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San Jose.$361 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Nov, returning Sat, 22 Nov.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 22 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $361, select.
San Jose.$422 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb, returning Mon, 2 Mar.Return flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris El Salvador, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris El Salvador, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.
San Jose.$428 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct, returning Fri, 14 Nov.Return flight with Volaris Costa Rica and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $428, select.
San Jose.$437 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Apr, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with Volaris El Salvador and Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris El Salvador, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $437, select.
San Jose.$450 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $450, select.
San Jose.$473 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Fri, 6 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $473, select.
San Jose.$505 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Mar, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris El Salvador.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris El Salvador, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $505, select.
San Jose.$508 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan, returning Mon, 26 Jan.Return flight with Viva and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.
San Jose.$508 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan, returning Mon, 2 Feb.Return flight with Viva and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.
San Jose.$515 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct, returning Fri, 31 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $515, select.
San Jose.$520 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Nov, returning Sat, 6 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $520, select.
San Jose.$521 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Mar, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $521, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles 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 to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in November.
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Nov
from $361
Dec
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from $473
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May
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Jul
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Aug
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from $685

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Jose Juan Santamaria

Los Angeles to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles 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 found$361
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time5 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week46

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to San Jose Juan Santamaria is $361. 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 48 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Air France fly direct from Los Angeles to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
As of October 2025, there are 23 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Saturday, 15 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 48 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.

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

  • Los Angeles is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) heading out from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

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

  • Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour ahead of Los Angeles.

  • The busiest route is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). You can choose from 8 direct services every week. Alaska Airlines operates a 3pm departure between LAX and SJO.

  • Your flight from Los Angeles to SJO won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) depart from this terminal.

  • Pick from a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Los Angeles to Juan Santamaria International Airport leaving from LAX. Book your ticket with one of these:

  • The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Alaska Airlines from LAX to SJO.

  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Delta Air Lines.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to SJO. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

    • El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

    • La Aurora International Airport (GUA)

  • LAX is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.

  • Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:

  • Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Los Angeles to SJO flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:

About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

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

  • Central San Jose is around 14 kilometres from Juan Santamaria International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 20 minutes.

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

  • Right now, $147 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Juan Santamaria International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $361. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Los Angeles to SJO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Juan Santamaria International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Los Angeles to SJO.

  • Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Los Angeles to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to go to San Jose. July is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), which may be ideal if you're after more action.

  • Book a Los Angeles to SJO flight ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

More about San Jose

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Jose right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Juan Santamaria International Airport:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. National Park (Parque Nacional), Jurassic World and Central Park (Parque Central) are must-visits when exploring San Jose.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • San Jose has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.

  • If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Costa Rica, consider Liberia, roughly 153 kilometres north-west of San Jose. Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste are highlights.

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