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Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £ 160 and round-trip from £ 444. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 15:17
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 23:05
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 13 | Alaska Airlines
      SJO 01:26
      6h 34m
      Direct
      LAX 06:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Nov 20 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 446 £ 518
      14% off
      14% off
      £ 518 £ 446
    • LAX 15:17
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 23:05
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 14 | Alaska Airlines
      SJO 01:50
      6h 34m
      Direct
      LAX 06:24
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Nov 21 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 461 £ 518
      11% off
      11% off
      £ 518 £ 461
    • LAX 00:57
      17h 42m
      1 stop
      SJO 20:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 15 | United Airlines
      SJO 08:45
      16h 59m
      1 stop
      LAX 23:44
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Nov 20 | United Airlines
      £ 444 £ 518
      14% off
      14% off
      £ 518 £ 444
    • LAX 16:30
      19h 16m
      1 stop
      SJO 13:46
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 14 | American Airlines
      SJO 01:50
      6h 34m
      Direct
      LAX 06:24
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Nov 21 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 448
      14% off
      £ 518 £ 448
    • LAX 18:49
      16h 57m
      1 stop
      SJO 13:46
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 15 | American Airlines
      SJO 14:25
      11h 19m
      1 stop
      LAX 23:44
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Nov 20 | United Airlines
      £ 455
      12% off
      £ 518 £ 455
    • LAX 18:53
      17h 53m
      1 stop
      SJO 13:46
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | American Airlines
      SJO 14:46
      11h 8m
      1 stop
      LAX 23:54
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 5 | American Airlines
      £ 459
      11% off
      £ 518 £ 459
    • LAX 23:58
      11h 48m
      1 stop
      SJO 13:46
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 7 | American Airlines
      SJO 14:01
      10h 38m
      1 stop
      LAX 22:39
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Nov 13 | American Airlines
      £ 459
      11% off
      £ 518 £ 459
    • LAX 00:57
      10h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 12:22
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | United Airlines
      SJO 14:10
      8h 50m
      1 stop
      LAX 21:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 5 |
      £ 459
      11% off
      £ 518 £ 459
    • LAX 15:17
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 23:05
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 15 | Alaska Airlines
      SJO 08:45
      16h 59m
      1 stop
      LAX 23:44
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Nov 20 | United Airlines
      £ 460
      11% off
      £ 518 £ 460
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
      SJO 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      LAX 16:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      LAX 15:50
      6h 7m
      Direct
      SJO 23:57
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Dec 3 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 160 £ 239
      33% off
      33% off
      £ 239 £ 160
    • LAX 15:50
      6h 7m
      Direct
      SJO 23:57
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 171 £ 239
      28% off
      28% off
      £ 239 £ 171
    • LAX 18:49
      16h 54m
      1 stop
      SJO 13:43
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | American Airlines
      £ 173 £ 239
      28% off
      28% off
      £ 239 £ 173
    • LAX 14:10
      20h 12m
      1 stop
      SJO 12:22
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
      £ 175
      27% off
      £ 239 £ 175
    • LAX 13:50
      7h 25m
      Direct
      SJO 23:15
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | avianca
      £ 178
      26% off
      £ 239 £ 178
    • LAX 16:10
      17h 15m
      1 stop
      SJO 11:25
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | United Airlines
      £ 190
      21% off
      £ 239 £ 190
    • LAX 23:59
      18h 40m
      1 stop
      SJO 20:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | United Airlines
      £ 191
      20% off
      £ 239 £ 191
    • LAX 15:50
      6h 7m
      Direct
      SJO 23:57
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Dec 6 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 193
      19% off
      £ 239 £ 193
    • LAX 06:00
      14h 59m
      1 stop
      SJO 22:59
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Dec 6 | American Airlines
      £ 196
      18% off
      £ 239 £ 196
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 15:50
      6h 7m
      Direct
      SJO 23:57
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Dec 3 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 160 £ 239
