
LAX → SJC · about 1h 19m nonstop · 308 miles · 5 airlines · fares updated September 16, 2026
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Looking for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to San Jose? This page tracks the lowest fares we have recorded on the LAX to SJC route, the airlines that fly it, and the months when prices drop. Fares shown are recent lows, not live quotes; call (708) 866-8751 and an agent will price today's availability with you.
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.
Prices are currently typical for this route. Typical one-way lows run $138 to $184 by month; the lowest fare recorded recently was $138.
Lowest recorded one-way fare by departure date, next 7 days with data. Green bars are within 10% of the cheapest day.
Cheapest day in range: Monday, September 21 at $63. Recorded lows, not live quotes.
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.
Carriers most likely to serve this route, with the lowest fare recorded for each where our data names the airline. Agents compare all of them on one call.
| Airline | Recorded from | Changes on standard fares | Lowest fare brand | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | $138 | No fee, fare difference | Saver | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| Delta Air Lines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| United Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| American Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| Southwest Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic | Call(708) 866-8751 |
Carriers listed are those most likely to serve the pair based on hubs and recorded fares. WarBird Flight is independent and not affiliated with any airline.
Recorded Alaska fares on LAX–SJC. Alaska on this route · independent service, not affiliated with Alaska.
Departures use Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), a hub for Delta, United, and American.
You will land at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), a Southwest and Alaska hub.
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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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.
Based on our fare history, November has the lowest recorded fares and April the highest.
Yes. Call (708) 866-8751 and a live agent will search every airline, quote today's fare, and book it for you. WarBird Flight is an independent travel booking service; calls are answered by licensed travel agents at our partner agency.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the airport for this route.
A government-issued photo ID such as a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, a passport, or a passport card. Children under 18 flying with an adult do not need ID on domestic flights. If your license is not REAL ID-compliant, bring a passport.
Yes on most carriers, with an unaccompanied-minor service fee and age limits that differ by airline. Nonstop flights are strongly preferred and some airlines require them for younger children. Agents can book the service, note the guardian details, and confirm the fee before you pay.

