Flights from Los Angeles to Costa Rica for Christmas 2026: from $1,203 round trip (Dec 19–26)
Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, Dec 25. Cheapest published round trip from Los Angeles for Sat Dec 19 – Sat Dec 26, 2026: $1,203 to Guanacaste (Alaska Airlines, nonstop); airline fare $1,270. Published Nov 4, 2026.
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 (5h 43m) and Guanacaste (5h 49m).
Axel's pick: Guanacaste, nonstop and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $1,203.
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: Guanacaste $1,203 · San Jose $1,360
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Fares observed November 4 – 5, 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 · 5h 43m | Axel-exclusive $1,360 (airline $1,438) | Dec 26, 2026–Jan 2, 2027 | See flights for these dates |
| Guanacaste (LIR) | Guanacaste's Pacific beaches and dry-season sunshine | Nonstop · 5h 49m | Axel-exclusive $1,203 (airline $1,270) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | See flights for these dates |
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Flights for the months ahead
Lowest published fares for the months ahead: $400 round trip, Axel-exclusive, Avianca, 1 stop, Sep 3–6, 2027; $225 one way, Axel-exclusive, Avianca, 1 stop, Dec 1, 2026; 144 priced flights on 72 exact dates, 1 adult, economy, checked Oct 29, 2026. 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
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 19, 2026 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $433.68 |
| Nov 19, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 19, 2026 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $559.08 |
| Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 20, 2026 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $433.68 |
| Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 20, 2026 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $559.08 |
| Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 21, 2026 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $473.10 |
| Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 21, 2026 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $609.90 |
| Nov 24, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Nov 24, 2026 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $256.50 |
| Nov 24, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Nov 24, 2026 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $324.90 |
| Nov 24, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 24, 2026 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $473.10 |
| Nov 24, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 24, 2026 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $609.90 |
| Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 26, 2026 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $473.10 |
| Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 26, 2026 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $609.90 |
| Nov 27, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 27, 2026 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $433.68 |
| Nov 27, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 27, 2026 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $559.08 |
| Nov 28, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 28, 2026 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $444.05 |
| Nov 28, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 28, 2026 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $572.45 |
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 2, 2027 · One way · Compare return dates departing Feb 2, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $225.00 |
| Feb 2, 2027 · One way · Compare return dates departing Feb 2, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $285.00 |
| Feb 4, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 4, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $415.00 |
| Feb 4, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 4, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $535.00 |
| Feb 5, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 5, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $415.00 |
| Feb 5, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 5, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $535.00 |
| Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 6, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $446.13 |
| Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 6, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $575.13 |
| 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 19, 2027 – Feb 22, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 19, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $415.00 |
| Feb 19, 2027 – Feb 22, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 19, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $535.00 |
| Feb 20, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 20, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $415.00 |
| Feb 20, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 20, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $535.00 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO): March 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2027 – Mar 22, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 19, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $500.08 |
| Mar 19, 2027 – Mar 22, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 19, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $644.68 |
| Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 20, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $564.40 |
| Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 20, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $727.60 |
| 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 16, 2027 – Apr 19, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 16, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $455.00 |
| Apr 16, 2027 – Apr 19, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 16, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $585.00 |
| Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 17, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $455.00 |
| Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 17, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $585.00 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO): May 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2027 – May 17, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 14, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $432.26 |
| May 14, 2027 – May 17, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 14, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $555.76 |
| May 15, 2027 – May 22, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing May 15, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $432.26 |
| May 15, 2027 – May 22, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing May 15, 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 11, 2027 – Jun 14, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 11, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $455.00 |
| Jun 11, 2027 – Jun 14, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 11, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $585.00 |
