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  • Nonstop
    from $106
  • Up to 1 stop
    $74
  • Up to 2 stops
    $239

Airlines

  • Alaska Airlines
    $106
  • American Airlines
    $211
  • Delta Air Lines
    $136
  • Frontier Airlines
    $189
  • Hahn Air
    $249
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    $120
  • Southwest Airlines
    $335
  • Spirit Airlines
    $74
  • United Airlines
    $451

Cabin Class

  • Economy
    $74

Departure Airports

  • Los Angeles International Airport
    $74
  • Ontario International Airport
    $154

Arrival Airports

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
    $74

Layover Airports

  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
    $140
  • Denver International Airport
    $189
  • Harry Reid International Airport
    $74
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
    $216
  • Portland International Airport
    $234
  • Reno Tahoe International Airport
    $577
  • San Diego International Airport
    $259
  • San Francisco International Airport
    $423
  • Seattle Tacoma International Airport
    $154

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Spirit Airlines

05/15/25

LAX
4h 5m
LAS

05/15/25

SJC
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Spirit Airlines

05/19/25

SJC
1h 25m
Direct

05/19/25

LAX
$74
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Spirit Airlines

05/08/25

LAX
4h 5m
LAS

05/08/25

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Spirit Airlines

05/13/25

SJC
1h 27m
Direct

05/13/25

LAX
$82
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Alaska Airlines

05/13/25

LAX
1h 21m
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05/13/25

SJC
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05/21/25

SJC
1h 37m
Direct

05/21/25

LAX
$106
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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05/14/25

LAX
1h 21m
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Alaska Airlines

05/27/25

SJC
1h 36m
Direct

05/27/25

LAX
$106
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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05/14/25

LAX
1h 17m
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Hawaiian Airlines

05/27/25

SJC
1h 37m
Direct

05/27/25

LAX
$120
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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05/15/25

LAX
1h 24m
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Hawaiian Airlines

05/21/25

SJC
1h 37m
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05/21/25

LAX
$130
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Delta Air Lines

05/14/25

LAX
1h 19m
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Delta Air Lines

05/21/25

SJC
1h 37m
Direct

05/21/25

LAX
$136
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Delta Air Lines

05/13/25

LAX
1h 18m
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Delta Air Lines

05/20/25

SJC
1h 30m
Direct

05/20/25

LAX
$136
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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05/09/25

LAX
11h 58m
DFW

05/09/25

SJC
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Spirit Airlines

05/11/25

SJC
1h 25m
Direct

05/11/25

LAX
$140
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Alaska Airlines

05/21/25

ONT
7h 8m
SEA

05/21/25

SJC
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Alaska Airlines

05/27/25

SJC
1h 38m
Direct

05/27/25

ONT
$154
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Frontier Airlines

05/16/25

ONT
4h 13m
LAS

05/16/25

SJC
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Frontier Airlines

05/19/25

SJC
11h 39m
DEN

05/19/25

ONT
$189
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Spirit Airlines

05/16/25

LAX
4h 5m
LAS

05/16/25

SJC
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Spirit Airlines

05/16/25

SJC
8h 23m
DFW

05/16/25

LAX
$193
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Alaska Airlines

05/20/25

ONT
6h 36m
SEA

05/20/25

SJC
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Alaska Airlines

05/24/25

SJC
1h 36m
Direct

05/24/25

ONT
$194
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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American Airlines

05/14/25

LAX
1h 21m
Direct

05/14/25

SJC
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American Airlines

05/14/25

SJC
1h 23m
Direct

05/14/25

LAX
$211
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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American Airlines

05/20/25

LAX
5h 58m
PHX

05/20/25

SJC
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American Airlines

05/21/25

SJC
1h 29m
Direct

05/21/25

LAX
$216
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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American Airlines

