Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Los Angeles to San Jose

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Los Angeles to San Jose, including Alaska Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Volaris Costa Rica.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Los Angeles to San Jose according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Jose in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 134, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 404.

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.

Los Angeles to San Jose Flight Details

The distance between Los Angeles and San Jose is approximately 4,394.21km. It takes around 6 hours 15 minutes on average to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 134
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 352
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance4,394.21km
Average flight time6 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Flight statistics for the Los Angeles–San Jose route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Los Angeles to San Jose?

Average price of one-way flights from Los Angeles to San Jose purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose is May, with an average price of AU$ 263. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Dec, with an average price of up to AU$ 463.

AU$ 463
AU$ 363
AU$ 263
AU$ 163
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 340
    Feb
  • AU$ 282
    Mar
  • AU$ 338
    Apr
  • AU$ 263
    May
  • AU$ 400
    Jun
  • AU$ 374
    Jul
  • AU$ 274
    Aug
  • AU$ 278
    Sep
  • AU$ 289
    Oct
  • AU$ 334
    Nov
  • AU$ 463
    Dec
  • AU$ 330
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San Jose?

Average price of round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San Jose purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose are found during May, with an average price of AU$ 537. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Sep, with an average price of up to AU$ 993.

AU$ 993
AU$ 765
AU$ 537
AU$ 309
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 702
    Feb
  • AU$ 784
    Mar
  • AU$ 774
    Apr
  • AU$ 537
    May
  • AU$ 772
    Jun
  • AU$ 731
    Jul
  • AU$ 573
    Aug
  • AU$ 993
    Sep
  • AU$ 607
    Oct
  • AU$ 557
    Nov
  • AU$ 877
    Dec
  • AU$ 678
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Los Angeles to San Jose on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose is Tue, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 349
AU$ 327
AU$ 305
AU$ 283
  • AU$ 324
    Mon
  • AU$ 305
    Tue
  • AU$ 329
    Wed
  • AU$ 329
    Thu
  • AU$ 349
    Fri
  • AU$ 311
    Sat
  • AU$ 339
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Volaris Costa Rica offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 134 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LAX to SJO on Sat, Mar 7), while Volaris El Salvador offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 352 departing on Fri, Mar 6 and returning on Fri, Mar 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Los Angeles to San Jose with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 6 hours 15 minutes to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Jose is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Los Angeles to San Jose. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Alaska Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AS1352 (16:45)
  • To find best deals on flights from Los Angeles to San Jose, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Mar 7, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 134.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Volaris Costa Rica.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Jose travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose on February 25, 2026 with Volaris El Salvador, with prices starting at AU$ 139.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Jose, with Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport (LAX-SJO) is by far the most common option on this route: Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) Tobias Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).
  • The time difference between San Jose and Los Angeles is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Los Angeles toSan Jose

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Los Angeles to San Jose?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Los Angeles to San Jose on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Volaris El Salvador offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Los Angeles to San Jose, with an average price of AU$ 311.

AU$ 261
AU$ 311
AU$ 362
AU$ 413
AU$ 463
Volaris El Salvador
AU$ 311
Volaris El Salvador
Volaris Costa Rica
AU$ 379
Volaris Costa Rica
avianca
AU$ 396
avianca
Delta Air Lines
AU$ 420
Delta Air Lines
Alaska Airlines
AU$ 459
Alaska Airlines
United Airlines
AU$ 463
United Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Los Angeles to San Jose?

Data is based on the number of flights from Los Angeles to San Jose operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Alaska Airlines operates the most flights from Los Angeles to San Jose, with 8 flight per week.

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1
5
8
Alaska Airlines
8
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
8
American Airlines
Volaris Costa Rica
7
Volaris Costa Rica
avianca
3
avianca
United Airlines
3
United Airlines
Delta Air Lines
1
Delta Air Lines

How many flights are there each day from Los Angeles to San Jose?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Los Angeles to San Jose within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Los Angeles to San Jose depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

34
23
12
1
Highest
12
Mon
16
Tue
12
Wed
16
Thu
34
Fri
23
Sat
13
Sun