| Jun 12, 2027 – Jun 19, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 12, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $455.00 |
| Jun 12, 2027 – Jun 19, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 12, 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 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 9, 2027 – Jul 12, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 9, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $455.00 |
| Jul 9, 2027 – Jul 12, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 9, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $585.00 |
| Jul 10, 2027 – Jul 17, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 10, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $455.00 |
| Jul 10, 2027 – Jul 17, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 10, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $585.00 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJO): August 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2027 – Aug 9, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 6, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $432.26 |
| Aug 6, 2027 – Aug 9, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 6, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $555.76 |
| Aug 7, 2027 – Aug 14, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 7, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $432.26 |
| Aug 7, 2027 – Aug 14, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 7, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $555.76 |
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 4, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 4, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $400.40 |
| Sep 4, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 4, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $514.80 |
| Sep 24, 2027 – Sep 27, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 24, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $400.40 |
| Sep 24, 2027 – Sep 27, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 24, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $514.80 |
| Sep 25, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 25, 2027 | Avianca | Up to 1 stop each way | Axel-exclusive $404.95 |
| Sep 25, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 25, 2027 | Alaska Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $520.65 |
Route overview: Los Angeles to San Jose (SJO) flight deals
2026-11-19 → 2026-11-22 · Axel-exclusive $559.08
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2026-11-19 16:43:00 → SJO 2026-11-20 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS1511: SJO 2026-11-22 01:46:00 → LAX 2026-11-22 06:14:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-19 → 2026-11-22 · Axel-exclusive $579.98
- United Airlines UA1202: LAX 2026-11-19 22:42:00 → SJO 2026-11-20 06:25:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1553: SJO 2026-11-22 06:40:00 → LAX 2026-11-22 11:08:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-24 · one way · Axel-exclusive $324.90
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2026-11-24 16:43:00 → SJO 2026-11-25 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-24 · one way · Axel-exclusive $336.30
- United Airlines UA1202: LAX 2026-11-24 22:42:00 → SJO 2026-11-25 06:25:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-28 → 2026-12-05 · Axel-exclusive $444.05
- Avianca AV641 / AV641: LAX 2026-11-28 13:40:00 → SJO 2026-11-28 23:15:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 455 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV641: LAX 2026-11-28 13:40:00 → GUA 2026-11-28 20:20:00; layover at GUA: 85 minutes.
- AV641: GUA 2026-11-28 21:45:00 → SJO 2026-11-28 23:15:00.
- Avianca AV654 / AV550: SJO 2026-12-05 16:15:00 → LAX 2026-12-05 22:30:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 495 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV654: SJO 2026-12-05 16:15:00 → GUA 2026-12-05 17:50:00; layover at GUA: 75 minutes.
- AV550: GUA 2026-12-05 19:05:00 → LAX 2026-12-05 22:30:00.
2026-11-28 → 2026-12-05 · Axel-exclusive $572.45
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2026-11-28 16:43:00 → SJO 2026-11-29 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS1511: SJO 2026-12-05 01:46:00 → LAX 2026-12-05 06:14:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-19 · Axel-exclusive $508.38
- Avianca AV641 / AV641: LAX 2026-12-12 13:40:00 → SJO 2026-12-12 23:15:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 455 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV641: LAX 2026-12-12 13:40:00 → GUA 2026-12-12 20:20:00; layover at GUA: 85 minutes.
- AV641: GUA 2026-12-12 21:45:00 → SJO 2026-12-12 23:15:00.
- Avianca AV654 / AV550: SJO 2026-12-19 16:15:00 → LAX 2026-12-19 22:30:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 495 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV654: SJO 2026-12-19 16:15:00 → GUA 2026-12-19 17:50:00; layover at GUA: 75 minutes.
- AV550: GUA 2026-12-19 19:05:00 → LAX 2026-12-19 22:30:00.
2026-12-12 → 2026-12-19 · Axel-exclusive $655.38
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2026-12-12 16:43:00 → SJO 2026-12-13 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS1511: SJO 2026-12-19 01:46:00 → LAX 2026-12-19 06:14:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-25 → 2026-12-28 · Axel-exclusive $775.76
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2026-12-25 16:43:00 → SJO 2026-12-26 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2026-12-28 01:36:00 → LAX 2026-12-28 06:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-25 → 2026-12-28 · Axel-exclusive $804.76
- United Airlines UA1202: LAX 2026-12-25 22:42:00 → SJO 2026-12-26 06:25:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1553: SJO 2026-12-28 06:40:00 → LAX 2026-12-28 11:08:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-07 → 2027-01-10 · Axel-exclusive $535.00
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2027-01-07 16:43:00 → SJO 2027-01-08 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-01-10 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-01-10 06:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-07 → 2027-01-10 · Axel-exclusive $555.00
- United Airlines UA1202: LAX 2027-01-07 22:42:00 → SJO 2027-01-08 06:25:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1553: SJO 2027-01-10 06:40:00 → LAX 2027-01-10 11:08:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-21 → 2027-01-24 · Axel-exclusive $535.00
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2027-01-21 16:43:00 → SJO 2027-01-22 00:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-01-24 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-01-24 06:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-21 → 2027-01-24 · Axel-exclusive $555.00
- United Airlines UA1202: LAX 2027-01-21 22:42:00 → SJO 2027-01-22 06:25:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1553: SJO 2027-01-24 06:40:00 → LAX 2027-01-24 11:08:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-02-04 → 2027-02-07 · Axel-exclusive $505.00
- JetBlue Airways B6900 / B62039: LAX 2027-02-04 23:35:00 → SJO 2027-02-05 11:46:00; 1 stop(s) via FLL; 611 minutes. Local airport times.
