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Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport flight
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Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
US$215
avianca avianca 10h 5m · 1 stop Sun, Jan 10
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Cheapest return
US$574
Volaris Volaris 9h 42m · 2 stops Thu, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 21
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January
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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 US$215 and round-trip from US$574. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 13:40
      7h 35m
      Direct
      SJO 23:15
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Jan 13 | avianca
      SJO 05:35
      8h 5m
      Direct
      LAX 11:40
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Tue, Jan 19 | avianca
      US$656 US$800
      18% off
      18% off
      US$800 US$656
    • LAX 13:40
      7h 35m
      Direct
      SJO 23:15
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Jan 12 | avianca
      SJO 05:35
      8h 5m
      Direct
      LAX 11:40
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Tue, Jan 19 | avianca
      US$656 US$800
      18% off
      18% off
      US$800 US$656
    • LAX 11:02
      9h 42m
      1 stop
      SJO 22:44
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Jan 14 | Volaris
      SJO 15:00
      9h 13m
      1 stop
      LAX 22:13
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Jan 21 | Volaris Costa Rica
      US$574 US$800
      28% off
      28% off
      US$800 US$574
    • LAX 23:20
      24h 5m
      1 stop
      SJO 01:25
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | Viva
      SJO 15:00
      20h 22m
      1 stop
      LAX 09:22
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Dec 5 | Volaris Costa Rica
      US$581
      27% off
      US$800 US$581
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Jan 14 | Alaska Airlines
      SJO 15:00
      9h 13m
      1 stop
      LAX 22:13
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Jan 21 | Volaris Costa Rica
      US$588
      27% off
      US$800 US$588
    • LAX 11:02
      9h 42m
      1 stop
      SJO 22:44
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Jan 7 | Volaris
      SJO 15:00
      20h 22m
      1 stop
      LAX 09:22
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Jan 14 | Volaris Costa Rica
      US$598
      25% off
      US$800 US$598
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 28 | Alaska Airlines
      SJO 15:00
      20h 22m
      1 stop
      LAX 09:22
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Dec 5 | Volaris Costa Rica
      US$607
      24% off
      US$800 US$607
    • LAX 16:43
      5h 43m
      Direct
      SJO 00:26
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Dec 5 | Alaska Airlines
      SJO 15:00
      9h 13m
      1 stop
      LAX 22:13
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Dec 12 | Volaris Costa Rica
      US$613
      23% off
      US$800 US$613
    • LAX 10:10
      10h 5m
      1 stop
      SJO 22:15
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Nov 30 | Delta Air Lines
      SJO 15:00
      20h 22m
      1 stop
      LAX 09:22
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Dec 5 | Volaris Costa Rica
      US$615
      23% off
      US$800 US$615
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
      SJO 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      LAX 16:00
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      LAX 23:20
      10h 5m
      1 stop
      SJO 11:25
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Jan 10 | avianca
      US$215 US$377
      43% off
      43% off
      US$377 US$215
    • LAX 23:20
      12h 20m
      1 stop
      SJO 13:40
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Jan 9 | avianca
      US$224 US$377
      41% off
      41% off
      US$377 US$224
    • LAX 18:49
      16h 54m
      1 stop
      SJO 13:43
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | American Airlines
      US$231 US$377
      39% off
      39% off
      US$377 US$231
    • LAX 23:59
      18h 40m
      1 stop
      SJO 20:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | United Airlines
      US$255
      32% off
      US$377 US$255
    • LAX 23:20
      24h 5m
      1 stop
      SJO 01:25
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | Viva
      US$260
      31% off
      US$377 US$260
    • LAX 23:35
      10h 11m
      1 stop
      SJO 11:46
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetblue Airways
      US$278
      26% off
      US$377 US$278
    • LAX 16:59
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 00:40
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      US$283
      25% off
      US$377 US$283
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      US$283
      74% off
      US$1,085 US$283
    • LAX 00:40
      17h 59m
      1 stop
      SJO 20:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Jan 12 | United Airlines
      US$290
      23% off
      US$377 US$290
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 16:59
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 00:40
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      US$283 US$377
      25% off
      25% off
      US$377 US$283
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      US$283 US$1,085
      74% off
      74% off
      US$1,085 US$283
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Feb 9 | Alaska Airlines
      US$290 US$1,085
      73% off
      73% off
      US$1,085 US$290
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Jan 27 | Alaska Airlines
      US$303
      72% off
      US$1,085 US$303
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Feb 3 | Alaska Airlines
      US$305
      72% off
      US$1,085 US$305
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Jan 20 | Alaska Airlines
      US$306
      72% off
      US$1,085 US$306
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Feb 1 | Alaska Airlines
      US$308
      72% off
      US$1,085 US$308
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Jan 19 | Alaska Airlines
      US$309
      72% off
      US$1,085 US$309
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Jan 29 | Alaska Airlines
      US$309
      72% off
      US$1,085 US$309
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      US$283 US$1,085
      74% off
      74% off
      US$1,085 US$283
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Feb 9 | Alaska Airlines
      US$290 US$1,085
      73% off
      73% off
      US$1,085 US$290
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Jan 27 | Alaska Airlines
      US$303 US$1,085
      72% off
      72% off
      US$1,085 US$303
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Feb 3 | Alaska Airlines
      US$305
      72% off
      US$1,085 US$305
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Jan 20 | Alaska Airlines
      US$306
      72% off
      US$1,085 US$306
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Feb 1 | Alaska Airlines
      US$308
      72% off
      US$1,085 US$308
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Jan 19 | Alaska Airlines
      US$309
      72% off
      US$1,085 US$309
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Jan 29 | Alaska Airlines
      US$309
      72% off
      US$1,085 US$309
    • LAX 15:57
      5h 42m
      Direct
      SJO 23:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Jan 30 | Alaska Airlines
      US$309
      72% off
      US$1,085 US$309
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • LAX 00:57
      8h 28m
      1 stop
      SJO 11:25
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Nov 16 | United Airlines
      US$326 US$886
      63% off
      63% off
      US$886 US$326
    • LAX 15:17
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 23:05
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | Alaska Airlines
      US$634 US$886
      28% off
      28% off
      US$886 US$634
    • LAX 10:07
      8h 32m
      1 stop
      SJO 20:39
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 18 | United Airlines
      US$564 US$886
      36% off
      36% off
      US$886 US$564
    • LAX 15:17
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 23:05
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 18 | Alaska Airlines
      US$329
      63% off
      US$886 US$329
    • LAX 15:17
      5h 48m
      Direct
      SJO 23:05
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Nov 19 | Alaska Airlines
      US$726
      18% off
      US$886 US$726
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 20 | Alaska Airlines
      US$714
      19% off
      US$886 US$714
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 21 | Alaska Airlines
      US$559
      37% off
      US$886 US$559
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 22 | Alaska Airlines
      US$453
      49% off
      US$886 US$453
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • LAX 16:59
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 00:40
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      US$283 US$377
      25% off
      25% off
      US$377 US$283
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      US$283 US$1,085
      74% off
      74% off
      US$1,085 US$283
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 28 | Alaska Airlines
      US$318 US$1,085
      71% off
      71% off
      US$1,085 US$318
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 24 | Alaska Airlines
      US$320
      71% off
      US$1,085 US$320
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | Alaska Airlines
      US$348
      68% off
      US$1,102 US$348
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 24 | American Airlines
      US$367
      67% off
      US$1,102 US$367
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Nov 23 | American Airlines
      US$368
      67% off
      US$1,102 US$368
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | American Airlines
      US$371
      66% off
      US$1,102 US$371
    • LAX 16:10
      5h 41m
      Direct
      SJO 23:51
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | American Airlines
      US$388
      65% off
      US$1,102 US$388
    • LAX 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 14:00
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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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 avianca (from US$215) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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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 January, with an average price of US$241. July sees the highest fares, around US$469.

