Costa Rica to United States Β· 2,723 miles (4,382 km)

San Jose (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights

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12,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from San Jose (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $84.99. Alaska Atmos Rewards and Finnair Plus charge the same. 3 airlines fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX): Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,723 miles (4,382 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld, Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Salvador, Guatemala City and Guanacaste and more.

How many miles SJO to LAX costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines12,500$84.99–141.19
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines12,500$33.59–78.59
Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines12,500$33.59–78.59
Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines13,000$33.59–78.59
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines15,000$56.99–101.99
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines16,000$33.59–78.59
American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines17,500$33.59–78.59
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines17,500$58.59–114.79
British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines20,000$33.59–78.59
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines20,000$66.59–111.59
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines20,500$33.59–89.79
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines22,000$33.59–439.79

Business and first class prices, and 9 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SJO to LAX

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    Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SJO to LAX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SJO to LAX with one stop

28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way
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    AVIANCA logo
    United Airlines logo
    N3
  • Via Guatemala City (GUA)AVIANCA the whole way
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    Copa Airlines logo
    AVIANCA logo
    Q6
    United Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Guanacaste (LIR)SANSA and Edelweiss Air, then Alaska Airlines and United Airlines
    RZ
    Edelweiss Air logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus the whole way
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    VivaAerobus logo
  • Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way
    Aeromexico logo
    AVIANCA logo
    Q6
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    Aeromexico logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +2
  • Via Guadalajara (GDL)Volaris Costa Rica, then Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and 2 more
    Q6
    Aeromexico logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    VivaAerobus logo
    +1
  • Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Cancun (CUN)Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris, then Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and 1 more
    Q6
    Volaris logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +1
  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Panama City (PTY)Copa Airlines the whole way
    AVIANCA logo
    Copa Airlines logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +3
  • Via Tampa (TPA)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
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    Southwest Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
See all 28 in Routes

SJO to LAX: common questions

How many miles does SJO to LAX cost?

In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $84.99. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500), Finnair Plus (12,500) and Iberia Club (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SJO to LAX?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX).

How far is San Jose from Los Angeles by plane?

San Jose (SJO) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 2,723 miles (4,382 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SJO to LAX award flights?

30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between San Jose and Los Angeles?

The most direct connections are through San Salvador (SAL), Guatemala City (GUA), Guanacaste (LIR), Monterrey (MTY) and Mexico City (MEX). On 24 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through San Salvador.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.