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$51+ Cheap flights from Pasadena, CA to San Diego (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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAN
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Pasadena to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pasadena to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/312:22 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/37:21 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/312:40 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 53mDelta
Thu 1/14:15 pmSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/17$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/299:20 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/27:21 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/302:22 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/11:06 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop18h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/312:22 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/27:21 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:20 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop15h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/27:21 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$222
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/3010:35 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/18:45 pmSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:22 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/11:06 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop18h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/259:20 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop15h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/41:06 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop18h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$236

Find flight deals from Pasadena to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Pasadena to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$105
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$51
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$282
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pasadena 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pasadena to San Diego that are best for you.

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Pasadena

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

11:51 am-10:25 am

1 stop22h 34m

San Diego

Mon 2/9

2:52 pm-8:22 am

1 stop17h 30m

$125

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

9:17 am-1:29 pm

1 stop4h 12m

San Diego

Sun 1/11

9:19 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop19h 29m

$127

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 1/27

9:00 am-9:57 am

Nonstop0h 57m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

2:55 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$149

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

6:52 pm-7:54 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

San Diego

Tue 2/3

11:08 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$149

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

9:55 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop0h 52m

San Diego

Tue 2/3

10:45 am-12:01 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$149

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

9:55 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop0h 52m

San Diego

Tue 1/20

6:35 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$149

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 1/7

9:00 am-9:57 am

Nonstop0h 57m

San Diego

Wed 1/21

2:55 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$149

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

9:55 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop0h 52m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

6:35 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$149

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

6:15 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop0h 53m

San Diego

Tue 2/10

2:55 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$164

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

12:40 pm-1:33 pm

Nonstop0h 53m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

2:55 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$164

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Best time to book a flight from Pasadena to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Pasadena with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Pasadena to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Pasadena to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pasadena to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Pasadena 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 Pasadena to San Diego?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pasadena to San Diego (average of $63). Flying from Pasadena to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 P4S to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Pasadena 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Pasadena to San Diego in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Pasadena to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pasadena to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Pasadena to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Pasadena 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,190 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Pasadena 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Pasadena?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from Pasadena, you will be flying to San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 21 flights from Pasadena to San Diego per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Pasadena to San Diego flight route?

    Flights from Pasadena to San Diego have been viewed 6 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Pasadena to San Diego?

    A quick flight from Pasadena to San Diego can take about 57m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $149. Airlines will cover a distance of 109 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Pasadena to San Diego one-way?

    $31 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $101 and $153, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Pasadena to San Diego?

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from Pasadena, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (93%), ANA (88%), Lufthansa( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Pasadena to San Diego?

    The cheapest flight price from Pasadena to San Diego is $153. On average you can expect to pay $391. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Diego), can usually be booked for $122.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Pasadena to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Pasadena to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Pasadena to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Pasadena to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Pasadena to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pasadena to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Pasadena to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pasadena to San Diego (average of $63). Flying from Pasadena to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Pasadena to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Pasadena 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$69Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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