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$178+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles (SBP - 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — LAX
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2310:52 am
SBP
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 8/309:09 am
LAX
-
SBP
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/222:00 pm
SBP
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 9/49:09 am
LAX
-
SBP
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/184:40 pm
SBP
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 23m
United Airlines
Fri 11/274:35 pm
LAX
-
SBP
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:00 am
SBP
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 8/124:20 pm
LAX
-
SBP
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/310:52 am
SBP
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 9/88:59 pm
LAX
-
SBP
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2010:52 am
SBP
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 8/236:45 pm
LAX
-
SBP
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/76:00 am
SBP
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 8/94:23 pm
LAX
-
SBP
Nonstop1h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/276:00 am
SBP
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 8/34:23 pm
LAX
-
SBP
Nonstop1h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$359
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/26:00 am
SBP
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 8/139:09 am
LAX
-
SBP
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$364

Find flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Luis Obispo (SBP) 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 July 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$178
(Priceline)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$354

Good round-trip deal

$419 or less

Good one-way deal

$233 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Luis Obispo 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 July 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 8/8

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/12

4:20 pm-5:22 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$279

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 9/25

7:11 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/28

9:00 am-10:07 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$319

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 8/20

10:52 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/23

6:45 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$319

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 9/3

10:52 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

8:59 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$319

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 10/31

7:08 am-8:29 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 11/4

4:35 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

$319

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 12/4

6:55 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop3h 41m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 12/5

6:45 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$339

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 8/17

8:33 pm-12:31 am

1 stop3h 58m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

6:45 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$339

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 9/18

8:33 pm-12:31 am

1 stop3h 58m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

10:35 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$339

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 9/8

2:10 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/29

11:25 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$359
Cheapest one-way

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 8/18

6:04 am-3:22 pm

2 stops9h 18m

$178

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Compare providers for flights from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Los Angeles in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-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 Luis Obispo-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Luis Obispo-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-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 Luis Obispo-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from San Luis Obispo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles (average of $239). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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 SBP to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Luis Obispo 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 July 29, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 July 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Los Angeles from San Luis Obispo County. Booking flights from County (SBP) to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to Los Angeles from 1 airline. 1h 10m is how long a flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles Los Angeles will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles flight route?

    The San Luis Obispo County to Los Angeles Los Angeles flight path was viewed by 8 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles in about 1h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 155 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles round-trip from $179. You may be able to fly from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles for 49% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles on time: Lufthansa (100%), SkyWest Airlines (98%), United Airlines (98%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $168. While the most popular route (San Luis Obispo County - Los Angeles Los Angeles) can be booked for $249 on average, our data indicates $489 when flying from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles (average of $239). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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.

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Top airline flying from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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