San Diego

$37+ Cheap flights from California to San Diego (SAN)

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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAN
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheap flight deals from California to San Diego

Cheapest flights from California to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 9, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1111:48 am
LAS
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 25m
Frontier
Mon 3/169:58 pm
SAN
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$65
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2411:48 am
LAS
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 25m
Frontier
Wed 3/252:08 pm
SAN
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/7$66
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/211:55 am
LAS
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 22m
Frontier
Sat 5/166:35 pm
SAN
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$70
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/264:11 pm
LAS
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 27m
Frontier
Mon 4/68:54 pm
SAN
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$72
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2811:55 am
LAS
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 22m
Frontier
Tue 5/192:47 pm
SAN
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$73
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/26:47 pm
LAS
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 20m
Frontier
Sun 4/59:56 pm
SAN
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$75
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/264:11 pm
LAS
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 27m
Frontier
Tue 3/312:08 pm
SAN
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$76
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/264:11 pm
LAS
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 27m
Frontier
Mon 3/309:58 pm
SAN
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$77
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2211:55 am
LAS
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 22m
Frontier
Wed 4/292:12 pm
SAN
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$78
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/174:23 pm
LAS
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 29m
Frontier
Sat 4/182:12 pm
SAN
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$79
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/272:48 pm
LAS
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 25m
Frontier
Mon 3/309:58 pm
SAN
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$80
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/124:11 pm
LAS
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 27m
Frontier
Mon 3/239:58 pm
SAN
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$81

Find flight deals from California to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated March 9, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$65
(Super.com)

One-way from

$37
(Kiwi.com)

Good round-trip deal

$157 or less

Good one-way deal

$123 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to San Diego 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 March 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

7:55 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 25m

San Diego

Wed 4/8

6:30 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$117

FresnoSan Diego

FAT - SAN

FATSAN

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 4/29

10:30 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

San Diego

Wed 4/29

8:20 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$127

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Sat 4/11

4:20 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Diego

Mon 4/13

4:30 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$137

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Wed 4/1

3:10 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops6h 05m

San Diego

Sun 4/5

6:45 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$142

FresnoSan Diego

FAT - SAN

FATSAN

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/21

5:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop3h 30m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

6:45 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$147

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Thu 4/9

6:20 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$147

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

3:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops6h 10m

San Diego

Mon 4/27

6:20 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$152

San JoseSan Diego

SJC - SAN

SJCSAN

San Jose

Fri 4/17

7:50 am-11:10 am

1 stop3h 20m

San Diego

Mon 4/20

6:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$152

Las VegasSan Diego

LAS - SAN

LASSAN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/25

6:08 am-9:07 am

1 stop2h 59m

San Diego

Mon 3/30

7:35 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop3h 37m

$157

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-9:24 am

1 stop3h 24m

San Diego

Wed 5/20

9:50 am-3:58 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$157

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Best time to book a flight from California to San Diego

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Diego (average of $33). Flying from California to San Diego in February is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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 CA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from California to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 9, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to San Diego. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to San Diego flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from California to San Diego. 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 March 9, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to SAN are scheduled on a Sunday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 9, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from California to San Diego have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from California?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to San Diego. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

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

  • How long is the flight from California to San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to San Diego in 1h 25m. Fly via Southwest, Alaska Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 446 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 to fly from California to San Diego one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $22. Frontier flights start at $29 while deals on United Airlines start at $36 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to San Diego?

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

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Lufthansa (89%), Copa Airlines (88%), Scandinavian Airlines( 88%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from California to San Diego is $179. On average you can expect to pay $299. The most popular route, (San Francisco - San Diego), can usually be booked for $76.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Diego (average of $33). Flying from California to San Diego in February is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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 9 airlines flying from California to San Diego

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to San Diego. 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 March 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$34Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$37Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$38Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$53Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$74Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$77Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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