Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Los Angeles takes around 7.1 hours.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena, Miami.

Question 5

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, Vancouver, Calgary, New York, San Francisco, Mexico City, Edmonton, San Jose, Toronto, Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Seattle, Manchester, Paris, Barcelona, Dallas, Cancún, Tokyo, Washington, D.C., Houston.

Question 6

Which airports are there in San José?

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San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

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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

What airports are near Los Angeles?

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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.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between San José and Los Angeles?

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Currently, you can fly between San José and Los Angeles with Avianca, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways.

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Los Angeles, 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 11

What flights operate between San José and Los Angeles?

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Traveling between San José and Los Angeles, 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 12

How many airports are there near San José?

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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

How many airports are there near Los Angeles?

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

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Los Angeles 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 San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between San José and Los Angeles 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 San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between San José and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£167
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£331
Cheapest round-trip	£286
Average round-trip	£324
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro K Line + A/E Line	45-60 min	$1.75 (single fare; TAP card required)	every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
FlyAway Bus to Union Station	35-60 min	$9.75 (one-way fare)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	direct to downtown
Taxi	30-75 min	$50-$80 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	30-75 min	$35-$70 (surge pricing may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	flexible pickup
Private Transfer	30-75 min	$80-$150 (pre-booked; fixed rate)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metrolink/Amtrak from Burbank Airport-South	20-35 min	$7-$10 (varies by destination)	hourly (traffic dependent)	direct to Union Station
Metro B Line from North Hollywood	40-55 min	$1.75 (requires shuttle to Metro station)	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget to Hollywood
Taxi / Ride-hailing	25-60 min	$40-$70 (varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door service

Airline	Mon 16.02	Tue 17.02	Wed 18.02	Thu 19.02	Fri 20.02	Sat 21.02	Sun 22.02
Alaska Airlines	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
Avianca	---	---	---	1	---	1	---
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
American Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 23.02	Tue 24.02	Wed 25.02	Thu 26.02	Fri 27.02	Sat 28.02	Sun 01.03
Alaska Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Avianca	---	1	---	1	---	---	---
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
American Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 12 total	Daily flights: 1.71 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No

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January	19°C	9°C
February	19°C	9°C
March	20°C	10°C
April	22°C	12°C
May	23°C	14°C
June	26°C	16°C
July	28°C	18°C
August	29°C	19°C
September	29°C	19°C
October	26°C	16°C
November	22°C	12°C
December	18°C	9°C