Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Jose, California from $24 LAX, SNA → SJC
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The cheapest return found recently is $125 with Alaska Airlines, 1 Dec – 3 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $24 with Frontier Airlines, 23 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $24, Frontier Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $125, 1 Dec to 3 Dec
- Usual return price
- $93 to $126
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $55 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 19 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $93 to $126.
Cheapest return found recently
$125
1 Dec – 3 Dec · Alaska Airlines
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Leaves 7:46 p.m. · Return leaves 2:47 p.m. · 2 h 42 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$125
1 Dec – 3 Dec · Alaska Airlines
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Leaves 7:46 p.m. · Return leaves 2:47 p.m. · 2 h 42 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$125 1 Dec – 3 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$55 29 Dec – 4 Jan 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 39 days, 2 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $30 to $724.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 1 Dec to 1 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec – 3 Dec | $125 | Alaska Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 3 Dec | $128 | Alaska Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $55 | Frontier Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Mar 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 | $105 | Frontier Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $55.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $37 to $77.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$24
23 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Leaves 12:56 p.m. · 1 h 19 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$24
23 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Leaves 12:56 p.m. · 1 h 19 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$24 23 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $19 to $114.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 23 Nov to 18 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | $24 | Frontier Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $281 | Southwest Airlines | John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Dec | $59 | Frontier Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Dec | $72 | Frontier Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $30 | Frontier Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Jan 2027 | $78 | Frontier Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $24.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Los Angeles to San Jose
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Dec – 3 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 23 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Los Angeles to San Jose?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 64% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 2 Oct and 11 Nov (39 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $203 | $156 | +174% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $74 | $33 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 30–59 days | $76 | $30 | +3% | 23 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $66 | $24 | +26% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $58 | $24 | +12% | 31 |
| 30–59 days | $52 | $19 | Cheapest seen | 35 |
| 60–89 days | $55 | $19 | +6% | 37 |
| 90–179 days | $73 | $52 | +40% | 23 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Los Angeles → San Francisco
67 km from San Jose
$37
$88 less than flying to San Jose
5 Dec – 8 Dec · LAX → SFO · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Los Angeles → Sacramento
142 km from San Jose
$134
$9 more than flying to San Jose
29 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 · LAX → SMF · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Ontario → San Jose
56 km from Los Angeles
$156
$31 more than flying from Los Angeles
3 Dec – 3 Dec · ONT → SJC · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Los Angeles → Oakland
61 km from San Jose
$236
$111 more than flying to San Jose
3 Dec – 3 Dec · BUR → OAK · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Long Beach → San Jose
32 km from Los Angeles
$270
$145 more than flying from Los Angeles
30 Nov – 3 Dec · LGB → SJC · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Los Angeles → San Francisco
67 km from San Jose
$22
$2 less than flying to San Jose
5 Dec · LAX → SFO · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Los Angeles → Sacramento
142 km from San Jose
$55
$31 more than flying to San Jose
22 Dec · LAX → SMF · nonstop
found 5 days ago
Ontario → San Jose
56 km from Los Angeles
$82
$58 more than flying from Los Angeles
11 Dec · ONT → SJC · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Los Angeles → Merced
125 km from San Jose
$112
$88 more than flying to San Jose
20 Nov · LAX → MCE · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Los Angeles → Oakland
61 km from San Jose
$120
$96 more than flying to San Jose
9 Mar 2027 · BUR → OAK · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Los Angeles → Santa Rosa
142 km from San Jose
$181
$157 more than flying to San Jose
21 Nov · BUR → STS · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Long Beach → San Jose
32 km from Los Angeles
$272
$248 more than flying from Los Angeles
29 Nov · LGB → SJC · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Dec – 3 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to San Jose?
The cheapest return found recently is $125 with Alaska Airlines, 1 Dec to 3 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $55 with Frontier Airlines, 29 Dec to 4 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $93 to $126.
How much is a one-way flight from Los Angeles to San Jose?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $24 with Frontier Airlines, 23 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $37 to $77.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $55, 29 Dec to 4 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $24, 23 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Jose?
In 39 days of prices between 2 Oct and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 64% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to San Jose?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $125 with Alaska Airlines, 1 Dec to 3 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $24 with Frontier Airlines, 23 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Jose?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 23 Nov, takes 1 h 19 min from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Jose?
Between 1 Dec and 1 Mar 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Frontier Airlines on 2. Between 23 Nov and 18 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work