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Quick Flight Summary from Los Angeles to San Jose

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $27
  • Direct flight duration 1 hour 16 min
  • Arrival airports SJC
  • Best days to book Thursday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $104

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

Cheapest Direct Flight

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
5 Oct, Mon
Los Angeles – San Jose
1h 16m
Non-stop
LAXSJC

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
8 Oct, Thu
Los Angeles – San Jose
1h 31m
Non-stop
LAXSJC

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
26 Oct, Mon
Los Angeles – San Jose
1h 31m
Non-stop
LAXSJC

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
15 Oct, Thu
Los Angeles – San Jose
1h 31m
Non-stop
LAXSJC

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
1 Oct, Thu
Los Angeles – San Jose
1h 16m
Non-stop
LAXSJC
Shortest Flight

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
24 Sep, Thu
Los Angeles – San Jose
1h 13m
Non-stop
LAXSJC

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
23 Oct, Fri
Los Angeles – San Jose
1h 31m
Non-stop
LAXSJC

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
16 Oct, Fri
Los Angeles – San Jose
1h 31m
Non-stop
LAXSJC

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
18 Oct, Sun
Los Angeles – San Jose
1h 31m
Non-stop
LAXSJC

Last update: 10 September 2026 08:59

Estimated Prices for Los Angeles to San Jose Flights

Cheapest Day8 October Thursday
Best Price
$27
Average Price
$113
$219
$27
$146
10Thu
Sep
$146
11Fri
$169
12Sat
$146
13Sun
$128
14Mon
$219
15Tue
$159
16Wed
$128
17Thu
$128
18Fri
$159
19Sat
$128
20Sun
$103
21Mon
$210
22Tue
$119
23Wed
$103
24Thu
$71
25Fri
$144
26Sat
$101
27Sun
$103
28Mon
$124
29Tue
$99
30Wed
$47
01Thu
Oct
$86
02Fri
$76
03Sat
$77
04Sun
$27
05Mon
$76
06Tue
$76
07Wed
$27
08Thu
$67
09Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Los Angeles City Center

Los Angeles Intl. Airport

The most practical transportation alternative to get to Los Angeles International airport from the city center is by using the FlyAway buses. These buses depart from Union Station and get to the airport in about 40 minutes. When there is traffic or during rush hour that travel time can vary significantly. FlyAway buses depart every 30 minutes and you don’t need to reserve a spot beforehand. We recommend checking the traffic conditions and figuring out what time you need to be at the airport beforehand.

The FlyAway buses operate between the following locations and the airport, Van Nuys (San Fernando Valley) Union Station (Downtown Los Angeles), Westwood (West Los Angeles/UCLA), Santa Monica, Hollywood, Orange Line, and Long Beach. Separate buses depart from these locations to the airport. You can buy your bus ticket on board using a credit card.

Passengers can also take the Green Line to the airport, which stops at the metro Green Line Aviation Station. From that station there are free shuttle bus services to the airport. The Green Line operates between Redondo Beach and Norwalk. After you get to the Green Line Aviation Station you can get on the LAX Shuttle “G” line, which will take you to the terminals.  

There are various buses that you can take from different locations in the city to get to Los Angeles International Airport. From Santa Monica you can take the Big Blue Bus R3 line, from Sylmar Metrolink Station you can take LADOT Commuter Express line 574, from Redondo Beach you can take LADOT line 438, and from Torrance you can take Torrance Transit Bus T8.

Airport Information

Los Angeles International Airport, also referred to as LAX, is the 7th busiest airport in the world and the largest and busiest airport in not only the Greater Los Angeles Area but in all of California. It is an extremely modern and organized airport that handles a significant portion of international flights in Southern California. There are 9 terminals at the airport. 8 of those 9 terminals are numbered, such as Terminal 1, Terminal 2, etc. The international terminal at LAX is the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The Tom Bradley International Terminal operates a large number of international flights. Los Angeles International Airport offers a wide variety of venues when it comes to eating and drinking and shopping. If you are flying out of Tom Bradley International Terminal and want to grab a bite to eat you can dine at places like the Daily Grill, El Paseo, McDonald’s, Marina Bar, Sushi Boy, Starbucks, Pinkberry, 800 Degrees Pizza, and more. This terminal also has many boutiques such as Burberry, DFS Duty Free, Gucci, Hermes, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani, and Victoria’s Secret. The terminal also contains many Duty Free shops. The Tom Bradley International Terminal is the terminal that features the widest variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, and stores. It is also the terminal that contains the most lounges. Some of the lounges located in the terminal include the Star Alliance Lounge, Sky Team Alliance Lounge, Oneworld Alliance Lounge, ElAl King David Lounge and Relax Lounge. If you want to use the internet at the airport you can do so for a certain fee. You can connect for an unlimited daily or unlimited monthly fee or hourly fee.

Transportation to San Jose City Center from Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport

San Jose International Airport offers many alternatives for its passengers to reach the city center. Taxi, luxury minivan and limo are just a few of them. The tramway is the most convenient means of transport for the passengers who want to minimize the cost of transport by using public transport. On the other hand, you can prefer the Amtrak Train that traverses the 46 states of the United States. In addition, many hotels in the city center offer airport shuttle as a paid or free of charge service.

Taxi

You can take a taxi in front of both terminals. The lowest taxi fare is about 15$. This price includes the first 3 miles and waiting time that costs 1.5$. You are charged 3$ more for each subsequent mile. 15% discount is applied to the passengers over 65. Going to San Jose city center from the airport by taking a taxi costs 15-18$ on average and your journey takes only 10 minutes.

Train, Tramway and Bus

If you prefer to use public transport, you can travel by train, tram or bus. With each option, you can get to the city center as well as you can go to the different routes. You can also take the free shuttle bus at the airport exit and reach the Amtrak train, the tram station or the bus terminal. The tram number 901 takes you directly to the city center after a 50-minute journey.

Shuttle Service

You can benefit from the shuttle services at the parking lot under terminal A or from the area opposite to the exit of terminal B across the road.  28 different private companies carry passengers to almost every point of the city based on door-to-door system.

Rent a car

The car rental center is located just opposite the terminal B, apart from the airport building. You can reach the car rental center, which is just within walking distance from terminal B, with free shuttle services from terminal A. The shuttle buses depart almost every 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the intensity.

12 different companies serve in the car rental center. You can go to the city center in about 10 minutes by connecting to the motorway CA-87 N from the airport boulevard.

Limo Rental

There are dozens of limousine rental companies in both terminals. Please note that the limousines can only be rented by booking in advance.

Hotel Shuttle Service

In San Jose, there are 6 hotels that provide their guests with free shuttle services. Some hotels provide paid shuttle services. You can benefit from this service by contacting your hotel in advance.

San Jose Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Wednesday
9 Sep
Clear
37°19°
Today
Thursday
10 Sep
Cloudy
32°19°
Friday
11 Sep
Clear
32°14°
Saturday
12 Sep
Cloudy
27°16°
Sunday
13 Sep
Cloudy
28°14°

More Information About San Jose

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Los Angeles-San Jose flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Los Angeles-San Jose flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Los Angeles-San Jose flights, you can use Los Angeles Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Los Angeles-San Jose is 492 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Los Angeles-San Jose flights is Saturday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Frontier Airlines starts from approximately $27.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Frontier Airlines
$27
1 piece of handbag (45x35x20 cm cm)
Delta Air Lines
$76
1 piece cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment

Last update: 06.09.2026

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