Cheap Flights from California (CA) to San Diego, CA from $63 - Find Tickets & Airfare Deals at Cheapflights.com

How to find the cheapest flight from
California to San Diego (SAN)

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to San Diego?

To save on the cost of your flight from California to San Diego, book at least 33 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 19% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $86 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $107.

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

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Diego from California. Prices for May average $98 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $58. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a May flight can save you 22% on your journey compared to booking in May

One-way flights to San Diego from California

The cheapest one-way flights from California to San Diego

8:24 am - 11:33 am

Delta

1 Stop

3h 09m

SMF - SAN

$63

Delta

2:00 am - 6:34 am

Spirit Airlines

1 Stop

4h 34m

OAK - SAN

$64

FlightNetwork

4:38 am - 5:55 am

Allegiant Air

Nonstop

1h 17m

SCK - SAN

$65

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Flight FAQs

From California to San Diego

Are flight prices decreasing from California to San Diego due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both California and San Diego for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Can I find flights from California to San Diego for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from California to San Diego for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Allegiant Air for just $72, but on average you can expect to pay $90.

Are there nonstop flights from California to San Diego for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from California to San Diego under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to San Diego is less than $122.

Are there last-minute flights available from California to San Diego for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from California to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $200.

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from California to San Diego was viewed by 59 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to San Diego?

Train, Bus and Endeavor Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from California to San Diego.

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

The most popular route from California to San Diego is San Francisco - San Diego. You may also consider Oakland - San Diego or Sacramento Intl - San Diego.

What are the cheapest Flights from California to San Diego?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $34. While the most popular route (San Francisco - San Diego) can be booked for $97 on average our data indicates $199 when flying from California to San Diego