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$77+ 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SBP
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/3110:09 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/1810:09 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/246:00 amSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:15 amSAN - SBP
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:23 pmSBP - SAN
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$338
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2410:09 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/187:55 pmSAN - SBP
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/242:21 pmSBP - SAN
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$377
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2510:09 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 26mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/315:24 pmSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$397
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2512:40 pmSAN - SBP
1 stop6h 25mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2512:42 pmSAN - SBP
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:23 pmSBP - SAN
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$417
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/243:24 pmSAN - SBP
Nonstop1h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/275:20 pmSBP - SAN
Nonstop1h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$457

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$77
(Trip.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$376

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$93 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo 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 December 18, 2025.
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

Wed 1/7

3:17 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 1/10

3:41 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$117

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Fri 1/23

9:59 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-7:21 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$137

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Fri 3/6

9:59 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 3/9

12:19 pm-1:38 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$137

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Fri 1/23

7:45 am-11:47 am

1 stop4h 02m

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 1/25

6:06 am-10:27 am

1 stop4h 21m

$157

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Mon 1/12

9:59 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 1/14

5:14 pm-6:32 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$157

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Fri 2/13

9:59 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-7:12 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$157

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Fri 1/23

9:59 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$79

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Fri 1/23

11:08 am-5:17 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$79

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Tue 2/10

3:17 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$79

San DiegoSan Luis Obispo

SAN - SBP

SANSBP

San Diego

Tue 1/13

7:45 am-11:47 am

1 stop4h 02m

$79

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Deals found on 12/17

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo

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 from San Diego to San Luis Obispo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Diego-San Luis Obispo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-San Luis Obispo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-San Luis Obispo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-San Luis Obispo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Diego-San Luis Obispo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Luis Obispo from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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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 December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo is 55 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo (average of $68). Flying from San Diego to San Luis Obispo in November is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 December 18, 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 evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, such as Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,474 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,474 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,474 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,819 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,474 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

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 is 1 flight 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 17m.

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

    Flights from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For as low as $117, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Luis Obispo from San Diego in 1h 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 262 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • 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 $132. Another option worth looking into is Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $137 round trip. You may be able to fly from San Diego to San Luis Obispo for 49% 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 ($68), United Airlines ($88), and Hawaiian Airlines ($98).

  • 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: SkyWest Airlines (76%), Alaska Airlines (76%), Hawaiian Airlines( 74%).

  • 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 $317, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (San Diego - San Luis Obispo County), is priced around $152.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Luis Obispo (average of $68). Flying from San Diego to San Luis Obispo in November is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$132Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$137Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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