      28% off
      € 318 € 227
    • LAX 23:59
      18h 40m
      1 stop
      SJO 20:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Dec 2 | United Airlines
      € 228
      28% off
      € 318 € 228
    • LAX 15:50
      6h 7m
      Direct
      SJO 23:57
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Dec 11 | Alaska Airlines
      € 231
      27% off
      € 318 € 231
    • LAX 06:00
      14h 59m
      1 stop
      SJO 22:59
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Dec 11 | American Airlines
      € 235
      26% off
      € 318 € 235
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 15:50
      6h 7m
      Direct
      SJO 23:57
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      € 192 € 318
      40% off
      40% off
      € 318 € 192
    • LAX 15:50
      6h 7m
      Direct
      SJO 23:57
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | Alaska Airlines
      € 205 € 318
      36% off
      36% off
      € 318 € 205
    • LAX 13:50
      7h 25m
      Direct
      SJO 23:15
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | avianca
      € 213 € 318
      33% off
      33% off
      € 318 € 213
    • LAX 15:50
      6h 7m
      Direct
      SJO 23:57
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Dec 11 | Alaska Airlines
      € 231
      27% off
      € 318 € 231
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      € 247
      37% off
      € 393 € 247
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Nov 30 | Alaska Airlines
      € 252
      21% off
      € 318 € 252
    • LAX 23:27
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 07:15
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Dec 28 | Delta Air Lines
      € 252
      36% off
      € 393 € 252
    • LAX 16:59
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 00:40
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Dec 2 | Alaska Airlines
      € 254
      20% off
      € 318 € 254
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      € 254
      65% off
      € 718 € 254
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      € 247 € 552
      55% off
      55% off
      € 552 € 247
    • LAX 23:27
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 07:15
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Dec 28 | Delta Air Lines
      € 252 € 552
      54% off
      54% off
      € 552 € 252
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | Alaska Airlines
      € 255 € 552
      54% off
      54% off
      € 552 € 255
    • LAX 15:17
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 23:05
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 15 | Alaska Airlines
      € 257
      53% off
      € 552 € 257
    • LAX 13:38
      5h 53m
      Direct
      SJO 20:31
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
      € 266
      52% off
      € 552 € 266
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 24 | Alaska Airlines
      € 288
      48% off
      € 552 € 288
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 22 | Alaska Airlines
      € 292
      47% off
      € 552 € 292
    • LAX 15:17
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 23:05
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 11 | Alaska Airlines
      € 296
      46% off
      € 552 € 296
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 28 | Alaska Airlines
      € 300
      46% off
      € 552 € 300
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 13:38
      5h 53m
      Direct
      SJO 20:31
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
      € 266 € 489
      46% off
      46% off
      € 489 € 266
    • LAX 12:37
      5h 53m
      Direct
      SJO 19:30
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | Alaska Airlines
      € 282 € 489
      42% off
      42% off
      € 489 € 282
    • LAX 12:37
      5h 53m
      Direct
      SJO 19:30
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Oct 30 | Alaska Airlines
      € 305 € 489
      38% off
      38% off
      € 489 € 305
    • LAX 15:17
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 23:05
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 3 | Alaska Airlines
      € 391
      20% off
      € 489 € 391
    • LAX 10:15
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      SJO 19:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Oct 30 | United Airlines
      € 322
      34% off
      € 489 € 322
    • LAX 23:59
      9h 26m
      1 stop
      SJO 10:25
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Oct 28 | United Airlines
      € 323
      34% off
      € 489 € 323
    • LAX 00:57
      8h 28m
      1 stop
      SJO 10:25
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | United Airlines
      € 327
      33% off
      € 489 € 327
    • LAX 00:57
      8h 28m
      1 stop
      SJO 11:25
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Nov 2 | United Airlines
      € 332
      32% off
      € 489 € 332
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      € 247 € 393
      37% off
      37% off
      € 393 € 247
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Nov 30 | Alaska Airlines
      € 252 € 318
      21% off
      21% off
      € 318 € 252
    • LAX 16:59
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 00:40
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Dec 2 | Alaska Airlines
      € 254 € 318
      20% off
      20% off
      € 318 € 254
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      € 254
      65% off
      € 718 € 254
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | Alaska Airlines
      € 255
      35% off
      € 393 € 255
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 24 | Alaska Airlines
      € 288
      27% off
      € 393 € 288
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Nov 23 | Alaska Airlines
      € 289
      60% off
      € 718 € 289
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 22 | Alaska Airlines
      € 292
      26% off
      € 393 € 292
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 28 | Alaska Airlines
      € 300
      24% off
      € 393 € 300
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Los Angeles to San Jose are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, the best time to buy is in October, with an average price of € 184. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as € 421.

