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Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €204 and round-trip from €529. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      LAX 3:50 PM
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:57 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | Alaska Airlines
      €204 €362
      44% off
      44% off
      €362 €204
    • LAX 6:49 PM
      16h 54m
      1 stop
      SJO 1:43 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | American Airlines
      €206 €362
      43% off
      43% off
      €362 €206
    • LAX 2:10 PM
      20h 12m
      1 stop
      SJO 12:22 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
      €209 €362
      42% off
      42% off
      €362 €209
    • LAX 1:50 PM
      7h 25m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:15 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | avianca
      €212
      41% off
      €362 €212
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      17h 15m
      1 stop
      SJO 11:25 AM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | United Airlines
      €226
      38% off
      €362 €226
    • LAX 11:59 PM
      18h 40m
      1 stop
      SJO 8:39 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | United Airlines
      €227
      37% off
      €362 €227
    • LAX 9:45 PM
      14h 15m
      1 stop
      SJO 1:00 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetblue Airways
      €234
      35% off
      €362 €234
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      €246
      57% off
      €580 €246
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      €250
      31% off
      €362 €250
    • LAX 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 2:00 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 3:17 PM
      5h 48m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:05 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 13 | Alaska Airlines
      SJO 1:26 AM
      6h 34m
      Nonstop
      LAX 6:00 AM
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Nov 20 | Alaska Airlines
      €532 €783
      32% off
      32% off
      €783 €532
    • LAX 12:57 AM
      17h 42m
      1 stop
      SJO 8:39 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 15 | United Airlines
      SJO 8:45 AM
      16h 59m
      1 stop
      LAX 11:44 PM
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Nov 20 | United Airlines
      €529 €783
      32% off
      32% off
      €783 €529
    • LAX 4:30 PM
      19h 16m
      1 stop
      SJO 1:46 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 14 | American Airlines
      SJO 1:50 AM
      6h 34m
      Nonstop
      LAX 6:24 AM
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Sat, Nov 21 | Alaska Airlines
      €535 €783
      32% off
      32% off
      €783 €535
    • LAX 6:49 PM
      16h 57m
      1 stop
      SJO 1:46 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 15 | American Airlines
      SJO 2:25 PM
      11h 19m
      1 stop
      LAX 11:44 PM
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Nov 20 | United Airlines
      €542
      31% off
      €783 €542
    • LAX 6:53 PM
      17h 53m
      1 stop
      SJO 1:46 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | American Airlines
      SJO 2:46 PM
      11h 8m
      1 stop
      LAX 11:54 PM
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 5 | American Airlines
      €547
      30% off
      €783 €547
    • LAX 11:58 PM
      11h 48m
      1 stop
      SJO 1:46 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 7 | American Airlines
      SJO 2:01 PM
      10h 38m
      1 stop
      LAX 10:39 PM
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Nov 13 | American Airlines
      €547
      30% off
      €783 €547
    • LAX 12:57 AM
      10h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 12:22 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | United Airlines
      SJO 2:10 PM
      8h 50m
      1 stop
      LAX 9:00 PM
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 5 |
      €547
      30% off
      €783 €547
    • LAX 3:17 PM
      5h 48m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:05 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 15 | Alaska Airlines
      SJO 8:45 AM
      16h 59m
      1 stop
      LAX 11:44 PM
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Fri, Nov 20 | United Airlines
      €548
      30% off
      €783 €548
    • LAX 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 2:00 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      SJO 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      LAX 4:00 PM
      San Jose - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 3:50 PM
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:57 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | Alaska Airlines
      €204 €362
      44% off
      44% off
      €362 €204
    • LAX 1:50 PM
      7h 25m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:15 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | avianca
      €212 €362
      41% off
      41% off
      €362 €212
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      €246 €580
      57% off
      57% off
      €580 €246