05/21/25

LAX
5h 35m
PHX

05/21/25

SJC
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American Airlines

05/27/25

SJC
1h 29m
Direct

05/27/25

LAX
$226
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Alaska Airlines

05/17/25

LAX
1h 24m
Direct

05/17/25

SJC
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Alaska Airlines

05/20/25

SJC
5h 17m
PDX

05/20/25

LAX
$234
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Hawaiian Airlines

05/15/25

LAX
1h 24m
Direct

05/15/25

SJC
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Hawaiian Airlines

05/21/25

SJC
4h 54m
PDX

05/21/25

LAX
$235
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Alaska Airlines

05/21/25

LAX
1h 15m
Direct

05/21/25

SJC
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Alaska Airlines

05/27/25

SJC
12h 36m
PDX
SEA

05/27/25

LAX
$239
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Hahn Air

05/09/25

LAX
1h 14m
Direct

05/09/25

SJC
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Hahn Air

05/20/25

SJC
1h 22m
Direct

05/20/25

LAX
$249
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Alaska Airlines

05/19/25

LAX
1h 24m
Direct

05/19/25

SJC
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Alaska Airlines

05/20/25

SJC
10h 17m
PDX
SEA

05/20/25

LAX
$249
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Alaska Airlines

05/15/25

LAX
1h 22m
Direct

05/15/25

SJC
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Alaska Airlines

05/21/25

SJC
15h 41m
SAN
LAS

05/22/25

LAX
$259
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Alaska Airlines

05/08/25

LAX
5h 28m
LAS
SAN

05/08/25

SJC
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Alaska Airlines

05/12/25

SJC
1h 20m
Direct

05/12/25

LAX
$287
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Hahn Air

05/12/25

LAX
1h 16m
Direct

05/12/25

SJC
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Hahn Air

05/18/25

SJC
1h 26m
Direct

05/18/25

LAX
$309
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Southwest Airlines

05/16/25

ONT
1h 15m
Direct

05/16/25

SJC
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Southwest Airlines

05/19/25

SJC
1h 15m
Direct

05/19/25

ONT
$335
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Southwest Airlines

05/16/25

ONT
5h 20m
PHX

05/16/25

SJC
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Southwest Airlines

05/19/25

SJC
1h 15m
Direct

05/19/25

ONT
$338
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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Hawaiian Airlines

05/16/25

LAX
1h 15m
Direct

05/16/25

SJC
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Hawaiian Airlines

05/19/25

SJC
7h 54m
SAN
SFO

05/19/25

LAX
$423
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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United Airlines

05/18/25

LAX
1h 24m
Direct

05/18/25

SJC
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United Airlines

05/20/25

SJC
1h 39m
Direct

05/20/25

LAX
$451
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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United Airlines

05/20/25

LAX
10h 25m
DEN

05/20/25

SJC
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United Airlines

05/22/25

SJC
1h 20m
Direct

05/22/25

LAX
$451
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking
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United Airlines

05/20/25

LAX
10h 25m
DEN

05/20/25

SJC
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United Airlines

05/22/25

SJC
7h 1m
RNO

05/22/25

LAX
$577
Free cancellation within 83 hours of booking

Top Deals on flights from Los Angeles to San Jose

Los Angeles, US (LAX) - San Jose, US (SJC)

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Spirit Airlines

Jun 2

LAX
11h 55m
LAS

Jun 3

SJC

as low as

$35

Los Angeles, US (LAX) - San Jose, US (SJC)

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Delta Air Lines

May 14

LAX
1h 15m
Direct

May 14

SJC

as low as

$78

Los Angeles, US (LAX) - San Jose, US (SJC)

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Alaska Airlines

May 14

LAX
1h 23m
Direct

May 14

SJC

as low as

$78

Los Angeles, US (LAX) - San Jose, US (SJC)

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Hawaiian Airlines

May 13

LAX
1h 14m
Direct

May 13

SJC

as low as

$85

Los Angeles, US (LAX) - San Jose, US (SJC)

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May 26

LAX
1h 15m
Direct

May 26

SJC

as low as

$88

Los Angeles, US (LAX) - San Jose, US (SJC)

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Southwest Airlines

May 30

LAX
1h 15m
Direct

May 30

SJC

as low as

$88

Los Angeles, US (LAX) - San Jose, US (SJC)

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Frontier Airlines

May 16

ONT
4h 13m
LAS

May 16

SJC

as low as

$90

Los Angeles, US (LAX) - San Jose, US (SJC)

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May 30

LAX
1h 24m
Direct

May 30

SJC

as low as

$94

Los Angeles, US (LAX) - San Jose, US (SJC)

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American Airlines

May 28

LAX
5h 35m
PHX

May 28

SJC

as low as

$99

Los Angeles, US (LAX) - San Jose, US (SJC)

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Spirit Airlines

May 5

LAX
11h
DFW

May 6

SJC

as low as

$122

Los Angeles, US (LAX) - San Jose, US (SJC)

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Alaska Airlines

Jun 4

LAX
8h 51m
SEA

Jun 4

SJC

as low as

$131

Los Angeles, US (LAX) - San Jose, US (SJC)

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Hahn Air

May 13

LAX
1h 14m
Direct

May 13

SJC

as low as

$134

Good Deal Price for Departure

Flying from Los Angeles to San Jose is most costly in late March and early June, with lower prices in mid-October.

