Plan to arrive at SAN at least two hours before your flight to avoid traffic and congestion.
$42+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Los Angeles (SAN - LAX)
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SAN — LAX
Oct 10 — Oct 171
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from | $86 (Priceline) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $42 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $189 |
Good round-trip deal | $399 or less |
Good one-way deal | $211 or less |
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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 September 10, 2025.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:15 amSAN - LAX
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/17:50 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop3h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/8![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$86
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/258:25 amSAN - LAX
1 stop5h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/277:50 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop3h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$92
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:15 amSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 41mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/299:36 amLAX - SAN
1 stop12h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$93
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:15 amSAN - LAX
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/299:36 amLAX - SAN
1 stop12h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$98
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:15 amSAN - LAX
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/269:36 amLAX - SAN
1 stop12h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$101
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:15 amSAN - LAX
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/257:50 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop3h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/8![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/205:28 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop20h 04mFrontier
Fri 10/317:29 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop23h 04mFrontier
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/105:28 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop20h 04mFrontier
Fri 10/176:47 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop17h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/78:00 amSAN - LAX
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/143:48 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop5h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/256:15 amSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/287:50 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop15h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$131
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Los Angeles that are best for you.
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SAN - LAX
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San Diego
Wed 10/15
8:00 am-7:53 pm
1 stop11h 53m
Los Angeles
Mon 10/20
9:23 am-4:32 pm
1 stop7h 09m
$141
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SAN - LAX
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Thu 10/2
6:15 am-10:56 am
1 stop4h 41m
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8:14 pm-11:17 pm
1 stop27h 03m
$146
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SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Tue 3/3
3:15 pm-8:06 pm
1 stop4h 51m
Los Angeles
Wed 3/4
8:00 am-11:43 am
1 stop3h 43m
$158
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SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Mon 11/3
7:48 pm-11:38 am
1 stop15h 50m
Los Angeles
Tue 11/18
11:35 am-8:40 am
1 stop21h 05m
$173
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Sat 10/18
7:48 pm-9:03 pm
Nonstop1h 15m
Los Angeles
Sun 10/19
8:20 am-9:20 am
Nonstop1h 00m
$179
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Tue 10/21
8:39 pm-9:53 pm
Nonstop1h 14m
Los Angeles
Tue 11/18
6:50 pm-7:52 pm
Nonstop1h 02m
$179
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Thu 10/2
9:59 am-11:14 am
Nonstop1h 15m
Los Angeles
Sun 10/5
10:04 pm-10:59 pm
Nonstop0h 55m
$179
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Sun 10/19
8:39 pm-9:53 pm
Nonstop1h 14m
Los Angeles
Fri 10/31
9:17 am-10:21 am
Nonstop1h 04m
$179
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Sat 10/25
7:48 pm-9:03 pm
Nonstop1h 15m
Los Angeles
Thu 10/30
2:26 pm-3:19 pm
Nonstop0h 53m
$179
San DiegoLos Angeles
SAN - LAX
SANLAX
San Diego
Fri 10/17
10:00 am-11:14 am
Nonstop1h 14m
Los Angeles
Mon 10/20
6:11 pm-7:08 pm
Nonstop0h 57m
$179
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The best time to book flights from San Diego to Los Angeles is 19 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from San Diego to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 10, 2025.
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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight in the afternoon.
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 September 7, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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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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 September 10, 2025.
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.
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.9
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$88 | Average$120 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$174 | Average$192 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$179 | Average$239 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |