$190 Cheap American Airlines flights San José (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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$190 Cheap American Airlines flights San José (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $190 for one-way flights and $333 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
SJO
San José
LAX
Los Angeles
$333 Roundtrip, just found
$333
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from San José to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Oct 14, priced at $333 just found
American Airlines
Sun, Aug 17 - Sun, Sep 7
SJO
San José
LAX
Los Angeles
$338 Roundtrip, just found
$338
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 17 from San José to Los Angeles, returning Sun, Sep 7, priced at $338 just found
American Airlines
Fri, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 11
SJO
San José
LAX
Los Angeles
$342 Roundtrip, just found
$342
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 3 from San José to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Oct 11, priced at $342 just found
American Airlines
Sun, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 27
SJO
San José
LAX
Los Angeles
$346 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 21 from San José to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $346 found 3 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 2
SJO
San José
LAX
Los Angeles
$348 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$348
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 17 from San José to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Sep 2, priced at $348 found 1 hour ago
American Airlines
Mon, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 25
SJO
San José
LAX
Los Angeles
$349 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 21 from San José to Los Angeles, returning Fri, Jul 25, priced at $349 found 3 hours ago
Flights from San José (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Copa, Delta, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, Viva, avianca
Popular airline
avianca
Distance
2722 mi
Average flight time
5 hours 53 mins

Frequently asked questions

How much is an American Airlines flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Make use of the "Price (lowest to highest)" filter on Expedia to look for cheap American Airlines round-trip flights from $333 from SJO to LAX. Affordable one-way options from $190 are available as well.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SJO to LAX with American Airlines?
January is one of the cheapest months to get away to Los Angeles with American Airlines. You could also find great prices on one-way and round-trip tickets in February.
What is the cheapest time to book flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) with American Airlines?
To get cheap flights from SJO to LAX with American Airlines, begin searching about one month before your planned departure. You can save 17% when you book your international tickets 18 to 29 days ahead instead of booking four to five months in advance. Another useful tip? Booking on Sunday offers average savings of 17% compared to Friday (the most expensive day).**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC's global airline sales database.
Does American Airlines fly nonstop from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Select our "Nonstop" filter when looking for direct American Airlines flights from SJO to LAX. You'll also be able to compare other carriers offering the same direct route.
What is the earliest American Airlines flight from SJO to LAX?
Sort your results by "Early Morning" and "Morning" to find the earliest flights from SJO to LAX. Leaving early means you're 20% less likely to experience cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports does American Airlines fly into in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is the main Los Angeles gateway for American Airlines flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).
Can I change or cancel my American Airlines flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
It's usually possible to modify or cancel your flight, although there may be a charge if you booked over 24 hours ago. Prefer to keep your options open? Make use of Expedia's "No cancel fee" and "Changes included" filters to find flights that won't penalize you if you need to adjust your plans. To update your itinerary, go to "Trips," select your flight and click on "Manage Booking" for further information.

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