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$42+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Riverside, CA

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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — LAX
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
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 July 24, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 8/1810:00 am
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop11h 54m
Frontier
Thu 8/206:55 am
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop13h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$87
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/1910:00 am
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop11h 54m
Frontier
Wed 8/267:07 pm
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$97
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 9/159:57 am
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop5h 18m
Frontier
Thu 9/173:15 pm
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop5h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 10/307:24 pm
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop21h 19m
Frontier
Wed 11/119:56 pm
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop12h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 8/206:25 am
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop8h 55m
Frontier
Thu 8/276:55 am
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop13h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/119:57 am
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop5h 18m
Frontier
Mon 9/147:43 pm
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop23h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/123:03 pm
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop18h 27m
Frontier
Wed 8/266:55 am
LAX
-
SAN
2 stops13h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$112

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 July 24, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$87
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$42
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$299
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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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Riverside that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Mon 8/31

3:43 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/30

1:59 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$183

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Mon 8/17

3:00 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

6:20 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$199

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Fri 8/21

2:24 pm-3:27 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/23

10:35 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$199

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Wed 8/19

6:15 am-7:36 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/26

2:11 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$199
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Thu 8/20

5:00 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/27

4:30 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

$199

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Thu 8/13

3:00 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/16

9:10 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$199

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Fri 9/11

5:00 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

7:06 pm-8:02 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

$199

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Mon 9/21

6:15 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/26

9:10 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$199

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Tue 8/18

5:00 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

10:35 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$199

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Mon 8/31

10:55 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/30

9:10 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$199

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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

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 July 24, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Riverside is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Riverside

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Riverside. 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 24, 2026.

The most flights from SAN to R1V are scheduled on a Wednesday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Riverside?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Diego to Riverside flights typically cost between $212 and $334 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $87 on Frontier (Aug 18-Aug 20).

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 July 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Riverside flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings 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 July 24, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United 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
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

SAN - ATL

We got returned to the gate because of a disruptive passenger and didn’t take off until 45 minutes later than scheduled but landed only 15 minutes late. All handled well.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

SAN - ATL

We got returned to the gate because of a disruptive passenger and didn’t take off until 45 minutes later than scheduled but landed only 15 minutes late. All handled well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

SAN - ATL

We got returned to the gate because of a disruptive passenger and didn’t take off until 45 minutes later than scheduled but landed only 15 minutes late. All handled well.

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 43 daily outbound flights to Riverside from 2 different airlines.

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

    The San Diego to Riverside flight path was viewed by 121 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 03m. Airlines will cover a distance of 109 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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: Austrian Airlines (95%), China Eastern (95%), Lufthansa( 95%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $94. While the most popular route (San Diego - Los Angeles) can be booked for $199 on average, our data indicates $1,841 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Riverside

Discover the top 2 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 July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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