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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego from $131

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAN
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 29 January 2026.

Fri 13/309:12
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop7h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/321:58
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop19h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$244
Wed 11/308:10
LAX
-
SAN
Nonstop0h 57m
Delta
Sat 21/310:00
SAN
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 11m
Delta
Deal found 27/1$256
Thu 19/217:55
LAX
-
SAN
Nonstop0h 50m
Delta
Sun 22/219:25
SAN
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 12m
Delta
Deal found 27/1$257
Fri 10/722:45
LAX
-
SAN
Nonstop0h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 12/710:45
SAN
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/1$263
Fri 4/916:50
LAX
-
SAN
Nonstop0h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 6/920:50
SAN
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/1$277
Thu 19/222:15
LAX
-
SAN
Nonstop0h 49m
Delta
Mon 23/210:40
SAN
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 14m
Delta
Deal found 28/1$284
Tue 31/308:42
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop4h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 31/320:59
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop14h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 28/1$290
Thu 12/222:37
LAX
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Mon 16/218:10
SAN
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/1$298
Wed 4/221:55
LAX
-
SAN
Nonstop0h 52m
Delta
Mon 9/214:55
SAN
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 09m
Delta
Deal found 27/1$320
Fri 1/517:16
LAX
-
SAN
1 stop15h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/514:31
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop4h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 27/1$326
Fri 13/317:18
LAX
-
SAN
2 stops21h 13m
Frontier
Fri 20/321:58
SAN
-
LAX
1 stop14h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 26/1$328

Find 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 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$244

One-way from

$131

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$397
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 13/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 15m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 34m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 January 2026.
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Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

22:43-23:40

Nonstop0h 57m

San Diego

Tue 24/3

11:03-12:13

Nonstop1h 10m

$256

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

08:10-09:07

Nonstop0h 57m

San Diego

Wed 18/3

06:20-07:34

Nonstop1h 14m

$256

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 26/2

22:37-23:40

Nonstop1h 03m

San Diego

Thu 5/3

11:03-12:13

Nonstop1h 10m

$256

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

13:40-14:31

Nonstop0h 51m

San Diego

Sun 22/2

10:40-11:54

Nonstop1h 14m

$256

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

22:37-23:40

Nonstop1h 03m

San Diego

Wed 4/3

11:05-12:17

Nonstop1h 12m

$256

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

08:10-09:07

Nonstop0h 57m

San Diego

Thu 19/3

06:20-07:34

Nonstop1h 14m

$256

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

22:20-23:14

Nonstop0h 54m

San Diego

Thu 19/3

10:00-11:11

Nonstop1h 11m

$256

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 5/3

18:50-19:48

Nonstop0h 58m

San Diego

Sun 8/3

20:50-21:54

Nonstop1h 04m

$256

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

09:17-10:22

Nonstop1h 05m

San Diego

Wed 18/3

11:03-12:13

Nonstop1h 10m

$256

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

13:40-14:31

Nonstop0h 51m

San Diego

Sat 11/4

10:40-11:53

Nonstop1h 13m

$256

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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 23 January 2026.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of $113). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 29 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to San Diego as you normally would.

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

    Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from Los Angeles to San Diego.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Los Angeles to San Diego in about 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 175 km between Los Angeles and San Diego. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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 EL AL (93%), Virgin Australia (85%) and Air New Zealand (85%).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of $113). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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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