$51+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Los Angeles (SAN - LAX)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — LAX
Feb 27 — Mar 61
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Los Angeles
Cheapest flights from San Diego to Los AngelesExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:20 pm
SAN
- LAX
1 stop19h 25m
Frontier
Mon 3/29:21 pm
LAX
- SAN
1 stop23h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26![Frontier logo]()
$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/248:00 am
SAN
- LAX
1 stop7h 45m
Frontier
Tue 3/36:20 am
LAX
- SAN
1 stop15h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28![Frontier logo]()
$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/232:05 pm
SAN
- LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/29:21 pm
LAX
- SAN
1 stop23h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/169:19 am
SAN
- LAX
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Wed 4/223:27 pm
LAX
- SAN
1 stop22h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/18:20 pm
SAN
- LAX
1 stop10h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/59:12 am
LAX
- SAN
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/173:16 pm
SAN
- LAX
1 stop6h 14m
Frontier
Thu 4/210:49 pm
LAX
- SAN
1 stop8h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25![Frontier logo]()
$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/92:52 pm
SAN
- LAX
1 stop22h 33m
Frontier
Thu 2/129:16 pm
LAX
- SAN
1 stop22h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26![Frontier logo]()
$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:25 am
SAN
- LAX
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Sun 2/229:21 pm
LAX
- SAN
1 stop18h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27![Frontier logo]()
$132
Find flight deals from San Diego to Los Angeles
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 28, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $105 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $51 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $249 |
Good round-trip deal | $448 or less |
Good one-way deal | $229 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Los Angeles that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Mon 2/23
2:05 pm-8:15 am
1 stop18h 10m
Los Angeles
Mon 3/2
9:21 pm-8:24 pm
1 stop23h 03m
$113
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Tue 2/24
8:00 am-3:45 pm
1 stop7h 45m
Los Angeles
Tue 3/3
1:51 pm-9:41 pm
1 stop7h 50m
$116
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Sun 3/1
8:20 pm-7:06 am
1 stop10h 46m
Los Angeles
Thu 3/5
9:12 am-3:17 pm
1 stop6h 05m
$126
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Thu 2/19
6:25 am-4:54 pm
1 stop10h 29m
Los Angeles
Sun 2/22
9:21 pm-4:04 pm
1 stop18h 43m
$132
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Mon 2/23
4:49 pm-1:25 pm
2 stops20h 36m
Los Angeles
Mon 3/2
9:21 pm-8:24 pm
1 stop23h 03m
$139
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Tue 3/10
6:25 am-9:30 pm
2 stops15h 05m
Los Angeles
Tue 3/17
10:15 pm-2:31 pm
1 stop16h 16m
$139
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Sun 2/15
8:10 pm-8:15 am
2 stops36h 05m
Los Angeles
Fri 2/20
9:21 pm-7:53 pm
1 stop22h 32m
$171
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Fri 3/27
4:15 pm-9:30 pm
1 stop5h 15m
Los Angeles
Sun 3/29
10:15 pm-3:44 pm
1 stop17h 29m
$172
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Mon 7/6
10:10 pm-3:25 pm
1 stop17h 15m
$145
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Sun 5/24
3:17 pm-9:00 pm
1 stop5h 43m
$151
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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Los Angeles
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Los Angeles in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.
The best time to book flights from San Diego to Los Angeles is 29 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles (average of $104). Flying from San Diego to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $179). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to LAX?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 28, 2026.
When flying from San Diego to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated January 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Los Angeles, such as Delta, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$89 | Average$131 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$179 | Average$239 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$179 | Average$189 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |