Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO)

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Cheapest Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO)

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Los Angeles to San José Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Los Angeles to San José flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top LAX to SJO routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

Los Angeles to San José Information

Traveling From
Los Angeles Intl.
Origin Airport
Los Angeles
Origin Airport IATA Code
LAX
Traveling To
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination Airport
San José
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJO
Number of Airlines Serving
4
Average Flight Time
5 hours 59 mins
Direct Flight Time
5 hours 38 mins
Flight Price
AU$610
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time zone:
America/Costa_Rica
Address:
One World Way
Los Angeles CA, 90045-5803
United States
IATA code:
LAX
Longitude:
-118.408279
Latitude:
33.943399
Time zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Los Angeles to San José Flight Deals from AU$610

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to San José from Los Angeles from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to San José in just 5 hour(s) and 38 mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to San José from Los Angeles 

Choose from 5 flights a day on average, with prices starting at AU$610 and rising to AU$660 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Los Angeles to San José today!  

Find cheap airfares to San José from Los Angeles 

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  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
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  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in March)
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Great places to stay after flight from Los Angeles to San José

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The price is AU$269 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$269
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Very clean modern hotel near the airport. Checks all of the boxes of what you need and would expect from a place to stay at to end your trip and be ready to go the airport the next day. Dinner at the hotel was good but, unsurprisingly, rather dull and less enjoyable than what we had the rest of our ..."

Reviewed on 1 Feb. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
The price is AU$249 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$249
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,277 reviews)
"The property was great. However the airport transfer was a bit chaotic. A man came to tell us where to stand outside the airport for the pick up, which was not where the signs indicated. He had no hotel markings so we didn't know if he was legit. He grabbed our suitcases without being asked and wanted ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The price is AU$302 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$302
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,311 reviews)
"Great location for the San Jose airport (SJO). Clean rooms with friendly staff. For those early morning flights they included a snack to go - enjoyed that."

Reviewed on 1 Feb. 2025

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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