Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Los Angeles to San José
The cheapest flights right now
Los Angeles – San Jose
Outbound – Dec 6, 2026
1 stop
10h 11m FLL
Return – Dec 12, 2026
direct
6h 28m $649
2 days ago
Los Angeles – San Jose
Outbound – Nov 28, 2026
direct
5h 43m Return – Dec 6, 2026
direct
6h 28m $716
2 days ago
Los Angeles – San Jose
Outbound – Dec 6, 2026
direct
5h 43m Return – Dec 12, 2026
direct
6h 28m $742
2 days ago
Los Angeles – San Jose
Outbound – Dec 6, 2026
direct
5h 43m Return – Dec 12, 2026
direct
6h 28m $733
2 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$312
Average price of a round trip
$635
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
5h59
A flight from Los Angeles to San José takes on average 5h59.
Best time
September
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San José is September.
The best flight deals for a week
Los Angeles – San Jose
Outbound – Dec 6, 2026
1 stop
10h 11m FLL
Return – Dec 12, 2026
direct
6h 28m $649
2 days ago
Los Angeles – San Jose
Outbound – Dec 6, 2026
direct
5h 43m Return – Dec 12, 2026
direct
6h 28m $742
2 days ago
Los Angeles – San Jose
Outbound – Dec 6, 2026
direct
5h 43m Return – Dec 12, 2026
direct
6h 28m $733
2 days ago
Los Angeles – San Jose
Outbound – Dec 6, 2026
direct
5h 43m Return – Dec 12, 2026
direct
6h 28m $788
2 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
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 September, with an average flight ticket price of $134 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of January, November and October.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 18 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Alaska Airlines. A ticket from the airline Alaska Airlines to San José costs on average $611.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Alaska Airlines and Alaska 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 $312 to $788
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $635
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of September
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
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 [[timezone]]. In Los Angeles, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 25°C, with a minimum of 22°C and a maximum of 29°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 [[timezone]]. In San José, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 23°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 September.
What is the most popular time to travel to San José?
In San José, the most popular month is January. 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 18 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 3 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 548 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.