- B6900: LAX 2027-02-04 23:35:00 → FLL 2027-02-05 07:30:00; layover at FLL: 138 minutes.
- B62039: FLL 2027-02-05 09:48:00 → SJO 2027-02-05 11:46:00.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-02-07 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-02-07 06:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-02-04 → 2027-02-07 · Axel-exclusive $555.00
- United Airlines UA1202: LAX 2027-02-04 22:42:00 → SJO 2027-02-05 06:25:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1553: SJO 2027-02-07 06:40:00 → LAX 2027-02-07 11:08:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-03-19 → 2027-03-22 · Axel-exclusive $644.68
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2027-03-19 16:43:00 → SJO 2027-03-19 23:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-03-22 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-03-22 07:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-03-19 → 2027-03-22 · Axel-exclusive $668.78
- United Airlines UA1202: LAX 2027-03-19 22:42:00 → SJO 2027-03-20 05:25:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA1553: SJO 2027-03-22 06:40:00 → LAX 2027-03-22 12:08:00; nonstop; 388 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-05-15 → 2027-05-22 · Axel-exclusive $432.26
- Avianca AV641 / AV641: LAX 2027-05-15 13:40:00 → SJO 2027-05-15 22:15:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 455 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV641: LAX 2027-05-15 13:40:00 → GUA 2027-05-15 19:20:00; layover at GUA: 85 minutes.
- AV641: GUA 2027-05-15 20:45:00 → SJO 2027-05-15 22:15:00.
- Avianca AV654 / AV550: SJO 2027-05-22 16:15:00 → LAX 2027-05-22 23:30:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 495 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV654: SJO 2027-05-22 16:15:00 → GUA 2027-05-22 17:50:00; layover at GUA: 75 minutes.
- AV550: GUA 2027-05-22 19:05:00 → LAX 2027-05-22 23:30:00.
2027-05-15 → 2027-05-22 · Axel-exclusive $555.76
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2027-05-15 16:43:00 → SJO 2027-05-15 23:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-05-22 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-05-22 07:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-07-10 → 2027-07-17 · Axel-exclusive $455.00
- Avianca AV641 / AV641: LAX 2027-07-10 13:40:00 → SJO 2027-07-10 22:15:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 455 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV641: LAX 2027-07-10 13:40:00 → GUA 2027-07-10 19:20:00; layover at GUA: 85 minutes.
- AV641: GUA 2027-07-10 20:45:00 → SJO 2027-07-10 22:15:00.
- Avianca AV654 / AV550: SJO 2027-07-17 16:15:00 → LAX 2027-07-17 23:30:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 495 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV654: SJO 2027-07-17 16:15:00 → GUA 2027-07-17 17:50:00; layover at GUA: 75 minutes.
- AV550: GUA 2027-07-17 19:05:00 → LAX 2027-07-17 23:30:00.
2027-07-10 → 2027-07-17 · Axel-exclusive $585.00
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2027-07-10 16:43:00 → SJO 2027-07-10 23:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-07-17 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-07-17 07:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-09-25 → 2027-10-02 · Axel-exclusive $404.95
- Avianca AV641 / AV641: LAX 2027-09-25 13:40:00 → SJO 2027-09-25 22:15:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 455 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV641: LAX 2027-09-25 13:40:00 → GUA 2027-09-25 19:20:00; layover at GUA: 85 minutes.
- AV641: GUA 2027-09-25 20:45:00 → SJO 2027-09-25 22:15:00.
- Avianca AV654 / AV550: SJO 2027-10-02 16:15:00 → LAX 2027-10-02 23:30:00; 1 stop(s) via GUA; 495 minutes. Local airport times.
- AV654: SJO 2027-10-02 16:15:00 → GUA 2027-10-02 17:50:00; layover at GUA: 75 minutes.
- AV550: GUA 2027-10-02 19:05:00 → LAX 2027-10-02 23:30:00.
2027-09-25 → 2027-10-02 · Axel-exclusive $520.65
- Alaska Airlines AS1440: LAX 2027-09-25 16:43:00 → SJO 2027-09-25 23:26:00; nonstop; 343 minutes. Local airport times.
- Alaska Airlines AS677: SJO 2027-10-02 01:36:00 → LAX 2027-10-02 07:12:00; nonstop; 396 minutes. Local airport times.
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