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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Jose to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:23
• Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 23:48.

The flight takes about 1h 23m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San Jose to Los Angeles.

A direct flight from San Jose to Los Angeles takes 1h 23m, covering 797 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from San Jose to Los Angeles range from ₹ 14,804 to ₹ 30,050, with an average of ₹ 21,801 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 14,804 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 53% above the ₹ 21,801 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 17,098 return via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared with ₹ 21,891 for direct.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Jose to Los Angeles flights are:

• Delta: 95% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 94% on time
• Frontier: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 3,317–₹ 9,476 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Jose to Los Angeles flights, with 41% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 26%, and Night flights for 0%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Jose to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Jose to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 7,734, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 361 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from San Jose to Los Angeles usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Jose to Los Angeles route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

Connecting flights from San Jose to Los Angeles most commonly pass through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from San Jose to Los Angeles. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 18,007 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 24,736, a difference of ₹ 6,729.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between San Jose and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Southwest
• Alaska Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 55m, compared to 10h 01m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Hollywood Walk of Fame, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Hollywood Boulevard. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Jose to Los Angeles flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Because these are two very densely populated areas there are several nonstop flight options between these two cities. Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines all offer nonstop service from San Jose to Los Angeles.

Several hotels have a location right near the entrance to the Los Angeles International Airport. These include the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel, the Courtyard By Marriott Los Angeles Lax/Century Boulevard, the Sonesta Los Angeles Airport Lax, and the Wingate By Wyndham Los Angeles International Airport Lax.

One great option is to take bus number 60 on the Valley Transport Authority bus service. The bus runs about every 20 minutes from downtown to the airport from very early in the morning until well into the evening seven days a week. The fare to ride the bus is around $2.50.

Most of the major rental car companies have locations offsite from the airport. All of these companies offer shuttle service that departs from the arrivals level of the airport. You will find the shuttle stops under the purple rental car shuttle signs at the airport.