Are there direct flights from San Jose to Los Angeles?

Yes, direct flights are available from San Jose to Los Angeles. Historically, approximately 29.9% of all flights on this route were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers have options for both direct and connecting flights, depending on their preferences.

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

A direct flight from San Jose to Los Angeles typically takes around 1 hour and 23 minutes, covering a distance of 496 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time was significantly longer, averaging 5 hours and 21 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

How often do San Jose to Los Angeles flight prices drop?

Flight prices for the San Jose to Los Angeles route historically show frequent drops. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find deals. Monitoring prices consistently can be beneficial for securing a lower fare on this route.

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2026-08-27 – 2026-08-31
SJC - Los Angeles
74% AI deal score
$130
$51
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SJC - Los Angeles
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$108
$54
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$55
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$110
$55
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$55
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2026-08-20 – 2026-08-24
SJC - Los Angeles
74% AI deal score
$134
$55
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SJC - Los Angeles
72% AI deal score
$122
$55
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$135
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San Jose to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles

Only 4% of recent fares from San Jose to Los Angeles were classified as a good price. Right now, fares for this route are typically $108–$517, with a median of $329. Current prices are above the typical level, indicating that now may not be the optimal time to secure the cheapest flights from San Jose to Los Angeles. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is typically November, with a median fare of just $85. Other cost-effective months include May, where the median fare is $153, and August, with a median fare of $160. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from San Jose to Los Angeles takes about 1h 23m, including connections. This is a relatively short route, classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 496 kilometers. While the non-stop flight time is also 1h 23m, connecting itineraries typically take longer, with a median duration of 5h 35m.

For flights from San Jose to Los Angeles, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 29.9% of recent fares being direct flights from San Jose to Los Angeles. When a connection is involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you are more likely to find itineraries that include one or more stops rather than a direct service.

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

Regular price: $97 - $203

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles is $97 to $203. The current lowest deal is $38 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 27-Aug 31.

now $38

Low $97

High $203

The cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from SJC to LAX is November, with a median price of $160. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $561. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $160

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $561

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Jose to Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Jose to Los Angeles

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Los Angeles

San Jose (SJC) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$209

$75

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Los Angeles

San Jose (SJC) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$269

$81

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Los Angeles

San Jose (SJC) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$137

$48

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Los Angeles

San Jose (SJC) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$134

$41

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Los Angeles

San Jose (SJC) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$134

$38

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Los Angeles

San Jose (SJC) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$125

$46

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$269 → $81

70%

1 night

Aug 31 - Sep 1

$252 → $117

54%

14 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 27

$209 → $75

64%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$136 → $38

72%

Popular Airports to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles

San Jose - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from San Jose to Los Angeles are above the typical level at $329.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $85

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles at $85.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 23m

The typical direct flight from San Jose to Los Angeles takes 1h 23m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 70.1% of recent San Jose to Los Angeles routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from San Jose to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often in 30 days.

San Jose main airports to depart from

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

San Jose International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Los Angeles.

📍 ~5 km from San Jose city center

💸 Flights from ~$57

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport for convenient access to the greater Los Angeles area.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$57

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank Airport is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

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$968

$776

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the best prices for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $272. Booking 0-6 days out also offered relatively low prices, averaging $278. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made further in advance, such as 14-27 days out at an average of $566, or 60+ days out at an average of $615.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Jose to Los Angeles was considered to be $108 or less. The median price for this route was $329. About 25% of all observed prices were at or below the $108 threshold, indicating that such fares are available to diligent travelers.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles, with a median price of $85. May and August also offered relatively low median prices at $153 and $160, respectively. The annual median price for this route was $329, indicating that prices can vary significantly throughout the year.

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San Jose to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles

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

Regular price: $97 - $203

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Jose to Los Angeles is $97 to $203. The current lowest deal is $38 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 27-Aug 31.

now $38

Low $97

High $203

The cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles

November

Cheapest

Flights from $160

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $561

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Jose to Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Jose to Los Angeles

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Los Angeles

San Jose (SJC) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$209

$75

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Los Angeles

San Jose (SJC) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$269

$81

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Los Angeles

San Jose (SJC) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$137

$48

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Los Angeles

San Jose (SJC) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$134

$41

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Los Angeles

San Jose (SJC) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$134

$38

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Los Angeles

San Jose (SJC) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$125

$46

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$269 → $81

70%

1 night

Aug 31 - Sep 1

$252 → $117

54%

14 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 27

$209 → $75

64%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$136 → $38

72%

Popular Airports to fly from San Jose to Los Angeles