Flights from Los Angeles to Costa Rica for Christmas
Christmas is Costa Rica's busiest week and the start of the dry season: Liberia's Pacific beaches sell out first, the cloud forest and volcanoes near San José are cool and clear. Book early and expect peak prices through New Year's.
Nonstop from Los Angeles: San Jose (Alaska, United, Delta · 5h 45m) and Guanacaste (Alaska, United · 5h 37m).
Axel's pick: San Jose, nonstop on Alaska, United and Delta and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $828.
Where to fly from Los Angeles to Costa Rica for Christmas: fares for Christmas week 2026 (Dec 19 to 26) and New Year's week (Dec 26 to Jan 2) to San Jose and Guanacaste. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.
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Saved round trips for Christmas week 2026 (Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2026) and New Year's week (Dec 26 – Jan 2, 2027).
Cheapest right now: San Jose $828 · Guanacaste $1,203
Flights for the months ahead
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO), the months ahead: 144 priced flights on 72 exact dates. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
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Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO): November 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO): December 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO): January 2027
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO): February 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 12, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $477.26 |
| Feb 12, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 12, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $615.26 |
| Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 13, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $446.13 |
| Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 13, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $575.13 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO): March 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 12, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $435.76 |
| Mar 12, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 12, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $561.76 |
| Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 13, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $500.08 |
| Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 13, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $644.68 |
| Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 25, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $591.60 |
| Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 25, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $761.60 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO): April 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2027 – Apr 12, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 9, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $455.00 |
| Apr 9, 2027 – Apr 12, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 9, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $585.00 |
| Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 10, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $455.00 |
| Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 10, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $585.00 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO): May 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2027 – May 10, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 7, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $432.26 |
| May 7, 2027 – May 10, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 7, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $555.76 |
| May 8, 2027 – May 15, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing May 8, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $432.26 |
| May 8, 2027 – May 15, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing May 8, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $555.76 |
| May 28, 2027 – May 31, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 28, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $473.20 |
| May 28, 2027 – May 31, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 28, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $608.40 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO): June 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2027 – Jun 7, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 4, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $455.00 |
| Jun 4, 2027 – Jun 7, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 4, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $585.00 |
| Jun 5, 2027 – Jun 12, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 5, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $455.00 |
| Jun 5, 2027 – Jun 12, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 5, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $585.00 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO): July 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 5, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $523.26 |
| Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 5, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $672.76 |
| Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 6, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $523.26 |
| Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 6, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $672.76 |
| Jul 3, 2027 – Jul 10, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 3, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $489.13 |
| Jul 3, 2027 – Jul 10, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 3, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $628.88 |
| Jul 30, 2027 – Aug 2, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 30, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $443.63 |
| Jul 30, 2027 – Aug 2, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 30, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $570.38 |
| Jul 31, 2027 – Aug 7, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 31, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $443.63 |
| Jul 31, 2027 – Aug 7, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 31, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $570.38 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO): August 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2027 – Aug 30, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 27, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $432.26 |
| Aug 27, 2027 – Aug 30, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 27, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $555.76 |
| Aug 28, 2027 – Sep 4, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 28, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $416.33 |
| Aug 28, 2027 – Sep 4, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 28, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $535.28 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO): September 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 3, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $400.40 |
| Sep 3, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 3, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $514.80 |
| Sep 17, 2027 – Sep 20, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 17, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $400.40 |
| Sep 17, 2027 – Sep 20, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 17, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $514.80 |
| Sep 18, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 18, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $400.40 |
| Sep 18, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 18, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $514.80 |
Route overview: Los Angeles to San Jose (SJO) flight deals
2026-11-12 → 2026-11-15 · Axel-exclusive $508.26
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2026-11-12 16:43:00 → SJO 2026-11-13 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS1511: SJO 2026-11-15 01:46:00 → LAX 2026-11-15 06:14:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-12 → 2026-11-15 · Axel-exclusive $527.26
- United Airlines UA1202: LAX 2026-11-12 22:42:00 → SJO 2026-11-13 06:25:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1553: SJO 2026-11-15 06:40:00 → LAX 2026-11-15 11:08:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-17 · one way · Axel-exclusive $270.75
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2026-11-17 16:43:00 → SJO 2026-11-18 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-17 · one way · Axel-exclusive $280.25
- United Airlines UA1202: LAX 2026-11-17 22:42:00 → SJO 2026-11-18 06:25:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-24 → 2026-11-29 · Axel-exclusive $609.90
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2026-11-24 16:43:00 → SJO 2026-11-25 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS1511: SJO 2026-11-29 01:46:00 → LAX 2026-11-29 06:14:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-24 → 2026-11-29 · Axel-exclusive $632.70
- United Airlines UA1202: LAX 2026-11-24 22:42:00 → SJO 2026-11-25 06:25:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1553: SJO 2026-11-29 06:40:00 → LAX 2026-11-29 11:08:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-05 → 2026-12-12 · Axel-exclusive $415.00
- Avianca AV641 / AV641: LAX 2026-12-05 13:40:00 → SJO 2026-12-05 23:15:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 455 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV641: LAX 2026-12-05 13:40:00 → GUA 2026-12-05 20:20:00; layover at GUA: 85 minutes.
