Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego (LAX - SAN) from $40

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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — SAN
Mar 23 — Mar 301

The best prices from Los Angeles to San Diego are usually found in July or August, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Round-trip from

$288

One-way from

$40
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop
From Los Angeles to San Diego
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 Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 111% 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 64% by booking at least 22 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 $185.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego?

The best pricing can be found in the month of July. Prices to San Diego from Los Angeles average $207. You can even find prices in July for less than $207, as users have found deals to San Diego from as low as $138. The month of June 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 19%.

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 evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between Los Angeles and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Spirit Airlines flights we've found from Los Angeles to San Diego. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Wed 4/172:30 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 29mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/2411:37 amSAN - LAX
1 stop7h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$59
Tue 4/1611:59 amLAX - SAN
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/236:26 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$65
Tue 4/167:10 amLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 45mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/168:00 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$66
Tue 4/162:32 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/238:00 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$74
Tue 4/167:10 amLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1711:37 amSAN - LAX
1 stop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$80
Sat 4/137:10 amLAX - SAN
1 stop5h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/168:00 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$82
Mon 4/157:36 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/168:00 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$92
Tue 4/97:46 amLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/1611:37 amSAN - LAX
1 stop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$94
Sat 4/133:28 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop3h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1711:37 amSAN - LAX
1 stop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$96

Cheap United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Los Angeles and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Los Angeles to San Diego. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Tue 4/98:35 amLAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1610:25 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/16$219
Fri 4/58:35 amLAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/128:47 pmSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$224
Tue 4/1610:40 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2310:16 amSAN - LAX
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$277
Fri 4/198:35 amLAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/204:30 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$278
Mon 4/154:50 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/268:47 pmSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/16$279
Sun 3/314:50 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/78:47 pmSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$284
Tue 4/1610:40 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2310:16 amSAN - LAX
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$295
Sat 3/2310:45 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/2810:35 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$389
Sun 3/248:39 amLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/316:49 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop12h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$528

Cheap Los Angeles to San Diego flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Los Angeles to San Diego specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 4/162:32 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/238:00 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$74
Tue 4/167:10 amLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1711:37 amSAN - LAX
1 stop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$80
Sat 4/137:10 amLAX - SAN
1 stop5h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/168:00 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$82
Tue 4/167:10 amLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2210:25 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop8h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$88
Mon 4/157:36 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/168:00 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$92
Tue 4/97:46 amLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/1611:37 amSAN - LAX
1 stop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$94
Sat 4/133:28 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop3h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1711:37 amSAN - LAX
1 stop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$96
Tue 4/162:32 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/176:40 amSAN - LAX
2 stops12h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$97
Sat 4/137:36 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop3h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/206:26 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop3h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$98

Los Angeles to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Los Angeles and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 4/162:32 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/238:00 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$74
Tue 4/167:10 amLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1711:37 amSAN - LAX
1 stop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$80
Sat 4/137:10 amLAX - SAN
1 stop5h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/168:00 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$82
Tue 4/167:10 amLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2210:25 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop8h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$88
Mon 4/157:36 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/168:00 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$92
Tue 4/97:46 amLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/1611:37 amSAN - LAX
1 stop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$94
Sat 4/133:28 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop3h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1711:37 amSAN - LAX
1 stop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$96
Tue 4/162:32 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/176:40 amSAN - LAX
2 stops12h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$97
Sat 4/137:36 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop3h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/206:26 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop3h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$98

Non-stop flights to San Diego from Los Angeles

Discover non-stop flight options from Los Angeles to San Diego. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the direct flights traveling from Los Angeles to San Diego in the near future. Users seeking other options on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego should update the search form at the top of the page.
Tue 4/169:59 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 02mDelta
Tue 4/236:20 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/18$159
Fri 3/294:21 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 52mDelta
Sun 3/316:15 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/17$174
Thu 3/289:01 amLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 56mDelta
Sat 3/306:15 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/17$179
Sat 4/134:30 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 53mDelta
Mon 4/156:05 pmSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 02mDelta
Deal found 3/17$189
Fri 3/294:21 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 52mDelta
Fri 4/511:00 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/17$199
Fri 3/229:59 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 54mDelta
Sat 3/306:15 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/17$214
Fri 3/229:01 amLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 56mDelta
Sun 3/316:15 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/18$219
Fri 4/58:35 amLAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/128:47 pmSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$224
Fri 3/229:01 amLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 56mDelta
Sat 3/236:15 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/17$259

