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 $187 One Way, $525 Round Trip

Prices starting at $525 for return flights and $187 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.

Wed, May 5 - Sun, May 9
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$525 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$525
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Volaris Costa Rica flight, departing Wed, May 5 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Sun, May 9, priced at $525 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jan 27 - Fri, Jan 29
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$589 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$589
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 27 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Fri, Jan 29, priced at $589 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 25
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$623 Roundtrip, just found
$623
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 18 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Thu, Feb 25, priced at $623 just found
Wed, Feb 24 - Fri, Mar 5
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$654 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$654
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 24 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Fri, Mar 5, priced at $654 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Jan 27 - Fri, Jan 29
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$657 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$657
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Jan 27 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Fri, Jan 29, priced at $657 found 1 hour ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
$118 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$133 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,254 reviews)
"Only stayed a night before travel. We needed a bandaid, hotel had no first aid box?! That was a bit shocking. Front desk is likely understaffed because a number of calls from the room were put on hold for a long time with no answer. Overall, it was cheap to stay here for just a night, it was convenient ..."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$135 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$153 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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! (2,730 reviews)
"Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good. Rooms were cleaned. Was not able to hear airplanes."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 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
$119 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
$134 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
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 ...
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
$88 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$100 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,491 reviews)
"Free airport shuttle!"

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 out of 5
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
$159 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$180 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
$118 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$133 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,254 reviews)
"Only stayed a night before travel. We needed a bandaid, hotel had no first aid box?! That was a bit shocking. Front desk is likely understaffed because a number of calls from the room were put on hold for a long time with no answer. Overall, it was cheap to stay here for just a night, it was convenient ..."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

Fairfield 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.

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
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$134 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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 ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Urbanización El Robledal, La Uruca, 01150 San José, Costa Rica San José San Jose
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Dec 5 to Dec 6
$72 total
Dec 5 - Dec 6
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! (2,188 reviews)
"Great clean place has everything you need"

Reviewed on Nov 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
$108 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$122 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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 ...
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
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Nov 12 to Nov 13
$80 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
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. ...
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
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$94 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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 ...
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
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$94 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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 ...
Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$82 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
$93 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
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! (715 reviews)
"This place was so good. Our flight got in after hours and so they made sandwiches for us to have upon arrival. A security guard checked us in after hours and gave us our meal and served us at the dining patio. He was very friendly and helpful. The gardens are beautiful. It feels like an oasis in ..."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 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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