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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

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Cheapest one-way

S$ 258
avianca Sun, Oct 4

53% below next 30d avg. (S$ 547)

Cheapest return

S$ 783
avianca Mon, Oct 26

23% below next 30d avg. (S$ 1,019)

Best time to book

November Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

6h 4m 1h 45m faster than avg. (7h 49m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of S$ 258 , travelers can expect an average price of S$ 547 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at S$ 783 . Flights typically take around 7h 49m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 6h 4m minutes. Flights to San Jose can arrive at: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Tobias Bolaños International Airport (SYQ). The most common route connects Los Angeles International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport (LAX–SJO). To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San Jose over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from S$ 258 and round-trip from S$ 783. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        LAX 14:40
        7h 35m
        Direct
        SJO 23:15
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Oct 26 | avianca
        SJO 05:45
        8h 25m
        Direct
        LAX 12:10
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Sun, Nov 1 | avianca
        S$ 783 S$ 844
        7% off
        7% off
        S$ 844 S$ 783
      • LAX 13:38
        5h 53m
        Direct
        SJO 20:31
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
        SJO 01:46
        6h 14m
        Direct
        LAX 06:00
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 5 | Alaska Airlines
        S$ 784 S$ 844
        7% off
        7% off
        S$ 844 S$ 784
      • LAX 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SJO 14:00
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
        SJO 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        LAX 16:00
        San Jose - Los Angeles | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        LAX 13:50
        7h 25m
        Direct
        SJO 23:15
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 7 | avianca
        S$ 323 S$ 362
        11% off
        11% off
        S$ 362 S$ 323
      • LAX 11:49
        6h 4m
        Direct
        SJO 18:53
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Oct 2 | Alaska Airlines
        S$ 336 S$ 362
        7% off
        7% off
        S$ 362 S$ 336
      • LAX 23:55
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        SJO 11:30
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Oct 4 | avianca
        S$ 258 S$ 362
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 362 S$ 258
      • LAX 23:20
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        SJO 11:25
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 7 | avianca
        S$ 258
        28% off
        S$ 362 S$ 258
      • LAX 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SJO 14:00
        Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Over the past 7 days, flights from Los Angeles to San Jose have operated an average of 2 times per day, with 63.6% on-time departure rate and 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Los Angeles to San Jose flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Los Angeles to San Jose, including United Airlines, avianca offers the lowest prices on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Los Angeles to San Jose according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flying from Los Angeles to San Jose

The distance between Los Angeles and San Jose is approximately 4,394.21km. It takes around 7 hours 49 minutes on average to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price S$ 258
Cheapest return ticket price S$ 783
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 4,394.21km
Average flight time 7 hours 49 minutes
Popular airline United Airlines
Frequency ～8/week
Flight statistics for the Los Angeles–San Jose route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

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

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose is September, with an average price of S$ 248, and the most expensive month is July, with an average price of up to S$ 592.

S$ 592
S$ 420
S$ 248
S$ 76
  • S$ 248
    Sep
  • S$ 266
    Oct
  • S$ 308
    Nov
  • S$ 427
    Dec
  • S$ 304
    Jan
  • S$ 315
    Feb
  • S$ 304
    Mar
  • S$ 334
    Apr
  • S$ 310
    May
  • S$ 461
    Jun
  • S$ 592
    Jul
  • S$ 388
    Aug

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San Jose is November, with an average price of S$ 514, and the most expensive month is August, with an average price of up to S$ 1,059.

S$ 1,059
S$ 787
S$ 514
S$ 242
    Cheapest
  • S$ 681
    Sep
  • S$ 560
    Oct
  • S$ 514
    Nov
  • S$ 808
    Dec
  • S$ 625
    Jan
  • S$ 805
    Feb
  • S$ 717
    Mar
  • S$ 677
    Apr
  • S$ 666
    May
  • S$ 840
    Jun
  • S$ 1,006
    Jul
  • S$ 1,059
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Jose?

    Based on Trip.com data, avianca offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from S$ 258 (for example, LAX–SJO on Sun, Oct 4). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, avianca offers fares from S$ 783, departing on Mon, Oct 26 and returning on Sun, Nov 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Los Angeles to San Jose with the following airlines, including: United 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 7 hours 49 minutes to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Jose 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.
  • On average, 4 direct flights operate each week between Los Angeles and San Jose. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
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  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Los Angeles to San Jose on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sun, Oct 4, with one-way fares from just S$ 258.
    · Compare airlines. avianca currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to San Jose.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Jose is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • Flights to San Jose can arrive at: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Tobias Bolaños International Airport (SYQ). The most common route connects Los Angeles International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport (LAX–SJO).
  • The time difference between San Jose and Los Angeles is 2h.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Los Angeles to San Jose is S$ 547. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Los Angeles to San Jose is S$ 1,019. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Los Angeles and San Jose, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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