When flying from Los Angeles to San Jose, you'll notice significant price variations throughout the year. The most expensive times to travel typically occur during late March and early June, where prices can peak around $238. The lowest prices are generally found in mid-October, with averages dipping to around $127, indicating a clear low season following the summer months. An abrupt drop in prices starts around mid-August, leading into the fall, while another spike can be observed from late March to early April. Expect a tight range of price differences between high and low seasons, making strategic booking essential.

Best Time to Book

Book around 20 days before departure for the best prices from Los Angeles to San Jose; avoid last-minute bookings to prevent significantly higher costs.

To secure the best deal for your flight from Los Angeles to San Jose, aim to book around 20 days before departure, where prices dip to as low as $85. While booking slightly earlier, between 24 and 19 days out, can yield similar prices, be cautious of higher rates if you wait beyond 18 days, as prices dramatically rise, ranging from $173 up to $402. Booking earlier than 121 days offers good prices for peace of mind, but prices increase significantly closer to departure. Avoid waiting until the last minute to book, as prices can soar up to 132% more than if you plan ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical flight duration from Los Angeles to San Jose?
The flight duration from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC) typically ranges between 1 to 1.5 hours for direct flights. This estimate accounts for the average cruising time under normal conditions. However, factors such as weather changes and airport congestion can slightly alter the overall journey time. It is advisable to check the specific flight schedule before departure and allow extra time for check-in and security processes to ensure a smooth and stress‐free experience.
Are there any direct flights from Los Angeles to San Jose?
Yes, direct flights are available from Los Angeles to San Jose. Many carriers offer nonstop services with typical flight times ranging from 1 to 1.5 hours, making the trip both quick and convenient. This helps travelers avoid potential delays from layovers and connecting flights. When booking your ticket, consider checking prices and schedules as they can range considerably, ensuring you find a direct option that aligns with your travel needs and budget.
What are the best transportation options from San Jose airport to downtown?
Travelers arriving at San Jose airport have several efficient transportation options to reach downtown. Rideshare services like Uber or Lyft typically cost between $20 to $40, depending on demand and distance. Taxis offer a similar price range with the benefit of immediate availability. For budget-conscious individuals, public transit options such as the VTA light rail or bus services, costing around $3 to $5, provide reliable alternatives. Renting a car is also viable, offering flexibility for additional excursions.
What are the must-see attractions in San Jose for travelers arriving from Los Angeles?
For visitors coming from Los Angeles, San Jose offers a wealth of attractions that highlight its unique cultural and technological heritage. Key spots include The Tech Interactive, which provides hands-on exhibits, and the historic Japantown, rich in food and art. Iconic locations such as the San Jose Museum of Art and Santana Row offer a blend of contemporary culture and shopping experiences. These attractions, along with local parks and dining hubs, create an engaging itinerary that balances innovation with history.
Which local dishes should travelers from Los Angeles try when visiting San Jose?
Travelers from Los Angeles visiting San Jose should sample a variety of local dishes that reflect the region’s diverse culinary tradition. Enjoy fresh California-style farm-to-table offerings, innovative fusion cuisines, and traditional Mexican fare such as carne asada tacos. In addition, explore local food trucks and trendy bistros to experience artisanal coffee and gourmet burgers. These options typically range in price from $10 to $30 per dish, providing a wide spectrum of both upscale and budget-friendly dining experiences.
What are the best family-friendly activities in San Jose for visitors from Los Angeles?
Families traveling from Los Angeles can enjoy a range of engaging activities in San Jose. Notable family attractions include the Children’s Discovery Museum, which offers interactive exhibits for kids, and Happy Hollow Park, combining rides and animal exhibits. Additionally, outdoor spaces such as local parks and community events cater well to families of all ages. Many attractions have entry fees ranging from $5 to $20 per person, making it easy to plan a day of fun without breaking the bank.
Are there any budget-friendly hotels in San Jose for travelers from Los Angeles?
Yes, travelers from Los Angeles visiting San Jose can find several budget-friendly hotel options. Hotels such as Comfort Inn or local boutique options often provide quality accommodations with rates typically ranging from $100 to $200 per night. These establishments usually include complimentary amenities like breakfast and Wi-Fi while being conveniently located near major attractions and transit hubs. It’s recommended to compare online reviews and booking platforms for promotions to secure the best deal during your stay.
