Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, making Los Angeles one hour behind San Jose.
Flights from SJO to LAX start from 00:50 — the earliest with Alaska Airlines. The latest departure is at 08:30 with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SJO to LAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Los Angeles (and then other destinations in United States) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
Alaska Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With an impressive 87.76% of services landing on schedule, Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record for SJO to LAX flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SJO and LAX:
La Aurora International Airport
El Salvador International Airport
Benito Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is 149 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 233 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from SJO to LAX, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SJO to LAX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights that take off from Juan Santamaria International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SJO? If you're catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're coming in on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
LAX is located at One World Way.
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The quietest month for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SJO to LAX 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.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another essential stop in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