€ 421
€ 303
€ 184
€ 66
  • € 184
    Oct
  • € 219
    Nov
  • € 304
    Dec
  • € 217
    Jan
  • € 224
    Feb
  • € 217
    Mar
  • € 238
    Apr
  • € 221
    May
  • € 328
    Jun
  • € 421
    Jul
  • € 276
    Aug
  • € 351
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, October is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, with an average price of € 311. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching € 754.

€ 754
€ 533
€ 311
€ 90
  • € 311
    Oct
  • € 366
    Nov
  • € 575
    Dec
  • € 445
    Jan
  • € 573
    Feb
  • € 511
    Mar
  • € 482
    Apr
  • € 474
    May
  • € 598
    Jun
  • € 716
    Jul
  • € 754
    Aug
  • € 699
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€ 317
€ 278
€ 238
€ 199
    Cheapest
  • € 270
    Mon
  • € 261
    Tue
  • € 253
    Wed
  • € 282
    Thu
  • € 279
    Fri
  • € 238
    Sat
  • € 317
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is Alaska Airlines (from € 192) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Alaska Airlines
From € 192
American Airlines
From € 207
avianca
From € 213
United Airlines
From € 227
Jetblue Airways
From € 235
Volaris
From € 273
Frontier Airlines
From € 274
Delta Air Lines
From € 292
Viva
From € 295

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What is the flight schedule from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AS1440

    Los Angeles International Airport

    16:31

    LAX

    5h 45m

    00:16

    SJO

    - M - - - - S
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  2. AS1352

    Los Angeles International Airport

    15:50

    LAX

    6h 7m

    22:57

    SJO

    - - T W T F -
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  3. AV641

    Los Angeles International Airport

    13:40

    LAX

    7h 35m

    23:15

    SJO

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AV529

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:15

    LAX

    5h

    Direct

    06:15

    SAL

    S M T W - F S
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  5. AV319

    El Salvador International Airport

    07:35

    SAL

    1h 15m

    Direct

    08:50

    SJO

    S M - W - F S

  6. AA1729

    Los Angeles International Airport

    21:25

    LAX

    4h 53m

    Direct

    05:18

    MIA

    S M - - - - S
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  7. AA337

    Miami International Airport

    10:21

    MIA

    3h 8m

    Direct

    11:29

    SJO

    S M - - - - S

  8. AA791

    Los Angeles International Airport

    22:59

    LAX

    4h 41m

    Direct

    06:40

    CLT

    S M - - - - S
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  9. AA345

    Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    09:45

    CLT

    4h 28m

    Direct

    12:13

    SJO

    S M - - - - S

  10. VB511

    Los Angeles International Airport

    11:00

    LAX

    3h 12m

    Direct

    15:12

    GDL

    - - - W - F -
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  11. VB3204

    Guadalajara International Airport

    17:01

    GDL

    1h 30m

    Direct

    18:31

    MTY

    S M T W T F S

  12. VB704

    Monterrey International Airport

    08:46

    MTY

    3h 29m

    Direct

    12:15

    SJO

    S - - W - - -

  13. UA2377

    Los Angeles International Airport

    16:35

    LAX

    3h 20m

    Direct

    21:55

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
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  14. UA2448

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    07:28

    IAH

    3h 43m

    Direct

    10:11

    SJO

    S - - W T F S

  15. UA580

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:59

    LAX

    3h 14m

    Direct

    05:13

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
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  16. UA1280

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    16:58

    IAH

    2h 39m

    Direct

    19:37

    SJO

    S M T W T F S

  17. UA2377

    Los Angeles International Airport

    16:35

    LAX

    3h 20m

    Direct

    21:55

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. UA1096

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    09:38

    IAH

    3h 44m

    Direct

    13:22

    SJO

    S M T W T F S
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About Los Angeles International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport

Learn about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 4,387.07km
Cheapest one-way ticket price € 192
Cheapest return ticket price € 532

FAQs for Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport takes about 8 hours 25 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
  • The earliest flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport departs at 08:53, and the last departs at 14:40, with about 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 526 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 08:15 and arrives in Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) at 16:00.
  • The latest flight departs from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 17:08 and arrives in Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) at 23:46.
    • The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport to downtown is about 15km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is Tobias Bolaños International Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Volaris Costa Rica is a very popular airline operating an average of 3389 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport currently start from € 192, and round-trip fares start from € 532. The current lowest fare is a Alaska Airlines flight departing on Tue, Dec 8; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Volaris Costa Rica, Alaska Airlines and avianca operate direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, with an average flight time of 9 hours 11 minutes, and around 13 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is € 408. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Volaris Costa Rica are the most popular budget airlines flying from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, with one-way fares starting from € 192. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport operates around 13 weekly flights, mainly by Volaris Costa Rica, Alaska Airlines and avianca. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Los Angeles International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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