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 $148 One Way, $387 Round Trip

Prices starting at $387 for return flights and $148 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.

Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 26
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$387 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$387
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 10 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Sun, Apr 26, priced at $387 found 1 day ago
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 5
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$424 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$424
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Tue, May 5, priced at $424 found 21 hours ago
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$426 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$426
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $426 found 5 days ago
Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 7
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$449 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$449
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Thu, May 7, priced at $449 found 4 days ago
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
LAX
Los Angeles
SJO
San José
$458 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$458
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Los Angeles to San José, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $458 found 2 days 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
$136 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$154 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! (2,458 reviews)
A wonderful night sleep after a long flight. Quiet, clean, comfortable, all we needed. I would stay here again. Free shuttle to and from the airport was very helpful.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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
$128 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from May 2 to May 3
$145 total
May 2 - May 3
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! (1,710 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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! (1,006 reviews)
Clean rooms and helpful staff

Reviewed on Apr 3, 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
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$104 total
May 4 - May 5
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! (1,971 reviews)
We liked our stay at this hotel, and like the Japanese restaurant, but here are things that could be better: initially we stayed in a room that was too noisy (facing freeway). Second, we would have liked to have more hand and face towels; there was only one for both my wife and I. The location of ...

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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 7 to Apr 8
$116 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
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! (2,066 reviews)
Good location, good staff, not so good rooms, the mattess felt really bad and old

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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
$136 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$154 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! (2,458 reviews)
A wonderful night sleep after a long flight. Quiet, clean, comfortable, all we needed. I would stay here again. Free shuttle to and from the airport was very helpful.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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! (1,006 reviews)
Clean rooms and helpful staff

Reviewed on Apr 3, 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
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$104 total
May 4 - May 5
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! (1,971 reviews)
We liked our stay at this hotel, and like the Japanese restaurant, but here are things that could be better: initially we stayed in a room that was too noisy (facing freeway). Second, we would have liked to have more hand and face towels; there was only one for both my wife and I. The location of ...

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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 9 to Apr 10
$116 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
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! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room. Pleasant staff. Shuttle to airport was convenient.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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
$94 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$106 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
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! (728 reviews)
Nice hotel centrally located in Alajuela 2 blocks from a park and close to several restaurants. The staff was excellent.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 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 5 to May 6
$110 total
May 5 - May 6
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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