Cheap Flights from San Jose to Los Angeles
Cheap Flights from San Jose to Los Angeles
Looking for cheap flights from San Jose to Los Angeles? 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 San Jose to Los Angeles vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,500–14,000 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 San Jose to Los Angeles for specific travel dates.
2026-11-23
SJO - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $73.4
2026-12-11
SJO - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $73.4
2026-12-17
SJO - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $73.4
2026-12-17
SJO - LAX
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 12,500 Pts + $138.1
2026-12-11
SJO - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $139.4
2026-12-18
SJO - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 14,000 Pts + $73.4
San Jose to Los Angeles 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
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind San Jose.
Airports in San Jose
SJO · Juan Santamaria Intl
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Burbank · Burbank is 18 mi from Los Angeles
Flights San Jose - Santa Ana · Santa Ana is 36 mi from Los Angeles
Flights San Jose - Ontario · Ontario is 47 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Liberia - Los Angeles · Liberia is 100 mi from San Jose
Flights San Jose - San Diego · San Diego is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Flights San Jose - Palm Springs · Palm Springs is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Premium cabin flights from San Jose to Los Angeles
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SJO - LAX
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 40,000 Pts + $67.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SJO - LAX
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 45,000 Pts + $67.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SJO - LAX
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 45,000 Pts + $67.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SJO - LAX
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 45,000 Pts + $67.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
SJO - LAX
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 45,000 Pts + $67.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
SJO - LAX
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 60,000 Pts + $67.8
Selected hotels for your next stay
Hollywood (United States)
Dream Hollywood
From 15,000 Pts or $267
Los Angeles (United States)
Hotel Figueroa
From 15,000 Pts or $189
Newport Beach (United States)
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
From 15,000 Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Jose to Los Angeles 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 San Jose to Los Angeles.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles.
San Jose and Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind San Jose.
Departures from San Jose: Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO). Arrivals in Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Los Angeles, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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