      33% off
      33% off
      £ 239 £ 160
    • LAX 15:50
      6h 7m
      Direct
      SJO 23:57
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 171 £ 239
      28% off
      28% off
      £ 239 £ 171
    • LAX 13:50
      7h 25m
      Direct
      SJO 23:15
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | avianca
      £ 178 £ 239
      26% off
      26% off
      £ 239 £ 178
    • LAX 15:50
      6h 7m
      Direct
      SJO 23:57
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Dec 6 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 193
      19% off
      £ 239 £ 193
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 206
      46% off
      £ 383 £ 206
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 210
      12% off
      £ 239 £ 210
    • LAX 23:27
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 07:15
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Dec 28 | Delta Air Lines
      £ 210
      45% off
      £ 383 £ 210
    • LAX 16:59
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 00:40
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 212
      11% off
      £ 239 £ 212
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 212
      45% off
      £ 383 £ 212
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 206 £ 435
      53% off
      53% off
      £ 435 £ 206
    • LAX 23:27
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 07:15
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Dec 28 | Delta Air Lines
      £ 210 £ 435
      52% off
      52% off
      £ 435 £ 210
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 212 £ 435
      51% off
      51% off
      £ 435 £ 212
    • LAX 13:38
      5h 53m
      Direct
      SJO 20:31
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 222
      49% off
      £ 435 £ 222
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 24 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 240
      45% off
      £ 435 £ 240
    • LAX 15:17
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 23:05
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 11 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 247
      43% off
      £ 435 £ 247
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 28 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 250
      43% off
      £ 435 £ 250
    • LAX 15:17
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 23:05
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 15 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 250
      43% off
      £ 435 £ 250
    • LAX 22:42
      5h 43m
      Direct
      SJO 06:25
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | United Airlines
      £ 255
      41% off
      £ 435 £ 255
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 13:38
      5h 53m
      Direct
      SJO 20:31
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 222 £ 308
      28% off
      28% off
      £ 308 £ 222
    • LAX 12:37
      5h 53m
      Direct
      SJO 19:30
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 235 £ 308
      24% off
      24% off
      £ 308 £ 235
    • LAX 12:37
      5h 53m
      Direct
      SJO 19:30
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Oct 30 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 258 £ 308
      16% off
      16% off
      £ 308 £ 258
    • LAX 23:59
      9h 26m
      1 stop
      SJO 10:25
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Oct 28 | United Airlines
      £ 269
      13% off
      £ 308 £ 269
    • LAX 00:57
      8h 28m
      1 stop
      SJO 10:25
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | United Airlines
      £ 272
      12% off
      £ 308 £ 272
    • LAX 10:15
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      SJO 19:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Oct 30 | United Airlines
      £ 274
      11% off
      £ 308 £ 274
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 206 £ 383
      46% off
      46% off
      £ 383 £ 206
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 210 £ 239
      12% off
      12% off
      £ 239 £ 210
    • LAX 16:59
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 00:40
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 212 £ 239
      11% off
      11% off
      £ 239 £ 212
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 212
      45% off
      £ 383 £ 212
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 212
      61% off
      £ 539 £ 212
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 24 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 240
      37% off
      £ 383 £ 240
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 28 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 250
      35% off
      £ 383 £ 250
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Nov 23 | Alaska Airlines
      £ 268
      50% off
      £ 539 £ 268
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 24 | American Airlines
      £ 275
      49% off
      £ 539 £ 275
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport are usually in October, with an average price of £ 158. July sees the highest fares, around £ 351.

