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.

to Information

Traveling From
Los Angeles Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
LAX
Traveling To
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJO
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
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

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Find cheap airfares to San José from Los Angeles 

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Great places to stay after flight from Los Angeles to San José

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$252 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$252
per night
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,474 reviews)
Excellent quality and service as usual. The staff was great and very helpful. The room was immaculate and fresh.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is AU$258 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$258
per night
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,578 reviews)
The room was spacious and comfortable.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is AU$293 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$293
per night
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,602 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly staff. Very convenient to airport and Hertz rental car.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
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.

^Savings based on all package bookings made with Flight + Hotel on Wotif.com from , as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.