San Luis Obispo

$129+ Cheap flights from California to San Luis Obispo (SBP)

LAX — SBP
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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Cheap flight deals from California to San Luis Obispo

Cheapest flights from California to San Luis Obispo

Tue 12/2210:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 21m
Wed 12/305:16 pm -
Nonstop1h 16m
Deal found 10/30$197
Wed 12/2310:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 21m
Tue 12/296:00 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Deal found 10/30$207
Mon 12/213:19 pm -
Nonstop1h 17m
Wed 12/306:00 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Deal found 10/30$217
Wed 12/2310:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 21m
Mon 12/286:00 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Deal found 10/30$227
Thu 11/266:15 am -
1 stop5h 43m
Tue 12/16:19 am -
1 stop4h 56m
Deal found 10/30$237
Sat 12/1210:50 am -
1 stop9h 04m
Tue 12/156:00 am -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 10/29$274
Wed 12/2310:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 21m
Thu 12/246:00 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Deal found 10/30$287
Sat 11/2110:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sat 11/286:01 am -
Nonstop1h 19m
Deal found 11/1$297
Sat 12/58:11 pm -
1 stop3h 32m
Tue 12/86:00 am -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 10/31$303
Thu 11/2610:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 03m
Sun 11/294:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 23m
Deal found 11/3$309
Thu 11/2610:50 am -
Nonstop1h 08m
Sat 11/286:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 16m
Deal found 10/30$309
Mon 12/1412:11 pm -
1 stop26h 20m
Mon 12/215:16 pm -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 10/30$316

Find flight deals from California to San Luis Obispo

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197

One-way from

$129
(Priceline)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$289 or less

Good one-way deal

$258 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-San Luis Obispo County flight deals.
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From California to San Luis Obispo County
One-way flight from California to San Luis Obispo County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to San Luis Obispo County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to San Luis Obispo County.

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San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN San Diego - SBP San Luis Obispo County

SANSBP

San Diego

Wed 11/25

10:29 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN San Diego - SBP San Luis Obispo County

SANSBP

San Diego

Thu 11/26

11:20 am-3:25 pm

1 stop4h 05m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN San Diego - SBP San Luis Obispo County

SANSBP

San Diego

Mon 11/23

7:30 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 28m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN San Diego - SBP San Luis Obispo County

SANSBP

San Diego

Wed 11/25

4:45 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop5h 08m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

SacramentoSan Luis Obispo

SMF Sacramento Intl - SBP San Luis Obispo County

SMFSBP

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/4

8:11 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop3h 32m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$192

SacramentoSan Luis Obispo

SMF Sacramento Intl - SBP San Luis Obispo County

SMFSBP

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/3

8:11 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop3h 32m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$192

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN San Diego - SBP San Luis Obispo County

SANSBP

San Diego

Sun 11/22

6:26 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop3h 49m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$204

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN San Diego - SBP San Luis Obispo County

SANSBP

San Diego

Fri 11/27

7:30 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 28m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$204

Los AngelesSan Luis Obispo

LAX Los Angeles - SBP San Luis Obispo County

LAXSBP

Los Angeles

Thu 1/14

7:35 am-3:04 pm

2 stops7h 29m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

Los AngelesSan Luis Obispo

LAX Los Angeles - SBP San Luis Obispo County

LAXSBP

Los Angeles

Fri 1/15

6:07 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops20h 57m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$219

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

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to San Luis Obispo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Luis Obispo (average of $239). Flying from California to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $367). 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 CA to SBP?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to San Luis Obispo in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
California to San Luis Obispo flights typically cost between $249 and $334 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $309 on United Airlines (Nov 26-Nov 29).

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to San Luis Obispo?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to San Luis Obispo flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Luis Obispo

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to San Luis Obispo, such as Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Related info for your journey

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

    San Luis Obispo County (SBP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to San Luis Obispo. It is only a 3.3 mi journey from County (SBP) to San Luis Obispo’s city center.

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

  • How long is the flight from California to San Luis Obispo?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly from California to San Luis Obispo in about 1h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 262 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to San Luis Obispo are Alaska Airlines ($78), United Airlines ($138), and American Airlines ($138).

  • What are the most popular routes from California to San Luis Obispo?

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to San Luis Obispo consider choosing Lufthansa (100%), Austrian Airlines (91%) or SkyWest Airlines (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to San Luis Obispo? While on average our users pay $311, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $223. The most popular route (San Diego - San Luis Obispo County), is priced around $237.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Luis Obispo (average of $239). Flying from California to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $367). 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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Alternative routes for California to San Luis Obispo

Top 2 airlines flying from California to San Luis Obispo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$157Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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