Cheap flights from San Diego to Los Angeles (SAN - LAX) from $28

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SAN — LAX
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from San Diego to Los Angeles are usually found in January or February, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

All the information you need to plan the best SAN to LAX flight in 2023: compare San Diego to Los Angeles flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Los Angeles.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$217

One-way from

$28
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 24% potential price drop
From San Diego to Los Angeles
One-way flight from San Diego to Los Angeles

SAN - LAX

Price

$217 - $495

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

LAX

Rainfall

0 - 3.4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Los Angeles?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Find a great deal and save up to 58% by booking at least 26 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Diego to Los Angeles within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $179.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Los Angeles from San Diego. Prices for January average $177 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $41. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a January flight can save you 18% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles (SAN - LAX)?

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Delta flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

Consider these cheap Delta flights we've found departing from San Diego to Los Angeles. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Diego to Los Angeles

Have a look at some of the cheapest available United Airlines flights departing from San Diego and landing in Los Angeles. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.

Cheap San Diego to Los Angeles flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SAN to LAX flights for September, October
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Los Angeles in 2023 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.

San Diego to Los Angeles 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Los Angeles from San Diego found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Los Angeles from San Diego

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San Diego to Los Angeles flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to Los Angeles from San Diego, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Los Angeles from San Diego

The cheapest one-way flights from San Diego to Los Angeles
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Diego to Los Angeles. Users can also find round-trip San Diego to Los Angeles flights by using the search form above.

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San Diego

Wed 10/4

1 stop6h 04m

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Tue 10/10

1 stop11h 08m

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San Diego

Thu 10/12

1 stop4h 31m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/21

1 stop4h 04m

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San Diego

Tue 10/31

1 stop12h 19m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/1

1 stop4h 17m

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San Diego

Wed 10/4

1 stop5h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/10

2 stops18h 55m

San DiegoLos Angeles

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San Diego

Thu 10/12

1 stop8h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/20

1 stop11h 39m

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San Diego

Wed 11/15

1 stop5h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/2

1 stop6h 53m

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Sat 10/14

Nonstop1h 14m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/21

Nonstop1h 03m

San DiegoLos Angeles

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San Diego

Wed 10/4

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/10

Nonstop0h 57m

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SANLAX

San Diego

Sat 10/21

2 stops12h 58m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/31

2 stops17h 17m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines from San Diego to Los Angeles. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Diego to Los Angeles flights.

What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Los Angeles from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 27 daily flights to Los Angeles from 3 different airlines. 1h 00m is how long a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Can I find flights from San Diego to Los Angeles for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Los Angeles for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $69, but on average you can expect to pay $107.

Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Los Angeles for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 16 direct flights from San Diego to Los Angeles under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Diego to Los Angeles is less than $213.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Los Angeles for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Diego to Los Angeles within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this San Diego to Los Angeles flight route?

How many flights depart from San Diego to Los Angeles on average per day?

25 flight departures from San Diego to Los Angeles per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 24% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 8% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 68% of flight departures

How long is the flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?

There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Los Angeles in 1h 04m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 109 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Los Angeles round-trip?

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($69), Delta ($138), and United Airlines ($148) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Los Angeles. Spirit Airlines is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Los Angeles?

What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LATAM Airlines (97%), WestJet (95%), China Southern( 95%).

What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Los Angeles?

On average you can expect to pay $1,123 for a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $133 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $69.

What does SAN to LAX mean?

SAN stands for San Diego Airport, while LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for San Diego to Los Angeles

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Los Angeles

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Diego to Los Angeles choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$128Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$129Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from San Diego to Los Angeles

See what time of day planes typically take off from San Diego to Los Angeles
29%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
34%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
25%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
12%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
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Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Los Angeles

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Diego to Los Angeles
Sunday28daily flights
Monday32daily flights
Tuesday28daily flights
Wednesday26daily flights
Thursday27daily flights
Friday25daily flights
Saturday25daily flights
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