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How much do flights to San José cost?

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£478

Nonstop flights in May

£290 – £678

Most popular airline

Volaris

Getting from San José's airport to the city center

The fastest option is taxi or ride-hailing, while budget travelers often choose public buses.

San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is served by Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), located approximately 17 km northwest of the city center. This is the country's main international gateway, handling the majority of international flights. For travelers seeking airport transfers to city center destinations, options include official airport taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, shared shuttles, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during rush hours on the main highway connecting the airport to downtown San José.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-45 min

₡15,000 – ₡25,000; CRC 15,000–25,000 (~$28–47 USD); fixed zone rates

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

₡8,000 – ₡18,000; CRC 8,000–18,000 (~$15–34 USD); surge pricing applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-60 min

CRC 700–900 (~$1.30–1.70 USD)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

₡10,000 – ₡15,000; CRC 10,000–15,000 (~$19–28 USD); per person

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

solo travelers on budget

20-45 min

₡25,000 – ₡45,000; CRC 25,000–45,000 (~$47–85 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-45 min

₡20,000 – ₡50,000; CRC 20,000–50,000 (~$38–95 USD); per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in CRC (Costa Rican Colón); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official orange airport taxis operate with fixed zone-based rates and are the only taxis authorized to pick up at the terminal.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Uber and DiDi operate in Costa Rica; pickup is from designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public buses (TUASA) depart from outside the terminal and stop at Alajuela and San José city center.
  • Traffic on the General Cañas Highway can significantly increase travel times during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San José

Depart from
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
4386 km
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Los Angeles to San José in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Alaska Airlines
---------1111
Avianca
---------1---1---
United Airlines
------------11---
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Alaska Airlines
1111111
Avianca
---1---1---1---
United Airlines
------------11---
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Alaska Airlines
1111111
Avianca
---1---1---1---
United Airlines
------------11---
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
Alaska Airlines
1111111
Avianca
---1---1---1---
United Airlines
------------11---
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VolarisVOIY4No
AviancaAVAAVNo
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
United AirlinesUALUANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San José

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C14°C
February26°C14°C
March27°C15°C
April26°C16°C
May25°C16°C
June23°C16°C
July24°C16°C
August24°C15°C
September24°C15°C
October23°C15°C
November23°C15°C
December23°C14°C
Hottest Month
27°C
March
Coldest month
14°C
January
Sunny days
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
92%
27°C16°C
30 May
87%
25°C17°C
Sunday
24 May
84%
26°C17°C
31 May
85%
24°C17°C
Monday
25 May
84%
27°C17°C
1 Jun
89%
26°C15°C
Tuesday
26 May
78%
22°C16°C
2 Jun
87%
24°C16°C
Wednesday
27 May
82%
24°C15°C
3 Jun
77%
25°C16°C
Thursday
28 May
79%
24°C16°C
4 Jun
86%
24°C15°C
Friday
29 May
86%
25°C17°C
5 Jun
87%
26°C15°C
The distance between Los Angeles and San José is 4386 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Volaris, Avianca, AeroMéxico, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines. Los Angeles and San José have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles to San José?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and San José takes around 6.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Los Angeles and San José?
The flight distance between Los Angeles and San José is 4386 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and San José?
Several carriers operate flights between Los Angeles and San José. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Avianca.
What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Toronto, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Cancún, San Jose, Honolulu, Barcelona, Tokyo, Dallas, Seattle, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta.
What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Toronto, Panama, New York, Glasgow, Guatemala City, Bogotá, Medellín, Atlanta, Vancouver, Mexico City, Montreal, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Charlotte, Manchester, Aberdeen, Washington, D.C..
What airports are near Los Angeles?
The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.
Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and San José?
Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and San José with Volaris, Avianca, AeroMéxico, Copa Airlines, United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and San José?
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