- AV641: GUA 2026-12-05 21:45:00 → SJO 2026-12-05 23:15:00.
- Avianca AV654 / AV550: SJO 2026-12-12 16:15:00 → LAX 2026-12-12 22:30:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 495 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV654: SJO 2026-12-12 16:15:00 → GUA 2026-12-12 17:50:00; layover at GUA: 75 minutes.
- AV550: GUA 2026-12-12 19:05:00 → LAX 2026-12-12 22:30:00.
2026-12-05 → 2026-12-12 · Axel-exclusive $535.00
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2026-12-05 16:43:00 → SJO 2026-12-06 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS1511: SJO 2026-12-12 01:46:00 → LAX 2026-12-12 06:14:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-19 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $601.76
- Avianca AV641 / AV641: LAX 2026-12-19 13:40:00 → SJO 2026-12-19 23:15:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 455 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV641: LAX 2026-12-19 13:40:00 → GUA 2026-12-19 20:20:00; layover at GUA: 85 minutes.
- AV641: GUA 2026-12-19 21:45:00 → SJO 2026-12-19 23:15:00.
- Avianca AV654 / AV550: SJO 2026-12-26 16:15:00 → LAX 2026-12-26 22:30:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 495 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV654: SJO 2026-12-26 16:15:00 → GUA 2026-12-26 17:50:00; layover at GUA: 75 minutes.
- AV550: GUA 2026-12-26 19:05:00 → LAX 2026-12-26 22:30:00.
2026-12-19 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $775.76
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2026-12-19 16:43:00 → SJO 2026-12-20 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2026-12-26 01:36:00 → LAX 2026-12-26 06:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $775.76
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2026-12-31 16:43:00 → SJO 2027-01-01 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-01-03 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-01-03 06:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $804.76
- United Airlines UA1202: LAX 2026-12-31 22:42:00 → SJO 2027-01-01 06:25:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1553: SJO 2027-01-03 06:40:00 → LAX 2027-01-03 11:08:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-14 → 2027-01-17 · Axel-exclusive $535.00
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2027-01-14 16:43:00 → SJO 2027-01-15 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-01-17 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-01-17 06:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-14 → 2027-01-17 · Axel-exclusive $555.00
- United Airlines UA1202: LAX 2027-01-14 22:42:00 → SJO 2027-01-15 06:25:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1553: SJO 2027-01-17 06:40:00 → LAX 2027-01-17 11:08:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-28 → 2027-01-31 · Axel-exclusive $505.00
- JetBlue Airways B6900 / B62039: LAX 2027-01-28 23:35:00 → SJO 2027-01-29 11:46:00; 1 stop(s) via FLL; 611 minutes. Local airport times.
- B6900: LAX 2027-01-28 23:35:00 → FLL 2027-01-29 07:30:00; layover at FLL: 138 minutes.
- B62039: FLL 2027-01-29 09:48:00 → SJO 2027-01-29 11:46:00.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-01-31 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-01-31 06:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-28 → 2027-01-31 · Axel-exclusive $535.00
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2027-01-28 16:43:00 → SJO 2027-01-29 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-01-31 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-01-31 06:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-03-13 → 2027-03-20 · Axel-exclusive $500.08
- Avianca AV641 / AV641: LAX 2027-03-13 13:40:00 → SJO 2027-03-13 23:15:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 455 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV641: LAX 2027-03-13 13:40:00 → GUA 2027-03-13 20:20:00; layover at GUA: 85 minutes.
- AV641: GUA 2027-03-13 21:45:00 → SJO 2027-03-13 23:15:00.
- Avianca AV654 / AV550: SJO 2027-03-20 16:15:00 → LAX 2027-03-20 23:30:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 495 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV654: SJO 2027-03-20 16:15:00 → GUA 2027-03-20 17:50:00; layover at GUA: 75 minutes.
- AV550: GUA 2027-03-20 19:05:00 → LAX 2027-03-20 23:30:00.
