Cheap flights from San Jose to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip flights $81
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is currently $81
Cheapest one-way flight $30
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest one-way flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is currently $30
Last-minute weekend getaway $247
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Jose to Los Angeles is currently $247
Cheapest business class flights $299
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is currently $299
Fastest flight 1 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Jose to Los Angeles takes 1 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $95–195
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $135–335

Popular airlines from San Jose to Los Angeles

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $191
    Typical price: $150–315
    36 weekly nonstop flights
    SJC - LAX Every day
    1394 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - LAX Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $191
    Typical price: $155–340
    44 weekly nonstop flights
    SJC - LAX Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $81
    Typical price: $135–490
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    SJC - LAX Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
    9 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - LAX Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Alaska
    from $453
    Typical price: $175–580
    190 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - LAX Every day
  • American
    from $285
    Typical price: $220–520
    129 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - LAX Every day
  • United
    from $548
    Typical price: $470–1,050
    70 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - LAX Every day

Popular airports near San Jose

  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 13 min 2 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 42 min 33 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 2 hr 1 min 94 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 43 min 32 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from San Jose to Los Angeles are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $95 to $195.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $81. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $30.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is $81, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is $453, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is $285, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is $548, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Los Angeles starts at $81 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $30 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.
1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from San Jose to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Jose to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 44 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 36 nonstop flights and 1,394 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Jose to Los Angeles are:
  • Frontier offers 4 nonstop flights and 9 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Alaska offers 190 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • American offers 129 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • United offers 70 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Jose and Los Angeles.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $81. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $30.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is $81, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is $453, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is $285, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Los Angeles is $548, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
Delta, Southwest and Frontier fly direct from San Jose to Los Angeles.
  • There are 36 Southwest direct flights from San Jose to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 44 Delta direct flights from San Jose to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Frontier direct flights from San Jose to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Los Angeles at price $247 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
Delta, Southwest and Frontier fly direct from San Jose to Los Angeles.
  • There are 36 Southwest direct flights from San Jose to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 44 Delta direct flights from San Jose to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Frontier direct flights from San Jose to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Jose to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Jose and Los Angeles start at $81 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Jose and Los Angeles start at $299 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Jose and Los Angeles start at $81 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.
To book business class trips from San Jose to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Jose and Los Angeles starts at $247 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Los Angeles at price $247 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Jose to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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