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$60+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Riverside, CA

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SAN — LAX
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Riverside

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/2410:57 amSAN - LAX
1 stop25h 07mFrontier
Tue 1/207:00 amLAX - SAN
1 stop16h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$167
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/244:15 pmSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 04mDelta
Tue 1/209:55 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/16$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/2410:57 amSAN - LAX
1 stop25h 07mFrontier
Mon 1/195:40 pmLAX - SAN
2 stops29h 51mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2411:12 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/199:17 amLAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Wed 12/2410:57 amSAN - LAX
1 stop25h 07mFrontier
Wed 12/312:22 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop19h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/267:21 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop17h 07mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/299:20 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$221
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:20 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 10mDelta
Sat 12/279:46 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/13$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Wed 12/2410:57 amSAN - LAX
1 stop25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/259:20 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop15h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$227
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/246:15 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/286:55 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$239

Find flight deals from San Diego to Riverside

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Riverside flight deals. Data was last updated December 16, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$119
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$60
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$201
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Riverside 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 December 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Riverside that are best for you.

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San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Thu 1/15

9:12 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop20h 07m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

8:57 pm-10:24 am

1 stop13h 27m

$122

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Sat 1/10

9:44 am-8:19 am

1 stop22h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

9:46 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$129

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Fri 1/30

9:45 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop16h 17m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/6

9:31 am-8:50 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$131

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Tue 1/13

12:00 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop24h 24m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-11:31 pm

1 stop16h 31m

$133

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Tue 1/13

8:37 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

6:52 pm-7:54 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$149

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Wed 1/28

7:50 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

9:00 am-9:57 am

Nonstop0h 57m

$149

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Tue 1/13

10:37 am-11:53 am

Nonstop1h 16m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

12:40 pm-1:33 pm

Nonstop0h 53m

$149

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Sat 1/10

4:20 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

6:00 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop0h 53m

$164

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Mon 1/12

10:52 am-11:28 am

1 stop24h 36m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

8:32 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop26h 59m

$171

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Mon 2/9

10:45 am-12:01 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/27

10:15 pm-11:04 pm

Nonstop0h 49m

$179

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Riverside

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Riverside?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Riverside. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Riverside, you should look to book at least 29 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Riverside?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Riverside (average of $102). Flying from San Diego to Riverside in June is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 R1V?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Riverside is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Riverside?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Riverside. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Riverside flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. 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 Riverside. Reviews last updated December 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from San Diego to Riverside by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,188 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Riverside?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Riverside from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Riverside should be relatively easy as there are 25 daily outbound flights to Riverside from 3 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Riverside flight route?

    The San Diego to Riverside flight path was viewed by 159 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 Diego to Riverside?

    Departing from San Diego to Riverside will take you 1h 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 109 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Riverside one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Riverside are Spirit Airlines ($34), Alaska Airlines ($91), and United Airlines ($158).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Riverside?

    Before booking your flight to Riverside from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Eastern (93%), Austrian Airlines (91%), Copa Airlines( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Riverside?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $158. While the most popular route (San Diego - Los Angeles) can be booked for $129 on average, our data indicates $1,352 when flying from San Diego to Riverside.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Riverside that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Riverside flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Riverside?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Riverside?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Riverside 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 Diego to Riverside?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Riverside (average of $102). Flying from San Diego to Riverside in June is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Riverside

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Riverside. 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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