Cheap flights from LAX to SJO (Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from LAX to SJO starting at $158 One Way, $382 Round Trip

Prices starting at $382 for return flights and $158 for one-way flights to Juan Santamaría Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, May 26 - Sun, May 31
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$382 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$382
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 26 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Sun, May 31, priced at $382 found 2 days ago
Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 30
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$420 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$420
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Fri, Oct 30, priced at $420 found 2 days ago
Mon, Jun 29 - Sun, Jul 5
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$434 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$434
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Viva flight, departing Mon, Jun 29 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Sun, Jul 5, priced at $434 found 14 hours ago
Mon, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 17
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$465 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$465
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Oct 12 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $465 found 6 days ago
Sun, May 17 - Thu, May 21
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$469 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$469
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 17 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Thu, May 21, priced at $469 found 17 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$134 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$152 total
May 5 - May 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,463 reviews)
Great place ! Especially to stay after you arrive, and prior to departing … A+++ …

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
$126 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from May 9 to May 10
$142 total
May 9 - May 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,716 reviews)
Great stay.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$152 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$172 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
This Marriot exhibited all the qualities you’d expect for a Marriot Hotel! Great staff in all areas, clean hotel with all modern furnishings. I will be staying here again.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San José

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$104 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$117 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,988 reviews)
Room had a weird smell and was outdated. The price was good but was expecting more from all the 9+ reviews. My bed was very bad, sunken in! The food was awful!

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Barceló San José
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas La Asunción Heredia
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$116 total
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,067 reviews)
Nos llevamos la mala experiencia que el check in era a las 3pm y nos hicieron esperar hasta casi las 5pm porque no estaban disponibles, y el personal se mostraba bastante estresado por la cantidad de personas con el mismo inconveniente y no fueron muy empaticos con los huéspedes. El hotel está un ...

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$134 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$152 total
May 5 - May 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,463 reviews)
Great place ! Especially to stay after you arrive, and prior to departing … A+++ …

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San José Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$152 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$172 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
This Marriot exhibited all the qualities you’d expect for a Marriot Hotel! Great staff in all areas, clean hotel with all modern furnishings. I will be staying here again.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$104 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$117 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,988 reviews)
Room had a weird smell and was outdated. The price was good but was expecting more from all the 9+ reviews. My bed was very bad, sunken in! The food was awful!

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Barceló San José
La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B

3 out of 5
100 mts south of Cemetery San Antonio de Belen Heredia
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$116 total
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
The space is beautiful and the room was spacious. There is a great restaurant on the property and it is so close to the airport.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

La Riviera Hotel B&B
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San José Hotels

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$120 total
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (731 reviews)
AC was ancient and noisy, unable to control the temperature, the front door window was cracked, like it was hit by something or someone. Not very comforting. Very disappointing.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central San José San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
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Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$90 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
$102 total
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
It was a really nice property with gated parking, nice outside seating and a great pizza restaurant. The staff was wonderful and very helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San José

Hotel Robledal

Hotel Robledal

3 out of 5
400mts Oeste De La Iglesia de El Roble San Antonio Alajuela
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle

Travelers say...
Friendly and very comfortable. Lots of birds to view.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

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Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$90 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
$102 total
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
It was a really nice property with gated parking, nice outside seating and a great pizza restaurant. The staff was wonderful and very helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$97 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from May 8 to May 9
$110 total
May 8 - May 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (701 reviews)
Helpful staff, delicious food, and comfortable room. No refrigerator in the room, but they provided ice buckets upon request. Very close to the airport

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Trapp Family Country Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

LAX to SJO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
LAX Address & GPS
Address:
One World Way
Los Angeles CA, 90045-5803
United States
IATA Code:
LAX
Longitude:
-118.408279
Latitude:
33.943399
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SJO Address & GPS
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA Code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time Zone:
America/Costa_Rica

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to SJO?
You can find 3 carriers that fly nonstop from LAX to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), so you might want to start mulling over what types of things you like in an airline. Check which of these has just what you're after:

  • Alaska Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • United Airlines

What is the shortest flight from LAX to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
With the quickest possible flight time from LAX to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) being 10 hours and 25 minutes, we recommend you have a few in-flight survival strategies up your sleeve. Earplugs, a neck pillow and an eye-mask should be among the essentials that go into your carry-on bag.
How many hours flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
On a normal day, it takes 10 hours and 30 minutes to jet from LAX to SJO. Breeze through the flight by watching a few movies and getting stuck into a good book. Alternatively, use the time to catch up on some sleep.
What airlines have the most flights from LAX to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
While you'll find several airlines advertising flights from LAX to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport, there are a couple that regular travelers keep coming back to. United Airlines (UA) is among the best and has 49 flights each month. Alternatively, secure your favorite window (or aisle) seat with Delta Air Lines (DL). You'll have 41 monthly flights between Los Angeles and San José to select from with this airline.

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