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Los Angeles.C$92 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 17, returning Wed, Jun 18.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Tue, Jun 17, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Jun 18, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$92, select.
Los Angeles.C$94 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 29, returning Mon, Jun 2.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Thu, May 29, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Jun 2, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$94, select.
Los Angeles.C$114 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 29, returning Fri, May 30.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Thu, May 29, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Fri, May 30, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$114, select.
Los Angeles.C$117 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 25, returning Fri, Jul 11.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Wed, Jun 25, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Fri, Jul 11, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$117, select.
Los Angeles.C$135 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 5, returning Sat, Nov 8.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Wed, Nov 5, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Sat, Nov 8, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$135, select.
Los Angeles.C$135 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 1, returning Tue, Jul 15.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Tue, Jul 1, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Jul 15, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$135, select.
Los Angeles.C$141 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 15, returning Wed, Oct 29.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Jose International on Wed, Oct 15, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Oct 29, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$141, select.
Los Angeles.C$145 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 24, returning Wed, Oct 1.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Jose International on Wed, Sep 24, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Oct 1, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$145, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from C$114
Jun
from C$92
Jul
from C$135
Aug
from C$151
Sep
from C$148
Oct
from C$141
Nov
from C$135
Dec
from C$237
Jan
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Feb
from C$284
Mar
from C$323
Apr
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San Jose to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$92
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 28 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week539

Finding cheap flights from San Jose to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is C$92. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 28 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose to Los Angeles.
WestJet, LATAM Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly direct from San Jose to Los Angeles.
There are 539 flights per week flying from San Jose to Los Angeles, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from San Jose, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the center of Los Angeles. We've found flights to this airport from C$92.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to Los Angeles is Spirit Airlines, and the cheapest airline that flies to Burbank Airport is Alaska Airlines.

Travelling from San Jose to Los Angeles: what you need to know

  • Many great adventures set off from San Jose's main airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Check out the options for reserving a flight from San Jose to Los Angeles leaving from this base.

  • The major arrival points in Los Angeles are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

  • Hop on a direct San Jose to Los Angeles flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as San Jose.

  • With 95 flights a week between the two airports, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from San Jose to Los Angeles with Spirit Airlines at 06:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from SJC to LAX is with Southwest Airlines at 21:45.

  • For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your San Jose to Los Angeles flight.

  • Getting away during a peak month like August? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add an hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Los Angeles

  • C$46 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Los Angeles. Return flights start at C$92. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • Score cheap San Jose to Los Angeles flights by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from San Jose to Los Angeles is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from San Jose to Los Angeles by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' San Jose to Los Angeles flights.

Flying from San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Set out from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) on a nonstop flight from San Jose to Los Angeles. From SJC, you can fly directly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • You'll find a good range of airlines that offer direct San Jose to Los Angeles plane tickets out of SJC. Let one of these carriers take you there:

  • Located around 5 kilometres from central San Jose, SJC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from San Jose to Los Angeles, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that take off from SJC arrive at their destination without delay.

  • SJC's address is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Arriving in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 30 minutes.

  • It typically takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • Book a hotel close to LAX if you have a late flight from San Jose to Los Angeles. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of Los Angeles and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

  • LAX is situated at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Once your flight from San Jose to Los Angeles has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is approximately 29 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to VNY. Unwind after your San Jose to Los Angeles flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Budget, Dollar and Hertz make picking up a Van Nuys Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.

  • Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Secure your ride from VNY once you know your travel dates.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

  • May is the quietest month for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book a San Jose to Los Angeles ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Los Angeles to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Search for cheap flights from San Jose to Los Angeles in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

More about Los Angeles

  • Start your Los Angeles trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from San Jose to Los Angeles, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are must-do's during your Los Angeles adventure.

Explore more of United States

  • San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres to the south-east, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

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