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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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — SAN
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Luis Obispo County to San Diego are usually found in October or February, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$137
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$69
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$262

Good round-trip deal

$340 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
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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 junio 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
mié. 7/96:07 amSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 13mAlaska Airlines
mié. 7/169:59 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
vie. 7/46:13 amSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 13mHawaiian Airlines
dom. 7/69:59 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/12$143
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
vie. 7/46:00 amSBP - SAN
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
dom. 7/68:44 pmSAN - SBP
1 stop3h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$157
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/32:27 pmSBP - SAN
1 stop5h 49mMultiple Airlines
dom. 7/69:59 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/46:13 amSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 13mAmerican Airlines
dom. 7/61:48 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$850

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Luis Obispo 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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

San Luis Obispo

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

mié. 7/9

6:07 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 13m

San Diego

mié. 7/16

9:59 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$137

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

vie. 7/4

6:13 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 13m

San Diego

dom. 7/6

9:59 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$143

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

vie. 7/4

6:00 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 12m

San Diego

dom. 7/6

8:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 15m

$157

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

jue. 7/3

2:27 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop5h 49m

San Diego

dom. 7/6

9:59 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$342

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

vie. 7/4

6:13 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 13m

San Diego

dom. 7/6

1:48 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$850

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

mié. 7/16

6:07 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 13m

$69

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

sáb. 8/2

6:00 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 15m

$79

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

jue. 8/28

4:57 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$99

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

dom. 6/29

6:00 pm-8:21 am

2 stops14h 21m

$363

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

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 June 9, 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 junio 12, 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 68% 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 junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from SBP to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 junio 12, 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Luis Obispo 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 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?

    Flights from San Luis Obispo County to San Diego have been viewed 7 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at $137, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San Luis Obispo to San Diego and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $143 and $157, respectively. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 44% 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 ($69), United Airlines ($79), and Alaska Airlines ($99).

  • 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 (76%), Alaska Airlines (76%), Hawaiian Airlines( 76%).

  • 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 $500, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (San Luis Obispo County - San Diego), is priced around $137.

  • 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Luis Obispo 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$136Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$147Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$156Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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