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$42+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego (LAX - SAN)
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LAX — SAN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from | $86 (Cheapflightsfares) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $42 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $205 |
Good round-trip deal | $194 or less |
Good one-way deal | $203 or less |
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.
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Fri 9/269:36 amLAX - SAN
1 stop12h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/276:15 amSAN - LAX
1 stop12h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$86
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 9/247:50 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop11h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/271:35 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop10h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$92
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:15 amLAX - SAN
1 stop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/266:15 amSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$98
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/17:50 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop3h 44mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/26:15 amSAN - LAX
1 stop12h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$104
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Sat 9/277:50 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop3h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/288:25 amSAN - LAX
1 stop10h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Mon 9/228:55 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop15h 36mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/256:15 amSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$106
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:50 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop11h 39mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/36:15 amSAN - LAX
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/307:50 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop11h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/62:52 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:50 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop3h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/158:00 amSAN - LAX
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:15 amLAX - SAN
1 stop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/158:00 amSAN - LAX
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/259:23 amLAX - SAN
1 stop25h 33mFrontier
Sat 11/12:13 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop5h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$117
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to San Diego that are best for you.
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LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Wed 10/1
7:50 pm-11:34 pm
1 stop3h 44m
San Diego
Thu 10/2
6:15 am-6:55 pm
1 stop12h 40m
$104
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LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Mon 9/29
9:36 am-10:26 pm
1 stop12h 50m
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8:00 am-9:25 pm
1 stop13h 25m
$121
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
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Wed 10/15
3:48 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop5h 32m
San Diego
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11:51 am-1:32 pm
1 stop25h 41m
$136
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LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Fri 9/26
9:36 am-10:26 pm
1 stop12h 50m
San Diego
Sat 9/27
1:35 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop10h 21m
$155
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Thu 10/2
6:12 pm-7:06 pm
Nonstop0h 54m
San Diego
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9:59 am-11:14 am
Nonstop1h 15m
$179
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Sat 10/25
9:17 am-10:27 am
Nonstop1h 10m
San Diego
Sun 10/26
6:15 am-7:18 am
Nonstop1h 03m
$179
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Fri 10/31
10:10 pm-11:06 pm
Nonstop0h 56m
San Diego
Sun 11/2
10:00 am-11:14 am
Nonstop1h 14m
$179
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Thu 10/23
10:10 pm-11:06 pm
Nonstop0h 56m
San Diego
Mon 10/27
7:48 pm-9:03 pm
Nonstop1h 15m
$179
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Fri 10/10
10:10 pm-11:06 pm
Nonstop0h 56m
San Diego
Sat 10/11
6:20 am-7:35 am
Nonstop1h 15m
$179
Los AngelesSan Diego
LAX - SAN
LAXSAN
Los Angeles
Tue 9/30
6:12 pm-7:06 pm
Nonstop0h 54m
San Diego
Sun 10/19
7:48 pm-9:03 pm
Nonstop1h 15m
$179
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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Diego. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego, you should look to book at least 63 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 Los Angeles to San Diego?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to San Diego. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Los Angeles to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$69 | Average$99 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
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| Cheapest$179 | Average$245 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |