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Cheapest flight tickets

$740

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$1138

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

5h41

A flight from Los Angeles to San José takes on average 5h41.

Best time

January

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San José is January.

Tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to San José

Check out our tips for booking your flight to San José (Costa Rica) from Los Angeles (USA) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is December, with an average flight ticket price of $1070 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November and December.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 72 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Volaris. A ticket from the airline Volaris to San José costs on average $1070.
The airlines that offer the most flights are United Airlines and United Airlines.

Price of flight tickets from Los Angeles to San José

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $740 to $1328
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $1138
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of December
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
info departure city :
Los Angeles, USA
airport :
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
local time :

Los Angeles is a city in the country USA, the time zone is GMT . In Los Angeles, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 28°C, with a minimum of 22°C and a maximum of 31°C.

The city of Los Angeles has 1 airport(s): Los Angeles International

destination info :
San José, Costa Rica
airports :
San José-Juan-Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
San José-Tobías Bolaños Airport (SYQ)
local time :

San José is in the country Costa Rica, the time zone is GMT . In San José, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 19°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 25°C.

The city of San José has 2 airport(s): San José-Juan-Santamaría and San José-Tobías Bolaños

Useful info about San José

What is the least touristic period to go to San José?

If you want to visit San José during the least touristic period, choose the month of January.

What is the most popular time to travel to San José?

In San José, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from Los Angeles to San José?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 72 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 11 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Los Angeles to San José is Thursday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Los Angeles and San José?

When you leave, you can leave from Los Angeles International, and you will arrive at San José-Juan-Santamaría.

How to reach Los Angeles airport from the city centre?

This information is not available at this time.

Are there other means of transportation to go from Los Angeles to San José?

Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between Los Angeles and San José?

In summer, the average temperature is 20°C in San José and 23°C in Los Angeles. The average rainfall in summer is 569 mm in San José and 3 mm in Los Angeles. In summer, it is warmer in Los Angeles and it rains less in Los Angeles. In winter, it is colder in San José and it rains more in Los Angeles.

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