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$41+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego (LAX - 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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAN
Jun 21 — Jun 281
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 16, 2025.
Round-trip from | $84 (FlightHub) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $41 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $219 |
Good round-trip deal | $179 or less |
Good one-way deal | $223 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San DiegoExplore 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 June 16, 2025.
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 June 16, 2025.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/16:52 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 37mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/26:15 amSAN - LAX
1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$84
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 7/16:52 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop4h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/211:43 amSAN - LAX
2 stops26h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/109:59 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 55mDelta
Sat 7/129:59 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/14![Delta logo]()
$179
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/106:41 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop13h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/139:32 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop9h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/289:05 amLAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/78:44 pmSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16![United Airlines logo]()
$249
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6:52 pm-11:29 pm
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6:15 am-2:15 pm
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6:52 pm-11:29 pm
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11:43 am-2:15 pm
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$177
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9:59 pm-10:54 pm
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$179
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6:41 pm-8:21 am
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$198
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8:44 pm-9:55 pm
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$249
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10:18 pm-7:13 am
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$41
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10:42 pm-6:37 pm
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$77
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10:40 am-4:09 pm
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$126
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10:18 pm-12:15 pm
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$132
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10:32 am-9:55 pm
2 stops11h 23m
$184
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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego
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How far ahead should I 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 June 13, 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 82 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to SAN?
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 June 16, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day 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 June 15, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.
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 June 16, 2025.
The most flights from LAX to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).
Rainfall in San Diego by month
Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in San Diego by month
Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 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 June 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian 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.
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$64 | Average$100 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
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| Cheapest$159 | Average$240 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |