What percentage of Los Angeles to San Jose flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 13.7% of flights from Los Angeles to San Jose are direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of the routes involve at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose?

A direct flight from Los Angeles to San Jose typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes, covering a distance of 496 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to approximately 6 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this particular journey.

Should I set a price alert for Los Angeles to San Jose flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good deals occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to capture these frequent price drops as they happen, ensuring you are notified when a favorable price becomes available.

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Los Angeles to San Jose: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

A typical journey from Los Angeles to San Jose, including connections, takes about 1h 17m. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time is 8h 51m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 1h 17m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Jose, fares right now are below the typical level. Prices typically range from $339–$762, with a median of $503. Currently, only 2% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals may require flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose? The most affordable month to fly is typically May, with a median fare of just $68. Other cost-effective options include October, where the median fare is $82, and April, with a median fare of $119.

Most itineraries from Los Angeles to San Jose connect at least once, with only 13.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey with at least one intermediate stop.

The route from Los Angeles to San Jose covers a distance of 496 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul journey, meaning it is a relatively brief flight typically within the same region or country.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to San Jose

Regular price: $87 - $186

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose is between $87 and $186. The current lowest deal is $38 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 8-Oct 28.

now $38

Low $87

High $186

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose is May, with a median price of $60. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $739. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $60

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $739

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Jose

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Jose

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$501

$330

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Jose

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$311

$188

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Jose

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$340

$254

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Jose

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$142

$114

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Jose

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$278

$198

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Jose

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$275

$163

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

$501 → $330

34%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$274 → $116

58%

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

$270 → $151

44%

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

$237 → $121

49%

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Los Angeles - San Jose route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $38.

Recent fares from Los Angeles to San Jose are below the typical level, with a median price of $503.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices as low as $60.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $60.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 17m.

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to San Jose takes 1h 17m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

13.7% of recent flights are direct.

Approximately 13.7% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on the Los Angeles to San Jose route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a convenient option for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$49

San Jose main airports to arrive at

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

San Jose International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose.

📍 ~5 km from San Jose city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$57

Airports nearby San Jose used as alternative

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major international hub with the most extensive route network in Northern California.

📍 ~50 km from San Jose (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$38

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Jose

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $254. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise to an average of $338. Conversely, booking 14-27 days out can result in significantly higher average prices, reaching approximately $885, while booking 28-59 days in advance averages around $813.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Los Angeles to San Jose is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $339. The median price for this route historically stands at $503. Prices can go up to $762 or more for the higher end of the market. Keeping these benchmarks in mind can help you identify favorable pricing.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose are May, with a median price of $68, and October, with a median price of $82. April also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $119. The annual median price for this route is $503, indicating that these specific months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Los Angeles to San Jose: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to San Jose

Regular price: $87 - $186

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose is between $87 and $186. The current lowest deal is $38 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 8-Oct 28.

now $38

Low $87

High $186

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose

May

Cheapest

Flights from $60

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $739

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Jose

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Jose

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$501

$330

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Jose

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$311

$188

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Jose

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$340

$254

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Jose

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$142

$114

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Jose

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$278

$198

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Jose

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Jose (SJC)

Frontier Airlines

$275

$163

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

$501 → $330

34%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$274 → $116

58%

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

$270 → $151

44%

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

$237 → $121

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose

Los Angeles - San Jose route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $38.

Recent fares from Los Angeles to San Jose are below the typical level, with a median price of $503.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices as low as $60.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $60.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 17m.

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to San Jose takes 1h 17m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

13.7% of recent flights are direct.

Approximately 13.7% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on the Los Angeles to San Jose route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a convenient option for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$49

San Jose main airports to arrive at

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

San Jose International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose.

📍 ~5 km from San Jose city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$57

Airports nearby San Jose used as alternative

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major international hub with the most extensive route network in Northern California.

📍 ~50 km from San Jose (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$38

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Jose

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to San Jose

Los Angeles to San Jose: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to San Jose

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Jose

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose

Los Angeles - San Jose route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $38.

Fly in May for prices as low as $60.

Direct flights take 1h 17m.

13.7% of recent flights are direct.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

San Jose main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Jose used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Jose

Best Elite deals to San Jose

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Jose

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San Jose?

How do I know if a Los Angeles to San Jose flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose?

What percentage of Los Angeles to San Jose flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose?

Should I set a price alert for Los Angeles to San Jose flights?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to San Jose from other cities

Los Angeles to San Jose: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to San Jose

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Jose

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose

Los Angeles - San Jose route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $38.

Fly in May for prices as low as $60.

Direct flights take 1h 17m.

13.7% of recent flights are direct.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

San Jose main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Jose used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Jose

Best Elite deals to San Jose

Aug 04

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Nov 07

Oct 31

Sep 16

Sep 15

Oct 27

Oct 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Jose

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San Jose?

How do I know if a Los Angeles to San Jose flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose?