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Flight deals from San Jose to Los Angeles International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $81. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.$75 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $75, select.
Los Angeles.$77 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Thu, 16 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $77, select.
Los Angeles.$77 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $77, select.
Los Angeles.$78 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $78, select.
Los Angeles.$81 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.
Los Angeles.$112 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $112, select.
Los Angeles.$113 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $113, select.
Los Angeles.$121 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $121, select.
Los Angeles.$152 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $152, select.
Los Angeles.$175 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 30 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $175, select.
Los Angeles.$177 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Sat, 18 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $177, select.
Los Angeles.$195 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Los Angeles.$233 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $233, select.
Los Angeles.$264 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Jose International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $264, select.
Los Angeles.$296 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $296, select.
Los Angeles.$312 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $312, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from $175
Jun
from $81
Jul
from $77
Aug
from $75
Sep
from $113
Oct
from $152
Nov
from $296
Dec
from $386
Jan
from $355
Feb
from $393
Mar
from $393
Apr
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San Jose to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

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San Jose to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$75
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 25 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week334

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose to Los Angeles International is $75. 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.
1 hour and 25 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose to Los Angeles International.
LATAM Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta fly direct from San Jose to Los Angeles International.
As of May 2026, there are 337 flights per week flying from San Jose to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, 3 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 25 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 Los Angeles International 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 Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Los Angeles International is Frontier Airlines .

Travelling from San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know

  • Start your trip at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC), the main airport in San Jose. Search for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that leave from this terminal.

  • The average length of a direct San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport flight is 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles. The city's timezone is UTC-8 — the same as San Jose.

  • Choose from 96 direct services a week between San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This is the most popular route when departing from San Jose.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from San Jose to LAX.

  • Hopping on a plane during a peak month like May? High seasons (like Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in San Jose

San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can be booked from this terminal.

  • Direct flights from San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport are offered by a good selection of airlines at SJC. Travel with one of these:

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between SJC and LAX is Delta.

  • Among carriers operating on this route, Delta has the highest percentage of on-time landings.

  • Travelling from central San Jose to SJC takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • In search of a convenient hotel close to San Jose Mineta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

  • San Jose Mineta International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SJC touch down on schedule 85% of the time.

  • You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

  • From Los Angeles International Airport, central Los Angeles is around 29 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • $39 is the best price for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport. Return flights start from $75. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from San Jose to LAX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from San Jose to LAX.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport.

The best time to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • December is the busiest month for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Visit Los Angeles in September if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • Book a San Jose to LAX plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Los Angeles to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

More about Los Angeles

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from San Jose to Los Angeles International Airport:

  • Hollywood Sign and Universal Studios Hollywood are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Los Angeles must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Hollywood Bowl.

Explore more of the United States

  • San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.

  • Bakersfield is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without a visit to Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre.

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