Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from San Jose to Los Angeles

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from San Jose to Los Angeles, including Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Frontier Airlines.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Jose to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from San Jose to Los Angeles in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 47, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 85.

Displayed flight fares from San Jose to Los Angeles are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

San Jose to Los Angeles Flight Details

The distance between San Jose and Los Angeles is approximately 495.61km. It takes around 1 hour 24 minutes on average to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 47
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 85
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance495.61km
Average flight time1 hour 24 minutes
Popular airlineDelta Air Lines
Flight statistics for the San Jose–Los Angeles route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

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

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

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles is Mar, with an average price of AU$ 132. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Nov, with an average price of up to AU$ 316.

AU$ 316
AU$ 224
AU$ 132
AU$ 40
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 150
    Jan
  • AU$ 137
    Feb
  • AU$ 132
    Mar
  • AU$ 195
    Apr
  • AU$ 195
    May
  • AU$ 239
    Jun
  • AU$ 236
    Jul
  • AU$ 193
    Aug
  • AU$ 206
    Sep
  • AU$ 186
    Oct
  • AU$ 316
    Nov
  • AU$ 238
    Dec

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

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles is Feb, with an average price of AU$ 207. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Nov, with an average price of up to AU$ 554.

AU$ 554
AU$ 381
AU$ 207
AU$ 34
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 227
    Jan
  • AU$ 207
    Feb
  • AU$ 270
    Mar
  • AU$ 366
    Apr
  • AU$ 427
    May
  • AU$ 420
    Jun
  • AU$ 400
    Jul
  • AU$ 338
    Aug
  • AU$ 549
    Sep
  • AU$ 480
    Oct
  • AU$ 554
    Nov
  • AU$ 337
    Dec

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

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

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

AU$ 248
AU$ 211
AU$ 174
AU$ 137
  • AU$ 173
    Mon
  • AU$ 239
    Tue
  • AU$ 227
    Wed
  • AU$ 195
    Thu
  • AU$ 248
    Fri
  • AU$ 208
    Sat
  • AU$ 207
    Sun

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 47 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SJC to LAX on Thu, Feb 5), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 85 departing on Sat, Jan 24 and returning on Sat, Jan 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from San Jose to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Delta Air Lines 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 1 hour 24 minutes to fly from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Jose to Los Angeles 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 38 flight per week flying from San Jose to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL3979 (07:06)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Jose to Los Angeles, 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 Thu, Feb 5, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 47.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · 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 Los Angeles travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles on January 22, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 29.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with San Jose International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (SJC-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and San Jose is 0h.
  • 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.