San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights

An economy award from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 4 airlines fly nonstop from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX): Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 308 miles (496 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Palm Springs, San Diego and Reno and more.
How many miles SJC to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 4,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $38.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines | 11,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56β112 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SJC to LAX
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book SJC to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
SJC to LAX with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines


- Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines




- Via Reno (RNO)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 2 more the whole way

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- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way



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- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way



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- Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way





- Via Eugene (EUG)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Alaska Airlines



SJC to LAX: common questions
How many miles does SJC to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (6,000), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (7,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SJC to LAX?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is San Jose from Los Angeles by plane?
San Jose (SJC) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 308 miles (496 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SJC to LAX award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Jose and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Palm Springs (PSP), San Diego (SAN), Reno (RNO), Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Reno.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.









