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LAX → SJC · about 1h 19m nonstop · 308 miles · 5 airlines
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Los Angeles is a American Airlines hub, so American Airlines typically offers several daily departures on LAX–SJC, with nonstop service where demand supports it and connections through its other hubs otherwise. The nonstop flight time is about 1h 19m.
Fare classes available: Basic Economy, Main Cabin, Main Cabin Extra, Premium Economy / First / Flagship. American does not charge change fees on Main Cabin and above for travel within the US, and on most international itineraries originating in North America. Fare difference applies.
The lowest one-way fare we have on record for this route is $138 on Alaska, and $177 round-trip. Fares like that usually show up on off-peak days and for travel booked a few weeks out; an agent can check whether a similar fare is available for your dates.
Because Delta Air Lines treats Los Angeles as a hub, this pairing tends to have frequent departures throughout the day. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines also compete here, which keeps fares in check.
At 308 miles, this is a short hop: gate to gate in about 1h 19m, which makes a same-day round trip realistic and puts driving and rail in competition with the fare. Early-morning departures are usually the cheapest and least likely to be delayed.
Lowest recorded one-way fare per month. Green marks the cheapest month.
West Coast and Mountain departures spike over summer holidays and the December break; January (after New Year), late April, May, and September are usually the cheapest windows.
On this specific route our fare history shows November as the cheapest month and April as the most expensive, a spread of $57 between the two.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday departures are usually the cheapest days on domestic routes; Friday and Sunday are the most expensive. Early-morning and late-evening flights are often priced below the midday departures.
For domestic travel, booking three to eight weeks ahead usually captures the best price. Inside two weeks, fares climb; more than four months out, airlines have not yet released their cheapest inventory.
Fares from a neighboring airport are sometimes far lower than the drive is long. Agents quote all of these on one call.
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Los Angeles is a American Airlines hub, so nonstop service is likely on this route. The agent confirms the schedule for your dates.
The lowest one-way fare we have recorded recently is $138, and $177 round-trip. Fares change daily; call (708) 866-8751 for today's price.
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 19m to cover 308 miles. Connecting itineraries add two to five hours depending on the layover.
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the carriers most likely to serve this route. We book all of them.
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Yes. Unlike some carriers, American Basic Economy includes a full-size carry-on and a personal item.
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