Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Jose
Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Jose
Looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Jose? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Los Angeles to San Jose vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Los Angeles to San Jose for specific travel dates.
2026-11-24
LAX - SJO
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 12,500 Pts + $95
2026-11-24
LAX - SJO
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,150 Pts + $53.1
2026-11-21
LAX - SJO
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $74.3
2026-11-23
LAX - SJO
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $74.3
2026-12-11
LAX - SJO
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $74.3
2026-12-16
LAX - SJO
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $74.3
Los Angeles to San Jose flight facts
Distance
2,723 mi
4,382 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 6h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
San Jose is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Airports in San Jose
SJO · Juan Santamaria Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Burbank - San Jose · Burbank is 18 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Santa Ana - San Jose · Santa Ana is 36 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Ontario - San Jose · Ontario is 47 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Los Angeles - Liberia · Liberia is 100 mi from San Jose
Flights San Diego - San Jose · San Diego is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Palm Springs - San Jose · Palm Springs is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Premium cabin flights from Los Angeles to San Jose
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
LAX - SJO
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 60,000 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
LAX - SJO
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 75,000 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
LAX - SJO
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 75,000 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
LAX - SJO
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 95,000 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
LAX - SJO
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 95,000 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
LAX - SJO
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 95,000 Pts + $24.7
Selected hotels for your next stay
San jose (Costa Rica)
Alta Las Palomas(SLH)
From 60,000 Pts or $185
Monteverge (Costa Rica)
Senda Monteverde Hotel, an SLH Hotel
From 95,000 Pts or $504
Manuel Antonio (Costa Rica)
Los Altos Resort, an SLH Hotel
From 140,000 Pts or $719
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Los Angeles to San Jose depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose.
Los Angeles and San Jose are about 2,723 miles (4,382 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,723-mile straight-line distance takes about 6h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Jose is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Departures from Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). Arrivals in San Jose: Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Jose, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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