Flights from San José Airport (SJO) to LAX Airport Airport (LAX)

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Returns from £283.80

One-way from £155.17

Flying to Los Angeles International is very easy as there are 4 airliners who offer flights from Juan Santamaría International including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. When travelling from Juan Santamaría International you will cover about 2,723 miles before you reach Los Angeles International. This journey will take 5 Hours 58 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. Flight to Los Angeles International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

The time zone at Los Angeles International is different from Juan Santamaría International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

To see all airliners that offer flights between Juan Santamaría International and Los Angeles International please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Alaska Airlines111111106:2006:20VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines001111100:4806:20VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines000001111:2011:20VIEW FLIGHTS
Delta Air Lines001000113:0113:01VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Juan Santamaría International to Los Angeles International are very limited. Only Alaska Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 06:20

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Alaska Airlines at alaskaair.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
06:20
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS1351
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Tuesday
06:20
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS1351
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Wednesday
00:48
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA9369
06:20
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS1351
13:01
AirlineFlight  No
Delta Air LinesDL1972
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Thursday
06:20
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS1351
American AirlinesAA9369
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Friday
06:20
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS1351
American AirlinesAA9369
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Saturday
06:20
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS1351
American AirlinesAA9369
11:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1553
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Sunday
00:48
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA9369
06:20
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS1351
11:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1553
13:01
AirlineFlight  No
Delta Air LinesDL1972
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Liberia to Los Angeles05 Hours 47 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - San José (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

DIRECT Alaska Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from San José SJO to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest direct flight one way from San José SJO to Los Angeles LAX is £155.17 ($193 €180.57)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from San José SJO to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest direct return flight from San José SJO to Los Angeles LAX is £283.80 ($353 €330.26)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from San José SJO to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest flight one way from San José SJO to Los Angeles LAX is £89.24 ($111 €103.85)
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What is the cheapest return flight from San José SJO to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest return flight from San José SJO to Los Angeles LAX is £161.60 ($201 €188.05)
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Flight Info FAQ - San José (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Who flies from San José to Los Angeles?
The following airlines fly from San José (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX): Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines.
How far is the flight from San José to Los Angeles?
The flight from San José to Los Angeles is 4,382KM or 2,723 miles.
How long does the flight from San José to Los Angeles to take?
The flight from San José to Los Angeles takes 5 Hours 58 Minutes.

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