US$469
US$355
US$241
US$127
    Cheapest
  • US$280
    Nov
  • US$338
    Dec
  • US$241
    Jan
  • US$250
    Feb
  • US$241
    Mar
  • US$265
    Apr
  • US$246
    May
  • US$366
    Jun
  • US$469
    Jul
  • US$308
    Aug
  • US$391
    Sep
  • US$379
    Oct

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.

US$355
US$314
US$273
US$232
    Cheapest
  • US$303
    Mon
  • US$311
    Tue
  • US$292
    Wed
  • US$322
    Thu
  • US$321
    Fri
  • US$273
    Sat
  • US$355
    Sun

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.

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AS1440

    Los Angeles International Airport

    16:18

    LAX

    5h 45m

    00:03

    SJO

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  2. AV641

    Los Angeles International Airport

    13:40

    LAX

    7h 35m

    23:15

    SJO

    S M T W T F S
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  3. Y41713

    Los Angeles International Airport

    11:02

    LAX

    3h 12m

    Direct

    16:14

    GDL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. Q64059

    Guadalajara International Airport

    20:33

    GDL

    3h 26m

    Direct

    23:59

    SJO

    - - - W - - S

  5. AA1660

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:50

    LAX

    3h 12m

    Direct

    05:02

    DFW

    S M T - - - -
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  6. AA1053

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    09:44

    DFW

    4h 12m

    Direct

    13:56

    SJO

    S M T W T F S

  7. AV529

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:15

    LAX

    5h

    Direct

    06:15

    SAL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AV319

    El Salvador International Airport

    07:35

    SAL

    1h 15m

    Direct

    08:50

    SJO

    S M T W T - S

  9. Q64063

    Los Angeles International Airport

    08:01

    LAX

    11h 51m

    21:52

    SJO

    S M T W T F S
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  10. AA842

    Los Angeles International Airport

    00:55

    LAX

    3h 13m

    Direct

    06:08

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
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  11. AA395

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    19:00

    DFW

    4h 6m

    Direct

    23:06

    SJO

    - - - W T F S

  12. UA491

    Los Angeles International Airport

    01:00

    LAX

    3h 19m

    Direct

    06:19

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
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  13. UA1280

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    16:57

    IAH

    3h 42m

    Direct

    20:39

    SJO

    S M T W T F S

  14. 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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  15. UA1280

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    16:57

    IAH

    3h 42m

    Direct

    20:39

    SJO

    S M T W T F S

  16. F93292

    Los Angeles International Airport

    13:55

    LAX

    1h

    Direct

    14:55

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
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  17. DL417

    Harry Reid International Airport

    22:10

    LAS

    3h 55m

    Direct

    05:05

    ATL

    S M T W T F S

  18. DL1937

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    09:50

    ATL

    3h

    Direct

    11:50

    SJO

    S M T W T F S
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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 7 hours 16 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 08:01, and the last departs at 22:42, with about 4 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 US$562 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 US$215, and round-trip fares start from US$574. The current lowest fare is a avianca flight departing on Sun, Jan 10; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. avianca, Volaris Costa Rica, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines operate direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, with an average flight time of 7 hours 48 minutes, and around 22 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 US$487. 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 US$215. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport operates around 22 weekly flights, mainly by avianca, Volaris Costa Rica and Alaska Airlines. 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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