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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego from $137

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAN
30 mar. — 6 abr.1
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 25 marzo 2025.

Round-trip from

$146

One-way from

$137

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$355

Good one-way deal

$324 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 12/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 44m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 07m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($2 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 25 marzo 2025.

lun. 12/522:10LAX - SAN
1 stop9h 03mSpirit Airlines
mié. 14/506:15SAN - LAX
1 stop3h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 25/3$146
vie. 23/508:25LAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 56mDelta
jue. 29/510:01SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 09mDelta
Deal found 25/3$285
jue. 24/422:58LAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
dom. 27/406:15SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3$296
mar. 15/407:10LAX - SAN
1 stop10h 34mAlaska Airlines
mié. 16/421:21SAN - LAX
1 stop10h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/3$297
lun. 28/416:50LAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 01mMultiple Airlines
vie. 2/520:59SAN - LAX
1 stop10h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$636

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Los Angeles

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

lun. 12/5

22:10-07:13

1 stop9h 03m

San Diego

mié. 14/5

06:15-09:56

1 stop3h 41m

$146

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

vie. 23/5

08:25-09:21

Nonstop0h 56m

San Diego

jue. 29/5

10:01-11:10

Nonstop1h 09m

$285

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

jue. 24/4

22:58-23:59

Nonstop1h 01m

San Diego

dom. 27/4

06:15-07:21

Nonstop1h 06m

$296

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

mar. 15/4

07:10-17:44

1 stop10h 34m

San Diego

mié. 16/4

21:21-07:34

1 stop10h 13m

$297

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

lun. 28/4

16:50-17:51

Nonstop1h 01m

San Diego

vie. 2/5

20:59-07:23

1 stop10h 24m

$636

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

vie. 1/8

06:00-19:18

1 stop13h 18m

San Diego

dom. 3/8

20:29-09:18

1 stop12h 49m

$1,223

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

dom. 6/4

11:04-19:11

2 stops32h 07m

$137

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

mar. 6/5

15:23-19:09

1 stop3h 46m

$146

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

jue. 10/7

20:35-09:05

1 stop12h 30m

$224

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

dom. 6/4

08:15-19:11

3 stops34h 56m

$248

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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 21 March 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 25 marzo 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% 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 25 marzo 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SAN are scheduled on a Friday (45 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 25 marzo 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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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 ($146), Delta ($285), and United Airlines ($296) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 57% 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 $137. 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 ITA Airways (100%), Copa Airlines (93%) and Air France (90%).

  • 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 $348, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $324. 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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