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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Diego from $144

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAN
4 May — 11 May1
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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$269

One-way from

$144

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$333
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 5/8-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 55m total
  • Los Angeles to San Diego
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 6/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 32m 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

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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 April 2025.

Tue 5/822:35LAX - SAN
1 stop9h 07mAlaska Airlines
Sun 17/821:32SAN - LAX
1 stop9h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/4$269
Tue 5/821:59LAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 55mDelta
Wed 13/810:00SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 04mDelta
Deal found 28/4$279
Fri 16/508:30LAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/506:15SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$295
Thu 12/600:45LAX - SAN
2 stops22h 44mSpirit Airlines
Fri 20/606:15SAN - LAX
1 stop7h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 29/4$393
Fri 13/618:46LAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/612:41SAN - LAX
1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$609
Mon 5/520:00LAX - SAN
2 stops16h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/506:20SAN - LAX
2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,027

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

22:35-07:42

1 stop9h 07m

San Diego

Tue 19/8

08:10-11:58

1 stop3h 48m

$269

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

14:25-15:19

Nonstop0h 54m

San Diego

Sat 16/8

19:30-20:31

Nonstop1h 01m

$279

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

08:30-09:35

Nonstop1h 05m

San Diego

Sat 17/5

06:15-07:21

Nonstop1h 06m

$295

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 12/6

00:45-23:29

2 stops22h 44m

San Diego

Fri 20/6

06:15-14:14

1 stop7h 59m

$393

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 13/6

18:46-19:47

Nonstop1h 01m

San Diego

Mon 30/6

12:41-22:00

1 stop9h 19m

$609

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Sat 6/9

08:03-12:35

1 stop4h 32m

$144

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Sat 12/7

06:20-18:58

1 stop12h 38m

$236

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 10/7

08:19-00:15

2 stops15h 56m

$286

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Thu 22/5

17:59-18:51

Nonstop0h 52m

$318

Los AngelesSan Diego

LAX - SAN

LAXSAN

Los Angeles

Fri 1/8

16:20-18:57

2 stops50h 37m

$2,824

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Deals found on 28/4

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 25 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 $1,622). 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 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 29 April 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 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).

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.
  • 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, Alaska Airlines ($269), Delta ($279), and United Airlines ($295) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to San Diego. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 19% 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 $144. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and United Airlines, 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%), ITA Airways (89%) and China Eastern (88%).

  • 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 $1,622). 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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