Cheap flights from San Diego to Los Angeles (SAN - LAX)
The best prices from San Diego to Los Angeles are usually found in February or August, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Monday
How to find the cheapest flight from San Diego to Los Angeles
All the information you need to plan the best SAN to LAX flight in 2022: compare San Diego to Los Angeles flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Los Angeles.
SAN - LAX Price | $99 - $190 |
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LAX Temperature | 57.2 - 73.4 °F |
LAX Rainfall | 0 - 3.4 inches |
| Popular in | September | High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 30% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $99 | From San Diego to Los Angeles |
| One-way from | $95 | One-way flight from San Diego to Los Angeles |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Los Angeles?
It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Saturday, 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 52% by booking at least 37 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 $157.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles?
February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Los Angeles from San Diego. Prices for February average $142 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $70. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of September. Opting for a February flight can save you 33% on your journey compared to booking in September
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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.
Cheap flights from San Diego to Los Angeles in May, June 2022
The best prices found for SAN to LAX flights for May, June
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San Diego to Los Angeles 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Los Angeles from San Diego found for this year
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Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from San Diego to Los Angeles
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Cheap Delta flights from San Diego to Los Angeles
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Non-stop flights to Los Angeles from San Diego
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Last minute flights from San Diego to Los Angeles
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One-way flights to Los Angeles from San Diego
The cheapest one-way flights from San Diego to Los Angeles
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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 24 daily flights to Los Angeles from 10 different airlines. 0h 44m is how long a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles will take if you book a nonstop flight.
Which airlines flying from San Diego to Los Angeles have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of our airline partners flying from San Diego to Los Angeles have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. United Airlines, Bus, and Delta are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like United Airlines with this kind of flexibility.
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 $93, but on average you can expect to pay $141.
Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Los Angeles for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 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 $193.
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, Wednesday, Friday.
How popular is this San Diego to Los Angeles flight route?
Flights from San Diego to Los Angeles have been viewed 14 times in the past calendar month.
How many flights depart from San Diego to Los Angeles on average per day?
6 flight departures from San Diego to Los Angeles per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 17% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 33% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 50% 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 44m. 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 ($93), Delta ($138), and United Airlines ($153) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Los Angeles. Spirit Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Los Angeles one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $48. Users have also found prices from $89 and $95 on United Airlines and Allegiant Air, respectively.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Los Angeles?
When booking a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles, you may want to consider flying on Train, Bus or Major Airline as they are the most popular for this route.
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: Copa Airlines (98%), ANA (98%), KLM( 98%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Los Angeles?
On average you can expect to pay $266 for a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $86 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $131.
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Flights to Los Angeles from San Diego
Can I fly to Los Angeles from San Diego right now?
Most visitors from San Diego need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Los Angeles.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Diego must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Los Angeles.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Diego are not required to quarantine after entering Los Angeles.
Can I fly back to San Diego from Los Angeles?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Los Angeles must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to San Diego.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Los Angeles are not required to quarantine after entering San Diego.
Alternative routes for San Diego to Los Angeles
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Top 4 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.
Hourly flight availability from San Diego to Los Angeles
See what time of day planes typically take off from San Diego to Los Angeles
| 40%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 20%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 28%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 12%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
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
| Sunday | 23daily flights |
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| Monday | 25daily flights |
| Tuesday | 21daily flights |
| Wednesday | 26daily flights |
| Thursday | 23daily flights |
| Friday | 28daily flights |
| Saturday | 23daily flights |