Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027
Award data window: November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for three months. Of the well-covered ones, April 2027 is the cheapest (23,500 points), ahead of November 2026 (35,800).
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Los Angeles to San Joséaward flights
Compare 3 loyalty programs for Los Angeles to San José award flights, with economy seats from 23,500 points.
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Route snapshot
Los Angeles to San José shows nonstop award space on Delta. Only three programs price it, and the cheapest economy award is 23,500 points via Virgin Australia Velocity. With so few programs in play, date flexibility does more work than program choice. This page compares every way to book LAX–SJO on points.
- Route
- LAX to SJO
- Direct service
- 3 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 4
- Best economy price
- From 23,500 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- N/A
- Best first class price
- From 140,300 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
 United AirlinesUA | 23,500Lowest | Not available |
 AeromexicoAM | 35,800pts | Not available |
 DeltaDL | 37,100pts | 140,300Lowest |
 LATAMLA | 62,500pts | Not available |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 10/27/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Los Angeles and San José price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthApril 2027 · 23,500 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 35,800 |
| Dec 2026 | 37,100 |
| Jan 2027 | No award data |
| Feb 2027 | No award data |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | 23,500 |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Apr, Nov, Dec currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 23,500 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
3 airlines with award seats between Los Angeles and San José, nonstop or connecting.
AeromexicoAMDeltaDLUnited AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking Los Angeles to San José with points.
About this route
Los Angeles to San José is served by Aeromexico, Delta, LATAM and 1 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 3 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 23,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Los Angeles–San José Flights
This route runs from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San José (SJO). Nonstop award space in the data comes from a single airline: Delta. The Boeing 757 appears on those nonstop award segments. Most award options in the data connect. Nonstops are just about 6% of the total.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking Los Angeles–San José with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The economy floor connects once; an economy nonstop on Delta costs more. The cheapest economy seat adds about $27 in taxes and fees, below the route's typical economy taxes. Before moving bank points anywhere, confirm the seat is bookable, since transfers are one-way.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Virgin Australia Velocity is cheapest in economy at 23,500 points. Also in the mix: Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Partner pricing sets the economy floor, so the program and the airline flying the seat differ. Even with Virgin Australia Velocity on top, a last cross-check before transferring is cheap insurance.
Airlines & Routing Options
The data has one nonstop award carrier on Los Angeles–San José: Delta. Its SkyTeam membership means alliance partners can sell that seat too, not only Delta SkyMiles. Connecting awards near the price floor run through Houston. Only four airlines show award inventory on the route, so date flexibility matters more than carrier choice.
Alternative Airports & Routes
Neither Los Angeles nor San José shows a same-metro alternate airport in the data, so the main airports are the ones to watch. Flexible on where you land? From Los Angeles, Amsterdam starts at 9,500 points and Atlanta at 9,500 at last check.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
Similar routes
Alternative corridors travelers consider alongside Los Angeles to San José.
LAXLASLos Angeles to Las Vegas
From 4,000 ptsBusiness 15,000 pts
LAXMCOLos Angeles to Orlando
From 6,600 ptsBusiness 30,000 pts
LAXLGALos Angeles to New York
From 7,000 ptsBusiness 14,500 pts
LAXLHRLos Angeles to London
From 7,000 ptsBusiness 57,500 pts
LAXHNLLos Angeles to Honolulu
From 7,300 ptsBusiness 55,200 pts
LAXSANLos Angeles to San Diego
From 7,500 pts
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Los Angeles to San José route.
At last check, the economy floor is 23,500 points one-way through Virgin Australia Velocity, with one stop. With three programs pricing the route, it pays to check all three. Per-cabin lows from the last check are in the pricing table above.