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$150+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — LAX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Luis Obispo County to Los Angeles are usually found in August or September, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$150
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$246

Good round-trip deal

$343 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
From San Luis Obispo County to Los Angeles
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/44:43 pmSBP - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/182:50 pmLAX - SBP
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$179
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/293:31 pmSBP - LAX
1 stop3h 43mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/1410:50 pmLAX - SBP
1 stop16h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$234

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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San Luis Obispo

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 8/4

4:43 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/18

2:50 pm-3:51 pm

Nonstop1h 01m

$179

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 8/12

3:45 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops25h 47m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/13

10:35 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$297

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 9/4

8:35 am-12:24 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

8:52 am-4:17 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$496

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 8/16

6:07 am-11:58 am

2 stops5h 51m

$150

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 7/23

4:43 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$204

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Deals found on 7/2

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 3, 2025.

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 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 June 29, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

The most flights from SBP to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Luis Obispo to 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 15m is how long a flight from San Luis Obispo to 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 flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Alaska Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 (93%), United Airlines (93%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (San Luis Obispo County - Los Angeles) can be booked for $179 on average our data indicates $816 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$169Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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