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$69+ Cheap flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo (SAN - SBP)

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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SBP
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County are usually found in January or March, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to San Luis Obispo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Luis Obispo (SBP). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$117
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$69
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$286

Good round-trip deal

$197 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
From San Diego to San Luis Obispo County
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2612:20 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/24:57 pmSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3012:20 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 8/312:12 pmSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$128
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:15 amSAN - SBP
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/16:07 pmSBP - SAN
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$157

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

San Luis Obispo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Tue 8/26

12:20 pm-1:32 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 9/2

4:57 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$117

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Sat 8/30

12:20 pm-1:32 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 8/31

2:12 pm-3:26 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$128

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Fri 8/22

2:21 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop5h 52m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 8/25

8:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$157

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Thu 10/23

9:59 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$69

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Sat 8/23

12:20 pm-1:32 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$79

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Sat 8/23

2:21 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$109

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Deals found on 7/29

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

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo (average of $374). Flying from San Diego to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $512). 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 SAN to SBP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Luis Obispo

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. 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 July 29, 2025.

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

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 July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, such as Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,893 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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 Diego to San Luis Obispo. 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 Diego to San Luis Obispo?

    You will need to book a flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County if you want to fly from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. At least 2 different airlines have flights from San Diego (SAN) to County (SBP) on a regular basis. There are 6 flights to San Luis Obispo from the San Diego airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SAN to SBP to be around 1h 12m.

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

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Luis Obispo, with prices starting at $117. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $128 and $157, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Diego to San Luis Obispo for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo are Alaska Airlines ($69), Hawaiian Airlines ($79), and United Airlines ($109).

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

    Before booking your flight to San Luis Obispo from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Hawaiian Airlines (65%), SkyWest Airlines (64%), American Airlines( 64%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo? While on average our users pay $235, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (San Diego - San Luis Obispo County), is priced around $117.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo (average of $374). Flying from San Diego to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $512). 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 Diego to San Luis Obispo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$120Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$137Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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