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      €250
      31% off
      €362 €250
    • LAX 11:27 PM
      5h 48m
      Nonstop
      SJO 7:15 AM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Dec 28 | Delta Air Lines
      €251
      56% off
      €580 €251
    • LAX 4:59 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 12:40 AM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      €253
      30% off
      €362 €253
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | Alaska Airlines
      €253
      30% off
      €362 €253
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      €253
      69% off
      €816 €253
    • LAX 3:17 PM
      5h 48m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:05 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 15 | Alaska Airlines
      €255
      56% off
      €580 €255
    • LAX 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 2:00 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      €246 €580
      57% off
      57% off
      €580 €246
    • LAX 11:27 PM
      5h 48m
      Nonstop
      SJO 7:15 AM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Dec 28 | Delta Air Lines
      €251 €580
      56% off
      56% off
      €580 €251
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | Alaska Airlines
      €253 €580
      56% off
      56% off
      €580 €253
    • LAX 3:17 PM
      5h 48m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:05 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 15 | Alaska Airlines
      €255
      56% off
      €580 €255
    • LAX 1:38 PM
      5h 53m
      Nonstop
      SJO 8:31 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
      €265
      54% off
      €580 €265
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 24 | Alaska Airlines
      €286
      51% off
      €580 €286
    • LAX 3:17 PM
      5h 48m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:05 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 11 | Alaska Airlines
      €295
      49% off
      €580 €295
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 28 | Alaska Airlines
      €298
      49% off
      €580 €298
    • LAX 10:42 PM
      5h 43m
      Nonstop
      SJO 6:25 AM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | United Airlines
      €304
      48% off
      €580 €304
    • LAX 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 2:00 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LAX 12:37 PM
      5h 53m
      Nonstop
      SJO 7:30 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | Alaska Airlines
      €281 €466
      40% off
      40% off
      €466 €281
    • LAX 12:37 PM
      5h 53m
      Nonstop
      SJO 7:30 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Oct 30 | Alaska Airlines
      €307 €466
      34% off
      34% off
      €466 €307
    • LAX 10:10 AM
      8h 27m
      1 stop
      SJO 7:37 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Oct 24 | United Airlines
      €286 €466
      39% off
      39% off
      €466 €286
    • LAX 11:59 PM
      9h 26m
      1 stop
      SJO 10:25 AM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Oct 28 | United Airlines
      €321
      31% off
      €466 €321
    • LAX 12:57 AM
      8h 28m
      1 stop
      SJO 10:25 AM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Thu, Oct 29 | United Airlines
      €325
      30% off
      €466 €325
    • LAX 10:15 AM
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      SJO 7:39 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Oct 30 | United Airlines
      €326
      30% off
      €466 €326
    • LAX 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 2:00 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      €246 €580
      57% off
      57% off
      €580 €246
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | Alaska Airlines
      €250 €362
      31% off
      31% off
      €362 €250
    • LAX 4:59 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 12:40 AM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      €253 €362
      30% off
      30% off
      €362 €253
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | Alaska Airlines
      €253
      30% off
      €362 €253
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | Alaska Airlines
      €253
      69% off
      €816 €253
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Tue, Nov 24 | Alaska Airlines
      €286
      51% off
      €580 €286
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Mon, Nov 23 | Alaska Airlines
      €286
      65% off
      €816 €286
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sat, Nov 28 | Alaska Airlines
      €298
      49% off
      €580 €298
    • LAX 4:10 PM
      5h 41m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:51 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Wed, Nov 25 | American Airlines
      €327
      60% off
      €816 €327
    • LAX 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 2:00 PM
      Los Angeles - San Jose | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Los Angeles to San Jose are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, the best time to book is in October, with an average price of €188. Try to avoid July, when prices are highest, averaging around €419.

