$43 Cheap Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Popular airlines from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)

Cheap Flights from San Jose to Los Angeles (SJC-LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $43 for one-way flights and $86 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Mon, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 16
SJC
San Jose
LAX
Los Angeles
$86 Roundtrip, just found
$86
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 14 from San Jose to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Jul 16, priced at $86 just found
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 17
SJC
San Jose
LAX
Los Angeles
$88 Roundtrip, just found
$88
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 16 from San Jose to Los Angeles, returning Thu, Jul 17, priced at $88 just found
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 30
SJC
San Jose
LAX
Los Angeles
$90 Roundtrip, just found
$90
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from San Jose to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $90 just found
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jul 29 - Thu, Aug 7
SJC
San Jose
LAX
Los Angeles
$102 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$102
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 29 from San Jose to Los Angeles, returning Thu, Aug 7, priced at $102 found 17 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jul 15 - Wed, Sep 3
SJC
San Jose
LAX
Los Angeles
$102 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$102
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 15 from San Jose to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Sep 3, priced at $102 found 4 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 30
SJC
San Jose
LAX
Los Angeles
$103 Roundtrip, just found
$103
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from San Jose to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $103 just found
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30
SJC
San Jose
LAX
Los Angeles
$113 Roundtrip, just found
$113
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 24 from San Jose to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $113 just found
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 16
SJC
San Jose
LAX
Los Angeles
$117 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 2 from San Jose to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $117 found 23 hours ago
Delta
Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30
SJC
San Jose
LAX
Los Angeles
$117 Roundtrip, just found
$117
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Sep 24 from San Jose to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $117 just found
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 18
SJC
San Jose
LAX
Los Angeles
$119 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$119
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 14 from San Jose to Los Angeles, returning Fri, Jul 18, priced at $119 found 4 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $40 - $221 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Origin airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$86
Distance
308 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 20 mins

San Jose to Los Angeles Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Jose to Los Angeles are during the month of July. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Jose to Los Angeles with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Jose to Los Angeles

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Jose to Los Angeles: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Jose to Los Angeles

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Jose to Los Angeles in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $43 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Jose to Los Angeles flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Jose to Los Angeles airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) cost?
You can book cheap return fares starting at $107 from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines flight leaving SJC on July 23 2025 and touching down at LAX. The price was last updated on June 29 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SJC to LAX?
The cheapest flights from SJC to LAX are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Pick from 5 airlines that offer direct flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). They are:

  • Delta Air Lines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from SJC to LAX?
Book a flight from SJC to LAX with Southwest Airlines. This airline currently has the cheapest one-way fare for this route, starting at $59. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SJC on September 24 2025. Prices were last updated on June 29 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
With an average of 15 nonstop flights departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) daily, you'll be jetting off in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
More passengers fly between SJC and LAX at 9 AM than at any other point in the day. Rather skip the crowds? Travel outside of rush hours and you're likely to save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJC to LAX?
Depart on a Friday if you're looking for the largest selection of flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What is the earliest flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
The earliest flight leaving from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) is at around 6:15AM UTC-8. Hop on this flight and you'll arrive at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) at approximately 7:43AM UTC-8. The overall travel time is 1h 28m.
How long does it take to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
It usually takes 1 hour and 24 minutes to cover the 310 mi from SJC to LAX.
What airline has the least delays from SJC to LAX?
With 100% of flights typically landing on schedule, United Airlines has the best on-time performance for direct flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). To keep track of your flight status and get notifications if anything changes, simply head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
To avoid possible delays on the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) route, aim to fly before 3 PM. Departures after this time are 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Los Angeles from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
Land at any of these Los Angeles hubs following your direct flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC):

  • Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
  • Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
  • Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT)
  • Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) last-minute?
Holding off until just before your trip to book a flight from SJC to LAX generally means paying more. While you might find some last-minute offers, they're not always guaranteed. Be flexible with your itinerary for a better chance of getting a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a SJC to LAX flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a SJC to LAX flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better yet, having everything in one place takes the hassle out of travel planning. Simply secure your flights and choose from our wide range of hotels, then customize your trip with other add-ons like activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
If you booked your SJC to LAX flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for more information.

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