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Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 309 and round-trip from AU$ 705. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SJO 07:10
        6h 23m
        Direct
        LAX 12:33
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 18 | Alaska Airlines
        LAX 12:37
        5h 53m
        Direct
        SJO 19:30
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Oct 24 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 880 AU$ 1,023
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$ 1,023 AU$ 880
      • SJO 05:45
        8h 15m
        Direct
        LAX 13:00
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 2 | avianca
        LAX 14:40
        7h 35m
        Direct
        SJO 23:15
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Oct 9 | avianca
        AU$ 890 AU$ 1,023
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$ 1,023 AU$ 890
      • SJO 13:15
        25h
        1 stop
        LAX 13:15
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 14 | Viva
        LAX 08:05
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        SJO 19:40
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Oct 20 |
        AU$ 705 AU$ 1,023
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 1,023 AU$ 705
      • SJO 13:15
        25h
        1 stop
        LAX 13:15
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 21 | Viva
        LAX 00:40
        18h
        1 stop
        SJO 19:40
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Oct 25 |
        AU$ 729
        28% off
        AU$ 1,023 AU$ 729
      • SJO 02:01
        6h 14m
        Direct
        LAX 06:15
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Tue, Nov 3 | Alaska Airlines
        LAX 21:55
        12h 20m
        1 stop
        SJO 12:15
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 8 |
        AU$ 739
        28% off
        AU$ 1,023 AU$ 739
      • SJO 07:10
        6h 23m
        Direct
        LAX 12:33
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 21 | Alaska Airlines
        LAX 05:00
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        SJO 19:40
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Oct 26 |
        AU$ 744
        27% off
        AU$ 1,023 AU$ 744
      • SJO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 14:00
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
        LAX 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SJO 16:00
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Sep 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SJO 07:00
        12h 16m
        Direct
        LAX 18:16
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 12 | Volaris Costa Rica
        AU$ 309 AU$ 449
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 449 AU$ 309
      • SJO 05:45
        8h 15m
        Direct
        LAX 13:00
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 17 | avianca
        AU$ 344 AU$ 449
        23% off
        23% off
        AU$ 449 AU$ 344
      • SJO 09:40
        14h
        1 stop
        LAX 22:40
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 12 | avianca
        AU$ 332 AU$ 449
        26% off
        26% off
        AU$ 449 AU$ 332
      • SJO 09:00
        15h 13m
        1 stop
        LAX 23:13
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetblue Airways
        AU$ 343
        24% off
        AU$ 449 AU$ 343
      • SJO 16:15
        19h
        1 stop
        LAX 10:15
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 27 | Volaris Costa Rica
        AU$ 352
        22% off
        AU$ 449 AU$ 352
      • SJO 13:30
        19h
        1 stop
        LAX 07:30
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 17 | United Airlines
        AU$ 363
        19% off
        AU$ 449 AU$ 363
      • SJO 09:40
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        LAX 22:10
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 11 | avianca
        AU$ 364
        19% off
        AU$ 449 AU$ 364
      • SJO 07:55
        16h 32m
        1 stop
        LAX 23:27
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 12 | United Airlines
        AU$ 372
        17% off
        AU$ 449 AU$ 372
      • SJO 07:55
        16h 32m
        1 stop
        LAX 23:27
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 11 | United Airlines
        AU$ 390
        13% off
        AU$ 449 AU$ 390
      • SJO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 14:00
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of AU$ 292. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 665.

AU$ 665
AU$ 479
AU$ 292
AU$ 106
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 303
    Sep
  • AU$ 322
    Oct
  • AU$ 292
    Nov
  • AU$ 386
    Dec
  • AU$ 489
    Jan
  • AU$ 380
    Feb
  • AU$ 386
    Mar
  • AU$ 500
    Apr
  • AU$ 441
    May
  • AU$ 440
    Jun
  • AU$ 443
    Jul
  • AU$ 665
    Aug

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with an average price of AU$ 629. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 926.

