What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to San Diego delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San Diego flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San Diego flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Within the past month, 9 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 Delta and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles to San Diego in about 58m. 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.

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.

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).

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 (79%), Lufthansa (78%) and Scandinavian Airlines (75%).

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.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of $318). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $482). 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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 66% on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego by exploring options for tickets at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to San Diego flights typically cost between $340 and $1,019 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $189 on Frontier (14 Dec–21 Dec).

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How popular is this Los Angeles to San Diego flight route?
Within the past month, 9 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 Delta and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles to San Diego in about 58m. 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 (79%), Lufthansa (78%) and Scandinavian Airlines (75%).
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego (average of $318). Flying from Los Angeles to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $482). 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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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 66% on flights from Los Angeles to San Diego by exploring options for tickets at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to San Diego flights typically cost between $340 and $1,019 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $189 on Frontier (14 Dec–21 Dec).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to San Diego delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San Diego flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San Diego flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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Los Angeles to San Diego flights typically cost between $340 and $1,019 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $189 on Frontier (14 Dec–21 Dec).