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San Jose.$37 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $37, select.

San Jose.$37 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $37, select.

San Jose.$37 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Mar.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $37, select.

San Jose.$72 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $72, select.

San Jose.$74 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $74, select.

San Jose.$81 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.

San Jose.$100 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $100, select.

San Jose.$149 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $149, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to San Jose flights are currently cheapest in March.

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Los Angeles to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$37
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	1 hr, 16 mins
Most popular airline	Southwest Airlines
Average flights per week	2,853

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Jose: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in San Jose?

There are 7 airports in San Jose: San Jose International, San Jose Reid-Hillview, Oakland Metropolitan Oak, San Francisco International, Concord, Carmel Monterey Peninsula, and Sacramento Stockton.

How much are return flights from Los Angeles to San Jose?

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to San Jose is $73. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose?

1 hour and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to San Jose.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to San Jose?

Southwest Airlines, Delta and Aeromexico fly direct from Los Angeles to San Jose.

How many flights are there a week from Los Angeles to San Jose?

As of February 2026, there are 317 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to San Jose.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose is usually March.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in San Jose?

If you're flying from Los Angeles, the cheapest airport near San Jose is San Jose International – which is 4.7 km away from the centre of San Jose. We've found flights into this airport from $73.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose on Monday, 23 March 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Los Angeles to San Jose?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Los Angeles to San Jose?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to San Jose?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in San Jose?

In February, the average temperature is usually around 10°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Jose, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is February.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose with?

The cheapest airline that flies to San Jose is Frontier Airlines .

Travelling from Los Angeles to San Jose: what you need to know

Begin planning your trip by checking out the departure points for your flight from Los Angeles to San Jose. Explore the options for taking off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY), two of the city's main airports.
Get off the plane at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). This is San Jose's primary arrival point.
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Los Angeles to San Jose flight.
San Jose's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Los Angeles.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 95 departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Los Angeles to San Jose is with Alaska Airlines at 21:36. Go for the first LAX to SJC departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 05:50 to make the most of your arrival in San Jose.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Los Angeles to San Jose flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

Book two months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Los Angeles to San Jose flights.
May is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Los Angeles to San Jose. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Jose.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Los Angeles to San Jose flights.

Flying from Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Set off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to San Jose. From LAX, you can travel directly to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct Los Angeles to San Jose plane tickets out of LAX. Claim your seat with one of these carriers:
Located around 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to San Jose, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Arriving in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to San Jose. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJC instead:
Follow your own route with a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and find adventure across San Jose and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Best time to go to San Jose

May is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose, while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to San Jose based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Los Angeles to San Jose ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to San Jose in January when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).

More about San Jose

After booking your flight from Los Angeles to San Jose, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are highlights which should feature on any well-planned San Jose itinerary.

Explore more of United States

Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Jose. Around 499 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
San Francisco is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.