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$232+ Cheap flights to San Luis Obispo

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Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Flights to San Luis Obispo in 2026

Cheapest flights to San Luis Obispo
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Luis Obispo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/256:30 am
JFK
-
SBP
1 stop8h 33m
American Airlines
Wed 3/412:50 pm
SBP
-
JFK
1 stop7h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 2/284:29 pm
EWR
-
SBP
1 stop9h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/36:00 am
SBP
-
EWR
1 stop7h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$269
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 2/214:25 pm
JFK
-
SBP
1 stop9h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/285:27 pm
SBP
-
JFK
1 stop19h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 2/284:25 pm
JFK
-
SBP
1 stop9h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/312:19 pm
SBP
-
JFK
1 stop24h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$310
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 3/144:00 pm
JFK
-
SBP
1 stop10h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/247:34 pm
SBP
-
JFK
1 stop8h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/166:30 am
JFK
-
SBP
1 stop8h 33m
American Airlines
Wed 3/2512:50 pm
SBP
-
JFK
1 stop7h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 5/12:30 pm
EWR
-
SBP
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 5/95:52 pm
SBP
-
EWR
1 stop8h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 4/66:03 am
EWR
-
SBP
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 4/187:02 pm
SBP
-
EWR
2 stops11h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$334
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/124:00 pm
JFK
-
SBP
1 stop10h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/247:34 pm
SBP
-
JFK
1 stop8h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$341
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 2/214:29 pm
EWR
-
SBP
1 stop9h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/285:27 pm
SBP
-
EWR
2 stops22h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$351
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/184:40 pm
JFK
-
SBP
1 stop8h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/247:34 pm
SBP
-
JFK
1 stop8h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 3/166:15 pm
EWR
-
SBP
1 stop8h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 3/255:00 am
SBP
-
EWR
1 stop9h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$359

Find flight deals to San Luis Obispo

Find the latest flights to San Luis Obispo in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 29, 2026.

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$478

Round-trip from

$257

One-way from

$232
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Locate flights to San Luis Obispo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to San Luis Obispo that are best for you.

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NewarkSan Luis Obispo

EWR - SBP

EWRSBP

Newark

Sat 2/28

4:29 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop9h 48m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$269

New YorkSan Luis Obispo

JFK - SBP

JFKSBP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/21

4:25 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop9h 52m

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 2/28

5:27 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop19h 18m

$298

New YorkSan Luis Obispo

JFK - SBP

JFKSBP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

4:25 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop9h 52m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 3/3

12:19 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop24h 41m

$310

New YorkSan Luis Obispo

JFK - SBP

JFKSBP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/17

4:00 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop10h 17m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 3/24

7:34 pm-7:12 am

1 stop8h 38m

$313

New YorkSan Luis Obispo

JFK - SBP

JFKSBP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/14

4:00 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop10h 17m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 3/24

7:34 pm-7:12 am

1 stop8h 38m

$313

New YorkSan Luis Obispo

JFK - SBP

JFKSBP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/1

3:59 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 5/9

7:02 pm-6:59 am

1 stop8h 57m

$314

NewarkSan Luis Obispo

EWR - SBP

EWRSBP

Newark

Mon 3/16

6:15 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 3/24

2:15 pm-1:13 am

1 stop7h 58m

$329

NewarkSan Luis Obispo

EWR - SBP

EWRSBP

Newark

Fri 5/1

2:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 5/9

5:52 pm-5:13 am

1 stop8h 21m

$329

NewarkSan Luis Obispo

EWR - SBP

EWRSBP

Newark

Fri 3/13

5:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 3/24

2:15 pm-1:13 am

1 stop7h 58m

$329

NewarkSan Luis Obispo

EWR - SBP

EWRSBP

Newark

Tue 3/17

3:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 14m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 3/24

2:15 pm-1:13 am

1 stop7h 58m

$329

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to San Luis Obispo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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: Out of all of the providers offering San Luis Obispo flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on San Luis Obispo flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for San Luis Obispo flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering San Luis Obispo flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to San Luis Obispo. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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

When is the best time to book a flight to San Luis Obispo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to San Luis Obispo. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to San Luis Obispo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to San Luis Obispo?

On average, a flight from New York to San Luis Obispo takes 8 hours 21 minutes. Flights to San Luis Obispo from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Luis Obispo?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to San Luis Obispo are American Airlines and United Airlines.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $208
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $156
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From $117
Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
From $137

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Luis Obispo?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Luis Obispo are American Airlines and United Airlines.

Rainfall in San Luis Obispo by month

Plan your trip to San Luis Obispo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Luis Obispo ranges from 0.0 - 4.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Luis Obispo when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Luis Obispo by month

Plan your trip to San Luis Obispo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Luis Obispo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

The best insider tips for flights to San Luis Obispo

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Luis Obispo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Luis Obispo. 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 Luis Obispo. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines to the United States have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

FAQs about flying to San Luis Obispo

Getting around San Luis Obispo, CA

In San Luis Obispo itself there is a regional bus system that offers a regular service until late night on weekdays (6PM on the weekends) to most points of interest in the downtown.

Getting from the Airport to the City

San Luis Obispo has a small airport that offers routes to and from San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. San Luis Obispo Regional Airport (SBP) is located just south of the city and can be easily accessed by taxi or shuttle bus. If you would prefer to rent a car to explore the San Luis Obispo area, all the major car rental firms can be found inside the terminal building.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Luis Obispo?

    For a flight to San Luis Obispo, you will be flying into County. San Luis Obispo County (SBP) is just 3.3 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Luis Obispo if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Luis Obispo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Luis Obispo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Alaska Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Luis Obispo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Luis Obispo?

    San Luis Obispo County is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Luis Obispo. One-way flights to San Luis Obispo County typically cost $78, while round-trip flights cost around $117.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to San Luis Obispo?

    A round-trip flight to San Luis Obispo will typically cost around $227, however they can be found for as little as $117.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Luis Obispo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does San Luis Obispo County have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Luis Obispo County can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Luis Obispo County?

    Yes. San Luis Obispo County has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo Airport is the closest property to San Luis Obispo County (0.0 mi away from San Luis Obispo County).

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