£ 351
£ 255
£ 158
£ 62
  • £ 158
    Oct
  • £ 183
    Nov
  • £ 253
    Dec
  • £ 181
    Jan
  • £ 187
    Feb
  • £ 181
    Mar
  • £ 198
    Apr
  • £ 184
    May
  • £ 274
    Jun
  • £ 351
    Jul
  • £ 231
    Aug
  • £ 293
    Sep

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport are usually in October, with an average price of £ 259. August sees the highest fares, around £ 629.

£ 629
£ 444
£ 259
£ 74
  • £ 259
    Oct
  • £ 305
    Nov
  • £ 480
    Dec
  • £ 371
    Jan
  • £ 478
    Feb
  • £ 426
    Mar
  • £ 402
    Apr
  • £ 395
    May
  • £ 499
    Jun
  • £ 597
    Jul
  • £ 629
    Aug
  • £ 583
    Sep

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is Saturday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

£ 262
£ 230
£ 197
£ 165
    Cheapest
  • £ 225
    Mon
  • £ 214
    Tue
  • £ 211
    Wed
  • £ 234
    Thu
  • £ 232
    Fri
  • £ 197
    Sat
  • £ 262
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is Alaska Airlines (from £ 160) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Alaska Airlines
From £ 160
American Airlines
From £ 173
avianca
From £ 178
United Airlines
From £ 190
Viva
From £ 192
Frontier Airlines
From £ 195
Volaris
From £ 228
Delta Air Lines
From £ 243
Air Canada
From £ 260

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AS1440

    Los Angeles International Airport

    16:31

    LAX

    5h 45m

    00:16

    SJO

    - - - - - - S
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  2. AS1352

    Los Angeles International Airport

    15:50

    LAX

    6h 7m

    22:57

    SJO

    - - T W T F -
    Search

  3. AV641

    Los Angeles International Airport

    13:40

    LAX

    7h 35m

    23:15

    SJO

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AV529

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:15

    LAX

    5h

    Direct

    06:15

    SAL

    S M T W - F S
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  5. AV319

    El Salvador International Airport

    07:35

    SAL

    1h 15m

    Direct

    08:50

    SJO

    S M - W - F S

  6. AA1729

    Los Angeles International Airport

    21:25

    LAX

    4h 53m

    Direct

    05:18

    MIA

    - - - - - - S
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  7. AA337

    Miami International Airport

    10:21

    MIA

    3h 8m

    Direct

    11:29

    SJO

    - - - - - - S

  8. AA791

    Los Angeles International Airport

    22:59

    LAX

    4h 41m

    Direct

    06:40

    CLT

    - - - - - - S
    Search

  9. AA345

    Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    09:45

    CLT

    4h 28m

    Direct

    12:13

    SJO

    - - - - - - S

  10. VB511

    Los Angeles International Airport

    11:00

    LAX

    3h 12m

    Direct

    15:12

    GDL

    - - - W - F S
    Search

  11. VB3204

    Guadalajara International Airport

    17:01

    GDL

    1h 30m

    Direct

    18:31

    MTY

    S M T W T F S

  12. VB704

    Monterrey International Airport

    21:55

    MTY

    3h 35m

    Direct

    01:30

    SJO

    S - - W - - -

  13. UA2377

    Los Angeles International Airport

    16:35

    LAX

    3h 20m

    Direct

    21:55

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
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  14. UA2448

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    07:28

    IAH

    3h 43m

    Direct

    10:11

    SJO

    S - - W T F S

  15. UA580

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:59

    LAX

    3h 14m

    Direct

    05:13

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
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  16. UA1280

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    16:58

    IAH

    2h 39m

    Direct

    19:37

    SJO

    S M T W T F S

  17. UA2377

    Los Angeles International Airport

    16:35

    LAX

    3h 20m

    Direct

    21:55

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. UA1096

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    09:38

    IAH

    3h 44m

    Direct

    13:22

    SJO

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

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

Flight distance 4,387.07km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £ 160
Cheapest return ticket price £ 444

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

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

    Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport takes about 8 hours 27 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
  • The earliest flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport departs at 08:53, and the last departs at 14:40, with about 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £ 500 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The latest flight departs from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 21:12 and arrives in Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) at 06:35.
    • The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport to downtown is about 15km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is Tobias Bolaños International Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Volaris Costa Rica is a very popular airline operating an average of 3389 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport currently start from £ 160, and round-trip fares start from £ 444. The current lowest fare is a Alaska Airlines flight departing on Thu, Dec 3; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Volaris Costa Rica, Alaska Airlines and avianca operate direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, with an average flight time of 9 hours 11 minutes, and around 13 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 Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is £ 340. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Volaris Costa Rica are the most popular budget airlines flying from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, with one-way fares starting from £ 160. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport operates around 13 weekly flights, mainly by Volaris Costa Rica, Alaska Airlines and avianca. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Los Angeles International Airport and Juan Santamaría 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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