AU$ 926
AU$ 778
AU$ 629
AU$ 481
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 647
    Sep
  • AU$ 664
    Oct
  • AU$ 629
    Nov
  • AU$ 648
    Dec
  • AU$ 891
    Jan
  • AU$ 665
    Feb
  • AU$ 770
    Mar
  • AU$ 782
    Apr
  • AU$ 663
    May
  • AU$ 896
    Jun
  • AU$ 856
    Jul
  • AU$ 926
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 459
AU$ 418
AU$ 376
AU$ 335
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 417
    Mon
  • AU$ 447
    Tue
  • AU$ 376
    Wed
  • AU$ 418
    Thu
  • AU$ 459
    Fri
  • AU$ 443
    Sat
  • AU$ 440
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is Volaris Costa Rica (from AU$ 309) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Volaris Costa Rica
From AU$ 309
avianca
From AU$ 332
Jetblue Airways
From AU$ 343
United Airlines
From AU$ 363
Alaska Airlines
From AU$ 395
Volaris
From AU$ 420
American Airlines
From AU$ 423
Viva
From AU$ 483
Delta Air Lines
From AU$ 533

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AS1351

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    07:19

    SJO

    6h 14m

    12:33

    LAX

    - - - - - F S
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  2. AV640

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    05:45

    SJO

    1h 30m

    Direct

    07:15

    GUA

    - M - W - F -
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  3. AV640

    La Aurora International Airport

    08:45

    GUA

    5h 15m

    Direct

    13:00

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  4. B6038

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    14:02

    SJO

    3h 7m

    Direct

    19:09

    FLL

    S - - W T F S
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  5. B62501

    Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

    18:25

    FLL

    5h 55m

    Direct

    21:20

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  6. Q64062

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    07:00

    SJO

    3h

    Direct

    10:00

    MEX

    S M T W T F S
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  7. Q64062

    Mexico City International Airport

    10:50

    MEX

    8h 26m

    Direct

    18:16

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  8. AV318

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    09:40

    SJO

    1h 15m

    Direct

    10:55

    SAL

    S - T W T F S
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  9. AV520

    El Salvador International Airport

    17:35

    SAL

    5h 35m

    Direct

    22:10

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  10. B62038

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    12:40

    SJO

    2h 57m

    Direct

    16:37

    FLL

    - - - - - F -
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  11. B62501

    Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

    18:25

    FLL

    5h 55m

    Direct

    21:20

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  12. UA1447

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    07:55

    SJO

    3h 45m

    Direct

    12:40

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  13. UA434

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    21:56

    IAH

    3h 48m

    Direct

    23:44

    LAX

    S - T W T F S

  14. Q64062

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    07:00

    SJO

    3h

    Direct

    10:00

    MEX

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. Q64062

    Mexico City International Airport

    10:50

    MEX

    8h 26m

    Direct

    18:16

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  16. Q64058

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    16:15

    SJO

    3h 28m

    Direct

    19:43

    GDL

    - - - W - - S
    Search

  17. Y41712

    Guadalajara International Airport

    08:00

    GDL

    3h 22m

    Direct

    09:22

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  18. UA1099

    Juan Santamaría International Airport

    13:25

    SJO

    3h 49m

    Direct

    18:14

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. UA417

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    06:10

    IAH

    3h 45m

    Direct

    07:55

    LAX

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

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

Flight distance4,387.07km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceAU$ 309
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 705

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

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

    Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport takes about 8 hours 55 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • The earliest flight from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport departs at 05:00, and the last departs at 09:41, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 1,036 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) at 06:00 and arrives in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 12:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) at 17:12 and arrives in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 23:02.
    • The distance from Los Angeles International Airport to downtown is about 19km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Ontario International Airport to downtown is about 59km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is Hawthorne Municipal Airport. The distance is around 7km.
  • Volaris Costa Rica is a very popular airline operating an average of 2259 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport currently start from AU$ 309, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 705. The current lowest fare is a Volaris Costa Rica flight departing on Mon, Oct 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Volaris Costa Rica, Alaska Airlines, avianca and American Airlines operate direct flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with an average flight time of 8 hours 11 minutes, and around 3 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is AU$ 707. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Volaris Costa Rica are the most popular budget airlines flying from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with one-way fares starting from AU$ 309. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport operates around 9 weekly flights, mainly by Volaris Costa Rica, Alaska Airlines and avianca. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Juan Santamaría International Airport and Los Angeles 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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