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$57+ 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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — SAN
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from San Luis Obispo County to San Diego are usually found in October or June, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$113
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$57
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$298 or less

Good one-way deal

$146 or less
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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. 11% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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
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This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/126:20 amSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/158:59 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$113
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/187:17 amSBP - SAN
1 stop2h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/206:15 amSAN - SBP
1 stop3h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$167

Find flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego within your budget

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San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 3/12

6:20 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 14m

San Diego

Sat 3/15

8:59 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$113

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 2/18

7:17 am-10:15 am

1 stop2h 58m

San Diego

Thu 2/20

6:15 am-9:54 am

1 stop3h 39m

$167

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 3/18

6:20 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$57

San Luis ObispoSan Diego

SBP - SAN

SBPSAN

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 2/13

7:17 am-10:14 am

1 stop2h 57m

$114

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Deals found on 1/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Luis Obispo to San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Luis Obispo-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Luis Obispo-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Luis Obispo-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

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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 January 17, 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 61 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 January 21, 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 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from SBP to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and Alaska 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.
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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 4 flights from County (SBP) to San Diego (SAN) per day to choose from. Flights to San Diego from County are available from 2 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 $113, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $167. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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: Hawaiian Airlines (61%), SkyWest Airlines (56%), American Airlines( 56%).

  • 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 $520, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (San Luis Obispo County - San Diego), is priced around $167.

  • 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 2 airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$136Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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