What's the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose?

We don't have enough real fare history yet to identify a cheapest weekday for this route.

Which airlines fly this route?

We don't have confirmed airline data for this route yet.

Can I change my return date after booking?

Change policies depend entirely on the fare type and airline you book with — flexible fares typically allow date changes for a fee, while the cheapest basic fares often don't. Check the fare rules shown at booking before you buy.

How far in advance should I book a return ticket?

As a general industry pattern, booking 4–8 weeks ahead of departure tends to find better return fares than booking last-minute or very far in advance.

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Return Flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

LAX ⇄ SJC

€90

Return fares from

€92

One-way fares from

1h 20m

Flight time

Confirmed airlines

Los Angeles to San Jose return, a route covering 492 km each way with a typical flight time of 1h 20m. San Jose is located in United States, in Americas. Fares and availability change constantly; the figures below reflect what's actually on file for this route today, not an estimate.

Return vs. two one-way tickets

Based on real fares on file: a return ticket is €90, versus €184 for two separate one-way tickets at €92 each. The return ticket currently works out cheaper.

Weather in San Jose by season

Based on the last 3 years of real historical data.

January

15° / 6°C

~123mm rain

April

21° / 9°C

~20mm rain

July

30° / 15°C

~1mm rain

October

26° / 13°C

~14mm rain

Nearby airports

Near Los Angeles

Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)7 km
Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport (LGB)27 km
Bob Hope Airport (BUR)29 km

Near San Jose

San Carlos Airport (SQL)33 km
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)47 km
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)49 km

Money-saving tips

Book 4–8 weeks ahead of departure where possible — a general industry pattern, not specific to this route.
Tuesday and Wednesday departures tend to be cheaper than weekend flights on most routes.
Morning flights are often less expensive than midday or evening departures.
Compare nearby departure and arrival airports — see the alternatives above.
Flexible return dates widen your options considerably versus a fixed round-trip window.

Fare types explained

Most airlines sell several fare tiers on the same flight: Economy (the base fare, often with paid extras like seat selection and baggage), Premium Economy (more legroom, sometimes included baggage), Business (priority boarding, lounge access, flat or angled seating on longer routes), and First Class (offered by a shrinking number of airlines on select long-haul routes). Exact inclusions vary by airline and route — check the fare rules shown at booking.