- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, architecture, and city views; one of Los Angeles’s signature cultural sites.
Flights from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $114 (€93) but you can travel from only $46 (€38) by bus.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:30, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 305 miles (492 km) distance in 1h 24m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 305 miles (492 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $114 (€93) |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 24m |
First flight 12:30 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$344
Average price
$780
Fastest journey
4 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Flights per day
178
Distance
492 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $780 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $344.
It's difficult to get from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least once.
AA1694 · AA2869
UA663 · UA2411
AA3325 · AA2930
UA663 · UA2028
UA663 · UA725
AS2188 · AS2093
AS3030 · AS97
AS679 · AS588
AS2188 · AS264
AA3325 · AA2930Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$407 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration 10h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $144 (€118).
A bus is $329 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $407 (€333).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
Train takes on average 10h 36m.
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA flights for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1019 · AA3287 | 6:01 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 17h00 | 11:01 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1694+ AA6367 · AA6376 | 6:01 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h15 | 2:16 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694+ AA6367 · AA6372 | 6:01 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 13h08 | 7:09 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694+ AA4978 · AA4977 | 6:01 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 7h24 | 1:25 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694+ AA6369 · AA6376 | 6:01 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h15 | 2:16 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694 · AA2037 · AA2039 | 6:01 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h03 | 4:04 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694 · AA1348+ AA4887 | 6:01 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 7h11 | 1:12 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694 · AA2869 | 6:01 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h14 | 12:15 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1694 · AA2930 | 6:01 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h19 | 6:20 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1019 · AA3334 | 6:01 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h25 | 2:26 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1694 · AA2368 | 6:01 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h37 | 3:38 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1694 · AA2037+ AA6190 | 6:01 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 11h45 | 5:46 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1694 · AA2023+ AA6190 | 6:01 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 11h45 | 5:46 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1019 · AA2732 | 6:01 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h44 | 4:45 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1317 · UA374 | 6:30 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h35 | 5:05 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1623 · AS3205 · AS1604 | 7:13 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h09 | 3:22 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1623 · AS3233 · AS3092 | 7:13 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 32h32 | 3:45 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS1623 · AS2258 · AS3213 | 7:13 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 25h46 | 8:59 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS1623 · AS3205 · AS1608 | 7:13 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 15h03 | 10:16 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1623 · AS2258 · AS3092 | 7:13 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 32h32 | 3:45 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS1623 · AS3302 · AS3213 | 7:13 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 25h46 | 8:59 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS1623 · AS3347 · AS1604 | 7:13 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h09 | 3:22 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1623 · AS3347 · AS1608 | 7:13 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 15h03 | 10:16 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1623 · AS3302 · AS3092 | 7:13 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 32h32 | 3:45 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS1623 · AS2314 · AS1608 | 7:13 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 15h03 | 10:16 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1623 · AS3352 · AS1523 | 7:13 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h53 | 6:06 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1623 · AS3352 · AS1608 | 7:13 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 15h03 | 10:16 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1623 · AS3347 · AS1523 | 7:13 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h53 | 6:06 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1623 · AS3205 · AS1523 | 7:13 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h53 | 6:06 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS679 · AS2093 | 8:00 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h52 | 4:52 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS679 · AS2330 · AS3086 | 8:00 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h03 | 6:03 PM Ontario International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS679 · AS97 | 8:00 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 15h51 | 11:51 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA586 · UA531 | 8:45 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 14h10 | 10:55 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA586 · UA725 | 8:45 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 13h16 | 10:01 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA586 · UA1704 | 8:45 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 11h55 | 8:40 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA586 · UA1929 · UA2282 | 8:45 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 11h20 | 8:05 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA586 · UA2240 | 8:45 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h55 | 7:40 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA586 · UA1195 | 8:45 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h30 | 5:15 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA586 · UA1707 | 8:45 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h11 | 2:56 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA586 · UA2791 | 8:45 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h33 | 9:18 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA586 · UA1592 | 8:45 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h47 | 5:32 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA586 · UA774 | 8:45 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h12 | 2:57 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA586 · UA2657 | 8:45 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h45 | 5:30 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA586 · UA2411 | 8:45 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 11h54 | 8:39 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA586 · UA2028 | 8:45 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h01 | 8:46 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA586 · UA1656 | 8:45 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h43 | 5:28 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3499 · AS2314 · AS1608 | 9:09 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 13h07 | 10:16 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3499 · AS3233 · AS3092 | 9:09 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 30h36 | 3:45 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3499 · AS3352 · AS1523 | 9:09 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h57 | 6:06 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3499 · AS3352 · AS1608 | 9:09 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 13h07 | 10:16 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3499 · AS2258 · AS3213 | 9:09 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 23h50 | 8:59 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3499 · AS3302 · AS3213 | 9:09 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 23h50 | 8:59 