2027-03-13 → 2027-03-20 · Axel-exclusive $644.68
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2027-03-13 16:43:00 → SJO 2027-03-14 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-03-20 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-03-20 07:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-05-28 → 2027-05-31 · Axel-exclusive $608.40
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2027-05-28 16:43:00 → SJO 2027-05-28 23:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-05-31 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-05-31 07:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-05-28 → 2027-05-31 · Axel-exclusive $629.20
- United Airlines UA1202: LAX 2027-05-28 22:42:00 → SJO 2027-05-29 05:25:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1553: SJO 2027-05-31 06:40:00 → LAX 2027-05-31 12:08:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-07-30 → 2027-08-02 · Axel-exclusive $570.38
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2027-07-30 16:43:00 → SJO 2027-07-30 23:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-08-02 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-08-02 07:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-07-30 → 2027-08-02 · Axel-exclusive $589.88
- United Airlines UA1202: LAX 2027-07-30 22:42:00 → SJO 2027-07-31 05:25:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1553: SJO 2027-08-02 06:40:00 → LAX 2027-08-02 12:08:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-09-18 → 2027-09-25 · Axel-exclusive $400.40
- Avianca AV641 / AV641: LAX 2027-09-18 13:40:00 → SJO 2027-09-18 22:15:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 455 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV641: LAX 2027-09-18 13:40:00 → GUA 2027-09-18 19:20:00; layover at GUA: 85 minutes.
- AV641: GUA 2027-09-18 20:45:00 → SJO 2027-09-18 22:15:00.
- Avianca AV654 / AV550: SJO 2027-09-25 16:15:00 → LAX 2027-09-25 23:30:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 495 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV654: SJO 2027-09-25 16:15:00 → GUA 2027-09-25 17:50:00; layover at GUA: 75 minutes.
- AV550: GUA 2027-09-25 19:05:00 → LAX 2027-09-25 23:30:00.
2027-09-18 → 2027-09-25 · Axel-exclusive $514.80
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2027-09-18 16:43:00 → SJO 2027-09-18 23:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-09-25 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-09-25 07:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
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- Thailand: in winter · in November · in January · in February · for 10 days · for two weeks · for three weeks
- Vietnam: in winter · in November · in February · in spring · for 10 days · for two weeks
- Bali: in summer · in winter · for 10 days · for two weeks · for a month
- India: in winter · in December · for two weeks · for a month
- Australia: in December · in January · in February · in September · for two weeks · for three weeks · for a month
- New Zealand: in December · in January · in February · for two weeks · for three weeks
- South America: in January · in February · in winter · for 10 days · for two weeks
- Colombia: in winter · in spring · for a week · for 10 days
- Peru: in summer · in May · in September · for 10 days · for two weeks
- The Middle East: in winter · for a week · for 10 days
- Turkey: in spring · in summer · in fall · for a week · for 10 days
- Africa: in winter · in fall · for 10 days · for two weeks
- South Africa: in winter · in fall · for 10 days · for two weeks
- Morocco: in spring · in fall · in winter · for a week · for 10 days
- Egypt: in winter · in fall · in spring · for a week · for 10 days
- Canada: in summer · in winter · in fall · for 3 days · for 4 days · for a week
- Florida: for spring break · for Christmas · for Thanksgiving · in winter · for 4 days · for 5 days · for a week
- The Pacific Northwest: in summer · in fall · for 3 days · for 4 days · for a week
- Alaska: in summer · in June · in July · in August · for 5 days · for a week · for 10 days
- The Southwest: in spring · in fall · in winter · for spring break · for 3 days · for 4 days · for a week
- Arizona: in spring · in fall · in winter · for spring break · for 3 days · for 4 days · for a week
- Utah: in winter · for Presidents' Day weekend · for MLK weekend · in spring · in summer · for 4 days · for a week
- The Rockies: in summer · in winter · for Presidents' Day weekend · for MLK weekend · for spring break · for 4 days · for a week
- Colorado: in summer · in winter · for Presidents' Day weekend · for MLK weekend · for spring break · for 4 days · for a week
- Montana and Wyoming: in summer · in winter · for a week · for 10 days
- Texas: in spring · in fall · for 3 days · for 4 days
- The Northeast: in fall · in summer · for Thanksgiving · for Christmas · for spring break · for 3 days · for 4 days · for a week
- New England: in fall · in summer · for 3 days · for 4 days · for a week
- The Southeast: in spring · in fall · for 3 days · for 4 days
- The Midwest: in summer · for 3 days · for 4 days
- Anywhere: for Thanksgiving · for Christmas · for MLK weekend · for Presidents' Day weekend · for spring break · for Easter weekend · for Memorial Day weekend · for July 4th weekend · for Labor Day weekend · in November · in December · in January · in February · in March · in April · in May · in June · in July · in August · in September · for 4 days · for a week · for two weeks
Fares observed October 27 – November 2, 2026. USD for the travelers shown.
Where to go from Los Angeles
Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.
| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel-exclusive | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose (SJO) | San José, the gateway to Costa Rica's volcanoes and cloud forests | Nonstop · Alaska, United, Delta · 5h 45m | Axel-exclusive $828 (airline $874) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | See flights for these dates |
| Guanacaste (LIR) | Guanacaste's Pacific beaches and dry-season sunshine | Nonstop · Alaska, United · 5h 37m | Axel-exclusive $1,203 (airline $1,270) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | See flights for these dates |
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About these places
Facts checked October 27, 2026. Sources: OPM: federal holidays 2026 and 2027
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