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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego from $98

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAN
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$174

One-way from

$98

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$337

Good one-way deal

$322 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 12/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 06m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 26m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to San Diego.

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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 15 April 2025.

Mon 12/522:10LAX - SAN
1 stop9h 03mSpirit Airlines
Wed 14/520:48SAN - LAX
1 stop10h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/4$174
Fri 16/522:17LAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 54mDelta
Wed 21/506:15SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 13mDelta
Deal found 14/4$283
Sat 21/611:29LAX - SAN
1 stop8h 03mAlaska Airlines
Thu 26/606:15SAN - LAX
1 stop4h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/4$288
Fri 16/508:30LAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/506:15SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4$378
Thu 8/522:20LAX - SAN
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/519:25SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$651

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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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to San Diego that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Mon 12/5

22:10-07:13

1 stop9h 03m

San Diego

Wed 14/5

20:48-06:51

1 stop10h 03m

$174

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

22:17-23:11

Nonstop0h 54m

San Diego

Tue 20/5

19:35-20:41

Nonstop1h 06m

$283

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Sat 21/6

11:29-19:32

1 stop8h 03m

San Diego

Thu 26/6

06:15-10:47

1 stop4h 32m

$288

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

08:30-09:35

Nonstop1h 05m

San Diego

Thu 22/5

06:15-07:26

Nonstop1h 11m

$378

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 8/5

22:20-08:20

1 stop10h 00m

San Diego

Sun 11/5

19:25-20:31

Nonstop1h 06m

$651

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 13/5

10:30-23:56

1 stop13h 26m

$98

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 6/8

11:29-07:42

1 stop20h 13m

$138

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Sun 13/7

20:35-09:05

1 stop12h 30m

$239

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 2/7

08:19-00:15

2 stops15h 56m

$290

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Mon 1/9

17:59-18:52

Nonstop0h 53m

$355

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to San Diego

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 11 April 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 15 April 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 15 April 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 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 15 April 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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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  • 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 ($174), Delta ($283), and Alaska Airlines ($288) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 48% 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska 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 Scandinavian Airlines (89%), Air China (87%) and ANA (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San Diego? While on average our users pay $322, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $322. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San Diego), is priced around $105.

  • 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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