Los Angeles to San Diego flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Los Angeles to San Diego for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Los Angeles to San Diego should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Tue 3/266:45 amLAX - SAN
1 stop5h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/276:15 amSAN - LAX
1 stop6h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$118
Mon 3/256:45 amLAX - SAN
1 stop5h 09mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/255:20 pmSAN - LAX
2 stops14h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$139
Mon 3/256:45 amLAX - SAN
1 stop5h 09mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/2511:06 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop7h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$145
Thu 3/286:45 amLAX - SAN
1 stop5h 09mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/15:20 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$155
Thu 3/286:45 amLAX - SAN
1 stop5h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/317:02 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$168
Sun 3/246:45 amLAX - SAN
1 stop16h 42mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/2511:06 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop7h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$171
Sun 3/249:01 amLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 56mDelta
Sun 3/316:15 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/17$174
Thu 3/289:01 amLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 56mDelta
Sat 3/306:15 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/17$179
Tue 3/267:46 amLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/305:20 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$181

One-way flights to San Diego from Los Angeles

Search for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Los Angeles to San Diego. For those needing a return trip from Los Angeles, there is a search form available above.
Sat 4/203:28 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop3h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$40
Tue 4/167:10 amLAX - SAN
1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$45
Wed 4/172:30 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$46
Fri 4/52:46 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$48
Sat 4/207:10 amLAX - SAN
1 stop5h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$50
Mon 5/1310:54 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop10h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$54
Tue 3/266:45 amLAX - SAN
1 stop5h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$58
Tue 3/266:45 amLAX - SAN
1 stop5h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$59
Mon 3/256:45 amLAX - SAN
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$62

Find flights from Los Angeles to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$59 - $219

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 4/17

1 stop4h 29m

San Diego

Wed 4/24

1 stop7h 03m

$59

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/16

1 stop7h 00m

San Diego

Tue 4/23

1 stop6h 27m

$65

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/16

1 stop4h 45m

San Diego

Tue 4/16

1 stop4h 53m

$66

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/16

1 stop4h 27m

San Diego

Tue 4/23

1 stop4h 53m

$74

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/16

1 stop4h 45m

San Diego

Wed 4/17

1 stop3h 36m

$80

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/16

1 stop4h 45m

San Diego

Mon 4/22

1 stop8h 56m

$88

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Mon 4/15

1 stop4h 31m

San Diego

Mon 4/22

1 stop9h 49m

$115

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/16

Nonstop1h 02m

San Diego

Tue 4/23

Nonstop1h 10m

$159

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/9

Nonstop1h 02m

San Diego

Tue 4/16

Nonstop1h 02m

$219

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/18

When is the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

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 January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego, you should look to book at least 66 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.
Search Deals

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.
Morning
Noon
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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.
Search Deals

Average price of flights to San Diego by month

Plan your trip from Los Angeles to San Diego by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Los Angeles to San Diego is currently $51 while a round-trip flight costs $103. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of $288). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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.

January

$292

February

$297

March

$339

April

$327

May

$328

June

$377

July

$368

August

$313

September

$299

October

$288

November

$334

December

$305

Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

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 19, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines. 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.
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

7.5
Good
3,066 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

7.3
Good
15,312 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles 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 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 22 flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego (SAN) per day to choose from. Flights to San Diego from Los Angeles are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 0h 52m is how long a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to San Diego typically takes.

  • Can I find flights from Los Angeles to San Diego for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to San Diego for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $59, but on average you can expect to pay $92.

  • 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 $317.

  • 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: Tuesday, Saturday.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San Diego flight route?

  • 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) - 67% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 33% 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 4h 29m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $59. There are 109 mi between Los Angeles and San Diego.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Los Angeles to San Diego round-trip from $59. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to San Diego?

  • 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 (97%), Virgin Atlantic (97%) and Copa Airlines (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    On average you can expect to pay $649 for a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $158 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Diego) is currently priced at $66.

  • What does LAX to SAN mean?

    LAX and SAN are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LAX to SAN refers to a flight route from Los Angeles Airport to San Diego Airport.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$69Average$109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Search Spirit Airlines flights
DeltaCheapest$138Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
United AirlinesCheapest$138Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights

Search flights from Los Angeles to San Diego by cabin class

Find flights from Los Angeles to San Diego, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Diego

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 19, 2024.
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
15%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
41%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
43%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 19, 2024.
Sunday24daily flights
Monday27daily flights
Tuesday22daily flights
Wednesday22daily flights
Thursday23daily flights
Friday21daily flights
Saturday20daily flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Los Angeles to San Diego flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Los Angeles to San Diego with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to San Diego from Los Angeles shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego become cheaper?

Yes! Start tracking prices for Los Angeles to San Diego flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.