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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $125 1 Dec – 3 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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.

$125, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $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

1 Dec – 3 Dec: $125, found 2 days ago3 Dec – 3 Dec: $128, found 3 days ago29 Dec – 4 Jan 2027: $55, found 4 days ago1 Mar 2027 – 4 Mar 2027: $105, found 4 days agoDecMar
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
1 Dec – 3 Dec$125Alaska AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Dec – 3 Dec$128Alaska AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Dec – 4 Jan 2027$55Frontier AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Mar 2027 – 4 Mar 2027$105Frontier AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $55.

December 2026From $55Cheapest seen3 departure dates29 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $1051 departure date1 Mar 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $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.

$24, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $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

23 Nov: $24, found 2 days ago29 Nov: $281, found 3 days ago11 Dec: $59, found 2 days ago13 Dec: $72, found 7 days ago29 Dec: $30, found 3 days ago18 Jan 2027: $78, found 3 days agoNovDecJan
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
23 Nov$24Frontier AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
29 Nov$281Southwest AirlinesJohn Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
11 Dec$59Frontier AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
13 Dec$72Frontier AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
29 Dec$30Frontier AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
18 Jan 2027$78Frontier AirlinesLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $24.

November 2026From $24Cheapest seen2 departure dates23 Nov · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $303 departure dates29 Dec · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $781 departure date18 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$203$156+174%10
14–29 days$74$33Cheapest seen18
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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$66$24+26%8
14–29 days$58$24+12%31
30–59 days$52$19Cheapest seen35
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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