What are the top outdoor activities in San Jose for visitors from Los Angeles?
Visitors from Los Angeles can indulge in numerous outdoor activities in San Jose that range from leisurely park strolls to more vigorous adventures. Enjoy hiking and biking at popular spots such as Almaden Quicksilver County Park or explore local botanical gardens. Many outdoor pursuits also include seasonal farmers’ markets and outdoor art installations. Costs for these activities are minimal, often just the expense of a park entry fee of approximately $5 to $10, making them both accessible and budget-friendly for nature lovers.
What are the customs requirements for travelers flying from Los Angeles to San Jose?
Since both Los Angeles and San Jose are located within the United States, there are no international customs requirements for this journey. However, all travelers must carry valid government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, to clear airport security and meet TSA guidelines. It is wise to have these documents easily accessible during check-in and security checks to ensure a hassle-free travel experience. Always verify current requirements before departure as policies can occasionally update.
Is there a specific time of year when San Jose is best visited by travelers from Los Angeles?
Travelers from Los Angeles will find that spring and early fall are ideal times to visit San Jose. During these seasons, the weather is generally mild, ranging from the mid-60s to low-80s Fahrenheit, providing a comfortable climate for exploring local attractions and outdoor activities. Summer can be busy, while winter, though quieter, still offers a pleasant experience with festive events. Planning your visit during these shoulder seasons usually results in fewer crowds and more competitive prices on accommodations and activities.
What are the best shopping areas in San Jose for travelers from Los Angeles?
For those traveling from Los Angeles, the shopping experience in San Jose spans upscale malls and unique local boutiques. Santana Row is a premier destination offering high-end stores, fine dining, and a vibrant street atmosphere. Additionally, Westfield Valley Fair provides a wide range of brands and specialty shops in a modern setting. Smaller local neighborhoods also host eclectic markets and artisan shops. Whether you are looking to splurge or simply enjoy window shopping, these areas cater to various budgets with price ranges that typically span from moderate to premium.
Are there any seasonal events in San Jose that travelers from Los Angeles should not miss?
Yes, San Jose hosts several seasonal events that provide a rich cultural experience for visitors from Los Angeles. Annual events such as the Cinequest Film Festival and local art fairs showcase innovative films and creative exhibits. During the holiday season, festive markets and light displays transform the downtown area into a winter wonderland. Additionally, community events and outdoor concerts occur throughout the warmer months, offering a variety of experiences. Ticket prices and admission fees often range from free entry to about $20 per event, making them accessible to most visitors.
What are the unique cultural attractions in San Jose for travelers from Los Angeles?
Travelers from Los Angeles will appreciate the unique cultural attractions in San Jose that blend history with modern innovation. Highlights include the Tech Interactive, offering engaging technological exhibits, and the vibrant Japantown, which enriches cultural insight through art, festivals, and authentic cuisine. Local museums, historic neighborhoods, and art galleries further reflect the city’s diverse heritage. These venues often charge modest fees, typically ranging from $5 to $20, and provide guided tours or interactive experiences that deepen visitors’ understanding of the local culture.
What are the best rideshare options from San Jose airport to downtown?
The best rideshare options at San Jose airport for travelers include popular services like Uber and Lyft. These services typically offer efficient door-to-door transport at competitive prices ranging from $20 to $40, depending on traffic and demand. Both apps provide real-time tracking and multiple vehicle options, ensuring a comfortable ride to downtown. For the best experience, check the estimated fare and wait times as they can fluctuate during peak hours. These rideshare services are a reliable alternative to taxis and public transit for a direct journey.
What travel tips should first-time visitors from Los Angeles to San Jose keep in mind?
First-time visitors traveling from Los Angeles to San Jose should plan ahead for a smooth experience by considering local transportation options and weather conditions. Carry a valid ID for airport security and allow extra time for check-in procedures. Research peak travel times and be aware of potential traffic delays when moving between the airport and downtown. It is also beneficial to explore local dining guides and event calendars to make the most of your stay. Basic navigation through rideshare apps or public transit maps can notably enhance your overall visit by keeping you well-informed.