Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego (LAX - SAN)
The best prices from Los Angeles to San Diego are usually found in April or May, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday
How to find the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San Diego
All the information you need to plan the best LAX to SAN flight in 2022: compare Los Angeles to San Diego flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Diego.
LAX - SAN Price | $129 - $209 |
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SAN Temperature | 57.2 - 71.6 °F |
SAN Rainfall | 0 - 2.3 inches |
| Popular in | September | High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | April | Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $129 | From Los Angeles to San Diego |
| One-way from | $89 | One-way flight from Los Angeles to San Diego |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to San Diego?
Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 50% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?
Find a great deal and save up to 60% by booking at least 43 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Los Angeles to San Diego within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $173.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to San Diego from Los Angeles average $154. You can even find prices in April for less than $154, as users have found deals to San Diego from as low as $75. The month of September appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Diego from Los Angeles. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 36%.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego (LAX - SAN)?
It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego in May, June 2022
The best prices found for LAX to SAN flights for May, June
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Los Angeles to San Diego 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to San Diego from Los Angeles found for this year
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Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San Diego
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Cheap Delta flights from Los Angeles to San Diego
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Non-stop flights to San Diego from Los Angeles
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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to San Diego
Late deals on return flights to San Diego from Los Angeles, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to San Diego from Los Angeles
The cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles to San Diego
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Los Angeles to San Diego flights.
What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego?
If you wish to fly to San Diego from Los Angeles, then you need to book flights from Los Angeles to San Diego. There are 20 flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego (SAN) per day to choose from. Flights to San Diego from Los Angeles are available from 8 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 0h 49m is how long a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to San Diego typically takes.
Which airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Diego have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of the carriers operating flights from Los Angeles to San Diego that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are United Airlines, Delta, and Train. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
Can I find flights from Los Angeles to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to San Diego for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $131, but on average you can expect to pay $163.
Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is less than $200.
Are there last-minute flights available from Los Angeles to San Diego for under $200?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Los Angeles to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $200.
What days are nonstop flights available from Los Angeles to San Diego?
You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Monday, Friday, Saturday.
How popular is this Los Angeles to San Diego flight route?
The Los Angeles to San Diego flight path was viewed by 58 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San Diego on average per day?
3 flight departures from Los Angeles to San Diego per day on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 33% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 67% of flight departures
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?
A quick flight from Los Angeles to San Diego can take about 51m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $131. There are 109 mi between Los Angeles and San Diego. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Diego round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Los Angeles to San Diego round-trip from $131. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $138, and United Airlines, from $154. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $64 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $83 and Delta from $89 one-way.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The most popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Diego are Train, Bus and Major Airline. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San Diego are China Southern (100%), Air New Zealand (94%) and Air China (89%).
What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?
On average you can expect to pay $337 for a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $70 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Diego) is currently priced at $138.
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Flights to San Diego from Los Angeles
Can I fly to San Diego from Los Angeles right now?
Most visitors from Los Angeles need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter San Diego.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Los Angeles must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to San Diego.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Los Angeles are not required to quarantine after entering San Diego.
Can I fly back to Los Angeles from San Diego?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Diego must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Los Angeles.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Diego are not required to quarantine after entering Los Angeles.
Alternative routes for Los Angeles to San Diego
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Top 3 airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Diego
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Los Angeles to San Diego choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Diego
See what time of day planes typically take off from Los Angeles to San Diego
| 1%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 39%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 33%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 27%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Diego
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Los Angeles to San Diego
| Sunday | 24daily flights |
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| Monday | 19daily flights |
| Tuesday | 21daily flights |
| Wednesday | 20daily flights |
| Thursday | 22daily flights |
| Friday | 21daily flights |
| Saturday | 15daily flights |