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$69+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego (SBP - 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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — SAN
Aug 6 — Aug 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Luis Obispo County to San Diego are usually found in October or August, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Luis Obispo (SBP) 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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$117
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$68
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$197

Good round-trip deal

$197 or less

Good one-way deal

$162 or less
From San Luis Obispo County to San Diego
One-way flight from San Luis Obispo County to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Luis Obispo County to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Luis Obispo County to San Diego.

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Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/302:12 pmSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/23:01 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$117
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Tue 11/113:31 pmSBP - SAN
1 stop3h 37mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/213:26 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/1$167
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/256:22 pmSBP - SAN
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/286:15 amSAN - SBP
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$170

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Fly from

San Luis Obispo

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 8/30

2:12 pm-3:26 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

San Diego

Tue 9/2

3:01 pm-4:17 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$117

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 9/25

6:22 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 53m

San Diego

Sun 9/28

6:15 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$170

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 8/29

4:57 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

San Diego

Sun 8/31

3:01 pm-4:17 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$197

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 10/27

6:00 am-7:18 am

Nonstop1h 18m

$69

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 9/10

8:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$79

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 9/15

4:57 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$97

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 8/13

6:00 pm-8:21 am

2 stops14h 21m

$353

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Deals found on 7/30

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, you should look to book at least 67 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 San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from San Luis Obispo 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 SBP to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Luis Obispo 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 August 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Luis Obispo to San Diego in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 69% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from San Luis Obispo 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 August 1, 2025.

The most flights from SBP to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

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 August 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines from San Luis Obispo to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    If you wish to fly to San Diego from San Luis Obispo, then you need to book flights from San Luis Obispo County to San Diego. There are 5 flights from County (SBP) to San Diego (SAN) per day to choose from. Flights to San Diego from County are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 13m is how long a nonstop flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego typically takes.

  • How popular is this San Luis Obispo to San Diego flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to San Diego round-trip?

    Currently priced at $117, Hawaiian Airlines will fly you from San Luis Obispo to San Diego and back. In addition to Hawaiian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $170 and $210, respectively. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego are Hawaiian Airlines ($68), Alaska Airlines ($69), and United Airlines ($79).

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

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from San Luis Obispo, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (82%), Alaska Airlines (82%), Hawaiian Airlines( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego? While on average our users pay $457, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $104. The most popular route (San Luis Obispo County - San Diego), is priced around $117.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from San Luis Obispo 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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Top 3 airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$136Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$136Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$156Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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