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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego from $137

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAN
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Los Angeles to San Diego are usually found in January or April, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 5 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$137

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$347
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 7/3-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 7h 54m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 February 2025.

Fri 7/305:45LAX - SAN
1 stop4h 04mSpirit Airlines
Thu 13/308:25SAN - LAX
1 stop3h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$137
Wed 23/713:55LAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 56mDelta
Sat 9/818:40SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/2$286
Wed 5/311:13LAX - SAN
2 stops7h 56mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/306:15SAN - LAX
1 stop10h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$371
Thu 27/209:17LAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/320:49SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$381
Mon 24/223:00LAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/208:00SAN - LAX
1 stop4h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$659
Thu 17/421:30LAX - SAN
1 stop12h 41mJetBlue
Mon 12/520:30SAN - LAX
1 stop12h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 4/2$726

Find flights from Los Angeles to San Diego within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to San Diego 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2025.

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Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 7/3

05:45-09:49

1 stop4h 04m

San Diego

Thu 13/3

08:25-12:15

1 stop3h 50m

$137

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 23/7

13:55-14:51

Nonstop0h 56m

San Diego

Sat 9/8

18:40-19:41

Nonstop1h 01m

$286

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 5/3

11:13-19:09

2 stops7h 56m

San Diego

Wed 12/3

06:15-16:36

1 stop10h 21m

$371

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 27/2

09:17-10:15

Nonstop0h 58m

San Diego

Sun 2/3

20:49-21:55

Nonstop1h 06m

$381

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Mon 24/2

23:00-23:58

Nonstop0h 58m

San Diego

Wed 26/2

08:00-12:01

1 stop4h 01m

$659

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 17/4

21:30-10:11

1 stop12h 41m

San Diego

Mon 12/5

20:30-09:09

1 stop12h 39m

$726

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

14:03-18:07

1 stop4h 04m

$162

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Mon 28/4

16:28-14:54

2 stops22h 26m

$280

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 27/6

20:35-09:05

1 stop12h 30m

$307

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Mon 7/4

09:15-10:11

Nonstop0h 56m

$328

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San Diego is 63 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 Los Angeles to San Diego?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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 LAX to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 5 February 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 5 February 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 5 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to San Diego, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

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

8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to San Diego?

    To fly from Los Angeles to San Diego, you need to book a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego (SAN). Nonstop flights to San Diego from Los Angeles take 1h 01m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 29 outbound flights from Los Angeles to San Diego offered by 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San Diego flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($137), Delta ($286), and Alaska Airlines ($371) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 60% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $162. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to San Diego for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San Diego are Air China (94%), Copa Airlines (90%) and ANA (90%).

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$349Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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