Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José (LAX–SJO)
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
United States
United States
SJOJuan Santamaría International Airport
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Volaris Costa Rica fly Los Angeles to San José (LAX–SJO) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 4,380 km (2,720 mi).
- From
- LAX
- Los Angeles
- To
- SJO
- San José
- Nonstop
- Yes · 4 airlines
- Airlines
- AS · DL · UA · Q6
- Cheapest fare found
- $242 one-way
- Distance
- 4,380 km (2,720 mi)
- Time difference
- San José 1 hour ahead
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Los Angeles to San José fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: $242 for March 2027 on JetBlue Airways (1 stop). Nonstop from $286.
- Oct ’26$384
- Nov ’26$264
- Dec ’26$277nonstop $286
- Jan ’27$345
- Mar ’27$242
- May ’27$264
- Jun ’27$269
- Jul ’27$262
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly LAX–SJO
For Los Angeles LAX to San José Juan Santamaría (SJO), March 2027 had the lowest fare found ($242). Days in San José average 18–28 °C in September, October, November and December. Set your watch 1 hour forward on landing at SJO.
Los Angeles to San José: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Los Angeles LAX to San José Juan Santamaría (SJO)?
From $242 one-way, the cheapest fare found for March 2027 on JetBlue Airways with 1 stop; nonstop from $286 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly LAX–SJO direct?
Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Volaris Costa Rica.
What is the cheapest month to fly LAX–SJO?
March 2027, at $242; the dearest month found was $384.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and San José?
San José is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles: a LAX departure at noon is 13:00 local time in SJO.
San José to Los Angeles: the return flight (SJO–LAX)
All 4 airlines also fly SJO–LAX nonstop.
Airlines flying LAX–SJO nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (LAX time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alaska Airlines AS | — | full-service | oneworld | — |
 Delta Air Lines DL | — | full-service | SkyTeam | Seasonal |
| United Airlines UA | — | full-service | Star Alliance | Seasonal |
 Volaris Costa Rica Q6 | — | full-service | — | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying LAX–SJO nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Mexico City (MEX) with
Aeroméxico: 4,410 km (2,740 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop. - Via Monterrey (MTY) with Viva: 4,410 km (2,740 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via Houston (HOU) with
Southwest Airlines: 4,700 km (2,920 mi) flown, 7% further than nonstop. - Via Houston (IAH) with United Airlines: 4,720 km (2,930 mi) flown, 8% further than nonstop.
- Via Dallas (DFW) with
American Airlines: 4,850 km (3,010 mi) flown, 11% further than nonstop.
LAX–SJO route map
More from Los Angeles and San José
Other arrivals in Costa Rica
Also nonstop from LAX, nearest to SJO first (straight-line distance):
- LAX–LIR: Liberia · 161 km (100 mi) from SJO
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- Alaska Airlines route map and destinations
- Delta Air Lines route map and destinations
- United Airlines route map and destinations
- Volaris Costa Rica route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Departure
Los Angeles International Airport
LAX (LAX), Los Angeles. In our data, 70 airlines fly nonstop from LAX to 153 destinations.
View LAX airport guide →Arrival
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Juan Santamaría (SJO), San José.
Weather in San José vs Los Angeles
San José is warmer than Los Angeles in every month, by 2–10°C; the biggest gap is in March (30°C against 20°C). In October it averages 27°C in San José and 25°C in Los Angeles.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 28° |
| Los Angeles | 20° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 20° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from San José, Costa Rica and Climate of Los Angeles (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from San José
Places you can't fly to nonstop from LAX, but can from SJO — for a stopover or a second leg.
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