Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles to San José?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and San José takes around 6.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Los Angeles and San José?

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The flight distance between Los Angeles and San José is 4386 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and San José?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Los Angeles and San José. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?

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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.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

Accepted Answer

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..

Question 6

What airports are near Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

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, Santa Barbara Municipal, Long Beach, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar.

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and San José?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and San José with Volaris, Avianca, Copa Airlines, AeroMexico, Frontier Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and San José?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles and San José, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Los Angeles and San José?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Los Angeles and San José, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, Long Beach, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar

Question 12

How many airports are there near San José?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and San José depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and San José arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Los Angeles and San José depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Los Angeles and San José arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£529
Nonstop flights in August	£245 – £332
Most popular airline	Volaris

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Official Airport Taxi (Orange Taxi)	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
Uber / DiDi	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
TUASA Public Bus to San José	30-60 min	CRC 700–900 (~$1.30–1.70 USD)	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Shared Shuttle Service	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
Private Transfer	20-45 min	₡25,000 – ₡45,000; CRC 25,000–45,000 (~$47–85 USD); pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	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

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Alaska Airlines	1	---	---	---	1	1	---
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Alaska Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	1	---
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Friday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
Alaska Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	1	---
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Friday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
Alaska Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Volaris	VOI	Y4	No
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes
AeroMexico	AMX	AM	Yes
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	24°C	14°C
February	26°C	14°C
March	27°C	15°C
April	26°C	16°C
May	25°C	16°C
June	24°C	16°C
July	24°C	16°C
August	24°C	15°C
September	24°C	15°C
October	23°C	15°C
November	23°C	15°C
December	23°C	14°C

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