€419
€304
€188
€73
  • €188
    Oct
  • €218
    Nov
  • €302
    Dec
  • €215
    Jan
  • €223
    Feb
  • €215
    Mar
  • €236
    Apr
  • €219
    May
  • €326
    Jun
  • €419
    Jul
  • €275
    Aug
  • €349
    Sep

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, October is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, with an average price of €308. In contrast, August is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching €749.

€749
€529
€308
€88
  • €308
    Oct
  • €364
    Nov
  • €572
    Dec
  • €442
    Jan
  • €570
    Feb
  • €508
    Mar
  • €479
    Apr
  • €471
    May
  • €594
    Jun
  • €712
    Jul
  • €749
    Aug
  • €695
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is usually Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

€312
€274
€235
€197
    Cheapest
  • €269
    Mon
  • €254
    Tue
  • €252
    Wed
  • €279
    Thu
  • €276
    Fri
  • €235
    Sat
  • €312
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is Alaska Airlines (from €191) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Alaska Airlines
From €191
American Airlines
From €206
avianca
From €212
United Airlines
From €226
Frontier Airlines
From €232
Jetblue Airways
From €234
Volaris
From €272
Delta Air Lines
From €290
Viva
From €293

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What is the flight schedule from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Los Angeles to San Jose and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AS1352

    Los Angeles International Airport

    12:37 PM

    LAX

    5h 53m

    7:30 PM

    SJO

    - - T W T F S
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  2. AV641

    Los Angeles International Airport

    1:40 PM

    LAX

    7h 35m

    11:15 PM

    SJO

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AV529

    Los Angeles International Airport

    11:15 PM

    LAX

    5h

    Nonstop

    6:15 AM

    SAL

    S M T W - F S
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  4. AV319

    El Salvador International Airport

    7:30 AM

    SAL

    1h 15m

    Nonstop

    8:45 AM

    SJO

    S M - W - F S

  5. B61400

    Los Angeles International Airport

    9:59 PM

    LAX

    4h 56m

    Nonstop

    5:55 AM

    FLL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. B6039

    Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

    12:00 PM

    FLL

    2h 57m

    Nonstop

    12:57 PM

    SJO

    S M T W T F S

  7. UA2377

    Los Angeles International Airport

    4:10 PM

    LAX

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    9:25 PM

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
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  8. UA2448

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    7:28 AM

    IAH

    3h 43m

    Nonstop

    10:11 AM

    SJO

    S - - W - - S

  9. UA580

    Los Angeles International Airport

    11:59 PM

    LAX

    2h 14m

    Nonstop

    4:13 AM

    IAH

    S M T W - - S
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  10. UA1280

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    4:58 PM

    IAH

    2h 39m

    Nonstop

    7:37 PM

    SJO

    S M T W T F S

  11. UA2377

    Los Angeles International Airport

    4:10 PM

    LAX

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    9:25 PM

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
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  12. UA1096

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    9:38 AM

    IAH

    3h 44m

    Nonstop

    1:22 PM

    SJO

    S M T W T F S

  13. F93292

    Los Angeles International Airport

    10:05 AM

    LAX

    1h 13m

    Nonstop

    11:18 AM

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
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  14. DL417

    Harry Reid International Airport

    10:10 PM

    LAS

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    5:05 AM

    ATL

    S M T W T F S

  15. DL1937

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    9:50 AM

    ATL

    3h

    Nonstop

    11:50 AM

    SJO

    S M T W T F S

  16. VB623

    Los Angeles International Airport

    12:35 AM

    LAX

    2h 59m

    Nonstop

    4:34 AM

    MTY

    - M - W - F S
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  17. VB704

    Monterrey International Airport

    9:55 PM

    MTY

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    1:30 AM

    SJO

    S - - W - - -

  18. F94346

    Los Angeles International Airport

    11:42 AM

    LAX

    2h 29m

    Nonstop

    3:11 PM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  19. AA3285

    Denver International Airport

    6:26 AM

    DEN

    2h 9m

    Nonstop

    9:35 AM

    DFW

    S M T W T F S

  20. AA1053

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    9:48 AM

    DFW

    4h 9m

    Nonstop

    12:57 PM

    SJO

    S M T W T F S
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About Los Angeles International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport

Learn about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 4,387.07 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €204
Cheapest return ticket price €529

FAQs for Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport takes about 8 hours 27 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
  • The earliest flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport departs at 08:53, and the last departs at 14:40, with about 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €725 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport to downtown is about 15 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is Tobias Bolaños International Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Volaris Costa Rica is a very popular airline operating an average of 3389 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport currently start from €204, and round-trip fares start from €529. The current lowest fare is a Alaska Airlines flight departing on Thu, Nov 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Volaris Costa Rica, Alaska Airlines and avianca operate direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, with an average flight time of 9 hours 7 minutes, and around 13 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is €406. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Volaris Costa Rica are the most popular budget airlines flying from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, with one-way fares starting from €204. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport operates around 13 weekly flights, mainly by Volaris Costa Rica, Alaska Airlines and avianca. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Los Angeles International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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