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3499 · AS2258 · AS3092 | 9:09 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 30h36 | 3:45 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3499 · AS3302 · AS3092 | 9:09 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 30h36 | 3:45 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3059 · AS2258 · AS3213 | 10:03 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 22h56 | 8:59 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3059 · AS3233 · AS3092 | 10:03 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 29h42 | 3:45 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3059 · AS291 · AS1620 | 10:03 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 21h29 | 7:32 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3059 · AS3352 · AS1523 | 10:03 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h03 | 6:06 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3059 · AS3302 · AS3092 | 10:03 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 29h42 | 3:45 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3059 · AS3232 · AS1620 | 10:03 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 21h29 | 7:32 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3059 · AS3302 · AS3213 | 10:03 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 22h56 | 8:59 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3059 · AS3352 · AS1620 | 10:03 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 21h29 | 7:32 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3059 · AS3352 · AS1608 | 10:03 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h13 | 10:16 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3059 · AS2314 · AS1620 | 10:03 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 21h29 | 7:32 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3059 · AS2314 · AS1608 | 10:03 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h13 | 10:16 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3059 · AS2258 · AS3092 | 10:03 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 29h42 | 3:45 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AA2572 · AA3287 | 11:49 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 11h12 | 11:01 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2572 · AA1504 | 11:49 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 12h10 | 11:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2188 · AS2093 | 12:03 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 4h49 | 4:52 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2188 · AS97 | 12:03 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 11h48 | 11:51 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3325+ AA6368 · AA6372 | 12:38 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h31 | 7:09 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3325 · AA3204 | 12:38 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h23 | 10:01 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3325 · AA2930 | 12:38 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 5h42 | 6:20 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3325 · AA2892 · AA1291 | 12:38 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h37 | 10:15 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2078 · UA1563 | 1:10 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h45 | 9:55 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2078 · UA483 | 1:10 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h16 | 9:26 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2078 · UA2766 | 1:10 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h35 | 9:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2078 · UA2095 | 1:10 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h45 | 9:55 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1633 · AS97 | 2:19 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h32 | 11:51 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA663 · UA2411 | 2:32 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h07 | 8:39 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA663 · UA531 | 2:32 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h23 | 10:55 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA663 · UA2791 | 2:32 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h46 | 9:18 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA663 · UA1704 | 2:32 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h08 | 8:40 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA663 · UA2028 | 2:32 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h14 | 8:46 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA663 · UA725 | 2:32 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 7h29 | 10:01 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA436 · AA1504 | 2:35 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 9h24 | 11:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA436 · AA3287 | 2:35 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h26 | 11:01 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3429 · AS291 · AS1602 | 3:15 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 20h29 | 11:44 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3429 · AS291 · AS1329 | 3:15 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 18h52 | 10:07 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3429 · AS3233 · AS3092 | 3:15 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 24h30 | 3:45 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3429 · AS291 · AS1620 | 3:15 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 16h17 | 7:32 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3211 · AS3302 · AS3092 | 5:02 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 22h43 | 3:45 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3211 · AS3302 · AS3050 | 5:02 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 14h42 | 7:44 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3211 · AS291 · AS1329 | 5:02 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 17h05 | 10:07 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3211 · AS3302 · AS3049 | 5:02 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 20h16 | 1:18 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3211 · AS291 · AS1620 | 5:02 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 14h30 | 7:32 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3211 · AS291 · AS1602 | 5:02 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 18h42 | 11:44 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3211 · AS3302 · AS3213 | 5:02 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 15h57 | 8:59 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3211 · AS3233 · AS3092 | 5:02 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 22h43 | 3:45 PM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AS3211 · AS3233 · AS3049 | 5:02 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 20h16 | 1:18 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Discover the best of Los Angeles — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Los Angeles trip today.
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, architecture, and city views; one of Los Angeles’s signature cultural sites.
The largest art museum in the western United States, known for broad global collections and the iconic Urban Light installation.
Popular contemporary art museum in Downtown Los Angeles with works by Kusama, Warhol, and other major postwar artists.
Vast urban park with trails, scenic overlooks, and access to major attractions; a classic Los Angeles outdoor destination.
Iconic oceanfront boardwalk area with classic California views and broad appeal for first-time visitors.
Famous beachfront promenade known for street culture, skate scenes, murals, and constant people-watching.
A Los Angeles classic of thinly sliced roast beef on a roll, served with rich jus for dipping. It is one of the city’s most iconic old-school sandwiches.
Street tacos are central to Los Angeles food culture, especially carne asada, al pastor, and grilled fish tacos served on corn tortillas with salsa, onion, and cilantro.
A signature Los Angeles meal shaped by Koreatown, featuring grilled marinated meats, banchan, and shared dining. The city is especially known for its strong Korean barbecue scene.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant known for refined seafood tasting menus and elegant service. One of Los Angeles’s top special-occasion destinations.
Historic downtown institution famous for the French dip sandwich. Casual, old-school atmosphere and one of Los Angeles’s most iconic food stops.
Well-known Oaxacan restaurant celebrated for complex moles, tlayudas, and mezcal. Lively atmosphere and a landmark for regional Mexican cuisine in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is expensive for visitors. Hotels, parking, and dining add up quickly, though casual food and some neighborhoods offer better value.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Not expected at fast-food spots.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need